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This month's article is about holidaying in France, when you already live in France ! Where to go this year? What do the French do especially with a very hot summer? They take a long break, often discovering a new corner…
- 2nd Sep 2022
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"RIB" is the abbreviation for Relevé d’Identité Bancaire, which means "Banking ID Details" in English. These details are necessary when you open a bank account with a French bank or purchase a property…
- 25th Aug 2022
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This month's article is all about the famous UNESCO listing walled fortress city of Carcassonne in heart of Cathar Country in Occitanie. You may have heard Rick Stein talking about it on one of his TV series along the canal…
- 28th Jul 2022
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When planning to buy French real estate , navigating inheritance laws can be complex. In France, the system of forced heirship significantly impacts estate planning. Under this system, certain family members, particularly…
- 18th Jul 2022
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Moving abroad can be all sunshine (literally) and rainbows, exciting adventures and opening doors to new possibilities but, such a move comes with big implications and a lot of information to take in along the way. There…
- 9th Jul 2022
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This month's article is light and funny, and possibly useful for those not trained in the art of dealing with those passionate 'brocantiers' and 'amateurs antiquaires' or to find a present for friend who's moving in a new…
- 22nd Jun 2022
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Pre-Travel Requirements for Horses Veterinary and Health Checks Owners of horses have to ensure that their animals have: pre-travel residency or isolation, blood tests and export health certificates (EHC) and customs declarations…
- 7th Jun 2022
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This month the latest piece from Beth is about one of those special places often hidden away, where time stands still, inviting it's visitors to humbly explore and reflect for a moment... "According to legend, it began life…
- 30th May 2022
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Monaco real estate company can be tax efficient for French succession tax purposes. Société Civile Immobilières (‘SCI’) companies are a popular way to own properties in France. They offer…
- 18th May 2022
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To sum up our French Property Market Analysis this first Quarter of 2022, Sales are up, Demand is Up, Prices Are Up, Properties Scarce ... There are some big changes happening in the French real estate market according to…
- 12th May 2022
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Here is the latest piece from Beth in Occitanie , all about April fools and it's origins, and food, naturellement... just in time for Easter. "Did you fall for an April’s Fool Day prank this year? It’s that month…
- 12th Apr 2022
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Before Brexit, taxpayers living in the UK who were liable to the French social charge paid a reduced rate of 7.5% (usually 17.2%) on their French real estate income and capital gains. This arose under the EU Directive on…
- 1st Apr 2022
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Our A to Z of Buying French Property Here’s our A to Z guide to buying your dream property in France ; we tried to make it as relevant and informative as possible to help you navigate some of the common terms you will…
- 30th Mar 2022
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French Wealth Tax news for this (presidential) year, the deadline to file 2022 wealth tax return to be revealed next month, so keep an eye on our French blog . The French tax authorities will reveal the 2022 real estate…
- 21st Mar 2022
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Here are the latest of Beth's adventures and friendly advice from rural southwest France . In springtime, when nature is blossoming and animals free to roam again, she explains how pet owners need to be aware of local pests,…
- 20th Mar 2022
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Once you start house hunting in France , you soon realise there's a whole new range of words, property types, legal terms, French terminology and metric-based measurements to get accustomed to. Some people find this to be…
- 24th Feb 2022
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Here are the latest instalments of Beth's adventures "live" from southwest France, this time heading for a historic château explore somewhere in the Tarn-et-Garonne department in the Occitanie region . We regularly…
- 21st Feb 2022
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North of Brittany, sits the lush and dramatic landscape of the Normandy region . From naturally sculpted white rock coastlines to serene rolling countryside, the region has a range of properties that cater to all budgets…
- 3rd Feb 2022
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Here is the latest news from Beth in her dream country house in rural France after discovering the exhausting expérience of "Les Fêtes de Fin d'Année". I wonder if Beth knows how early in advance…
- 26th Jan 2022
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It’s been another challenging one but again, this year seems to have flown by quickly, probably due to the fact we’ve been so incredibly busy on all fronts, all year. The very last vine leaf has fallen, pruning’s…
- 23rd Dec 2021
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Here are 'les dernieres aventures de Beth' in her dream country estate in rural southwest France . This month she discovers how November is traditionally a eventful month, with two bank holidays , 1st and 11th, every year.…
- 16th Dec 2021
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Here are the latest musings from Beth in her dream country house somewhere in rural southwest France, which has seen plenty of mushrooms this season. This month, she discovers some strange, often confusing old French expressions…
- 4th Nov 2021
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Autumn is well underway, and many families are turning their attention to winter holidays, particularly those who enjoy the cold and ski activities . One of the most popular destinations for winter fun is the French…
- 7th Oct 2021
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Here are the latest adventures from Beth and friends still finding amazing places in the heart of southwest France. This month and her sister Di discover the market town of Marmande, as they’ve heard they’re…
- 27th Sep 2021
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It’s that wonderful time again, we’ve written before about the month of September and house hunting in France; “la rentrée ” for kids and parents, the amazing autumn colors, delicious mushrooms,…
- 22nd Sep 2021
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Here’s the latest discoveries and adventures from Beth and friends finding beautiful villages and new amazing places right in the heart of southwest France, this week they discover the popular market town of Saint…
- 14th Aug 2021
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After generating thousands of page views, dozens of enquiries and double-digit bidders, this château opportunity in the glorious Loire Valley is now gone with the deposit secured via our currency exchange partners.…
- 22nd Jul 2021
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French people tend not to snack much between meals, instead conserving their appetite for 'les repas', but ocassionally it's easy to get tempted by an invitingly fresh pain aux raisins, or a shiny croissant, almost straight…
- 14th Jul 2021
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Fresh bread is an essential ingredient to everyday life, and delivering consistent delicious baguettes is an art most people undervalue. Here’s the latest instalment and early morning adventures from Beth, discovering…
- 22nd Jun 2021
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Are you still missing France and the warm sunshine, while waiting to hear about traveling to the country this summer? The good news is we have a new lovely read from Beth in southwest France , just in time for the weekend,…
- 20th May 2021
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Missing France, the warm sunshine, early strawberries and blue skies? Here’s some Easter and chocolate goodies from the lovely Beth and friends in southwest France . For Christian folks, Easter, which signifies a period…
- 15th Apr 2021
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Paris, the capital city of France and recent host of the Olympic Games, is one of the most popular tourist destinations in the world. In 2024, Paris welcomed 22.6 million foreign tourists, representing a 2% increase…
- 26th Mar 2021
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Missing France , the warm sunshine and spring flowers, it’s not long to go ... Here’s a slice of French printemps, straight from the heart of Occitanie . From the lovely Beth and her many friends and animals.…
- 10th Mar 2021
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France boasts a healthcare system that is highly acclaimed throughout Europe. Patients can avail themselves of the country's exceptional medical services, which are partially funded by the government. However, individuals…
- 23rd Feb 2021
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France is a vast country which is divided into thirteen regions – these are then sub-divided into administrative departments or locally known " départements ". Overall, there are 96 administrative départements…
- 17th Feb 2021
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We’re all familiar with the French welcome. A subtle peck on each cheek, sometimes more, or perhaps an air-brushed equivalent. It’s a complex interaction. It led me to wonder how the French react when it comes…
- 13th Feb 2021
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