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People travel from all over the world to marvel at the intrinsic beauty of The Loire Valley. The area is home to an amazing natural landscape of rolling hills and as well as many handmade creations such as the many chateaux,…
My-French-House.com has been listed as one of the top ten French property portals in a survey carried out by Global Edge. Our recently redesigned French property website uses cutting edge technology for quick and easy searching…
The Tour De France is a one of France's biggest sporting events and it attracts millions of people from around the world. The first annual Tour De France race took place over a century ago on the 1st July, 1903. A local…
Top ten French property website My-French-House.com has developed a step by step guide for anyone wanting to buy a house in France. According to Patrick Joseph, owner of My-French-House.com, the buying process in France…
When transferring money to buy a property in France or abroad, many people find foreign currency exchange to be costly, confusing and tiresome. Using your own bank may seem like a good idea, but it is rarely the best option.…
Carcassonne is home to an amazing fortified medieval hilltop city dating back to the first century. Known to many as the Walled City, La Cité , the area's main attraction, is a city built within a castle. Without…
The Limestone peaks of the Alpilles mountains are a must see for any tourist visiting the Provence area. The famous landscape of olive trees, oak forests and deep valleys have been an inspiration for writers, musicians and…
Thanks to all the Volcanic ash drama many airlines have had to deal with recently and the pending strikes of the British Airways employees, It seems many travellers are choosing to travel over land or sea. The volcanic Ash…
Buying your perfect home in the beautiful region of Provence doesn't have to be a dream. With house prices still much lower than what they used to be, this could be the perfect time to invest in some French property. It's…