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Where Are the Most Expensive Chateaux in France?
By comparing the luxury real estate listings on its website, the SeLoger Group has calculated the average selling price of a castle in France. As usual, location remains the main valuation factor for this type of real estate.…
Our Top Seven Property Pitfalls to Avoid in France
Is moving to France a good idea? We think so, not just because of the weather, the fantastic food, culture and history, superb healthcare, but also for a renovation project in the French countryside. A Family-Friendly Destination…
SAFER and Pre-Emption Rights on Estates in France
The laws governing property ownership in France depend on the type of property you are buying and the amount of land it includes. If you are buying a country property that has more than one hectare of land (two…
What is the PUMA System?
The PUMA system ( Protection Universelle Maladie ) was created to simplify access to health care and prevent people living in France without health cover. This measure is also helpful for the self-employed who want…
Our Guide to Insurance Cancellation in France
With the cost of products and insurance services increasing year after year, homeowners, expats and families in France are taking time to scrutinise their insurance arrangements and policies, especially for health insurance…
How to Join the French Healthcare System
We’ve previously written about how families and seniors can get started with the CPAM registration process. With winter around the corner, we wanted to revisit this essential part for any family or person arriving…
How to Apply for a Building Permit in France
To be allowed to start a new construction site or transformation of your French property and/or ANY of its annexes (outbuilding, barn, garage, pool, veranda, garden shed, etc.), you must first obtain a building permit from…
Apply for Post Brexit Residency
Six years after Brexit , applying for residency in France as a British citizen is no longer experimental or uncertain. The system has matured. While French administration still requires patience, the process is now stable,…
What is an Extrait de Kbis in France? How Do I Get One?
In France, the KBIS extract represents an accurate and up-to-date "identity card" for a business registered in the Trade and Companies Register (RCS). What is a KBIS or a K-Bis in France? This KBIS document is the updated…
Property Taxes, Purchase Fees and Stamp Duty in France
Our comprehensive specialist French property website is packed with expert advice and money-saving tips. But one question that keeps coming up is taxes and purchase fees. That’s why the team got together to produce…
La Rentrée est Enfin ... Arrivée
It’s the end of summer and time for the August bank holiday weekend (UK), usually wet and often spent preparing to return to work and school. In France, we call it ‘la rentrée’, and French media…
Fact : Paris Is the Most Romantic City for Valentine's
As some of us put ‘dry January’ behind us, here comes the month of February with its usual mix of longer days, lazy Six Nations rugby afternoons, cold evenings, snowdrops popping up in the garden and of course,…
Happy New Year, New You, New Toi, New Toit, New Home?
We hope you’ve enjoyed a relaxing Christmas and are in good spirits for La Nouvelle Année. I’m sure most of you got the headline about this post; ‘ new toit’ means ‘new roof’…
How to Find the Perfect Property in France
What's perfection? The concept of perfection varies from person to person and is very subjective. Is there such a thing as a flawless diamond or the perfect car? Au contraire , isn’t it the addition of those imperfections…
Five Reasons Winter House Hunting is a ‘Bonne’ Idea
Autumn and winter are traditionally busy times at My-French-House.com, with buyers and families coming to France to try and seal a property purchase before the end of the year. There are several benefits of visiting…
Paris Sera Toujours Paris
Paris will always be Paris… there's only one such capital in the world ; vibrant, colourful, romantic, creative - sometimes chaotic - melting pot that we all love and cherish with all its grandeur and sparks. I recall…
Advice for Property Buyers - Revisiting our Top Tips
House hunting in France should be an exciting and efficient experience, not a costly and frustrating one. However, many buyers find that the French estate agency system is ‘ tres ’ different to the UK or…
Where to Live in Style and in Easy Reach to Paris
Paris, with its fabulous galleries and restaurants, good schools and chic lifestyle, has always been one of Europe’s most desirable locations. The regions surrounding the French capital offer access to all this iconic…
A French Chateau as a Home and Business Opportunity
Moving to France is a lifestyle choice for most expats, and finding a property that can serve as both a home and a source of income is the perfect way to begin a new adventure and achieve the change that so many people crave.…
Discover Breathtaking Annecy, the Venice of France
Annecy is a picture-postcard alpine town on the edge of Lake Annecy in southeast France, surrounded by breathtaking scenery . Famed for its magnificent views, pastel-coloured houses and winding canals, it is often called…
Living the Life in a Chateau Vineyard near Bergerac
Anyone who has watched TV programmes about escaping to a Château in France to follow their heart for a new life will be fascinated by the Feely family’s story. They were one of our very first clients and moved…
Excellent Food, Fine Wines and City Living in Rhône
For anyone wanting to move and live in France for the food, wine and lifestyle (and who wouldn’t?), the department of Rhône ticks all the boxes. With the vibrant city of Lyon at its heart, a generous sprinkling…
Stylish Riverside Living in Gastronomic Lyon
The majestic city of Lyon in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes has evolved around two rivers, the Rhône and Saône, giving it a unique waterside vibe, in a strategic area of the country, not far from the French Alps…
Paris Property, Where to Look? What to Expect?
Paris has an enduring appeal for expats from around the world seeking a sophisticated location and a smart investment opportunity. Its tree-lined boulevards, designer boutiques, world-class arts venues and events, pavement…
Ten Reasons Why it's a Great Time to Buy French Property
France has always been a popular place for overseas investors to buy property , but what are the market conditions like, where should buyers be looking, and is this a good year to take the plunge with an investment? There…
Tradition and Charm in Riberac
Tucked away in the north of the Dordogne department, slightly off the well-worn British tourist track, lies Riberac, a gem of a town that retains much of the charm and tradition that first drew cross-channel visitors…
Discovering the Alpilles, the Secret Heart of Provence
Those in the know have already discovered Les Alpilles , the sleepy side of Provence , where the hustle and bustle of the Côte d’Azur could be a million miles away. The South of France’s sun-soaked coastline…
Coast and City living in Gironde
The Gironde brings together everything expats love about France in one beautiful and diverse department. With the vibrant city of Bordeaux at its heart and home to some of the world’s most famous vineyards,…
Guide to International Schools
If you are moving with your family, where you decide to live in France, may be influenced by the proximity of a good international school. Most international schools cater for many different nationalities and, although…
Toulouse, France’s Favourite Ville Rose, the Pink City
Toulouse is France’s Southern belle , a picturesque city of coral-coloured buildings that have earned it the tag “the Pink City ”. Its abundance of culture, heritage and nightlife – not to mention…
Looking for a Luxury Apartment and Flat in Paris?
Ah, Paris... the city of Light, what can we say about the French capital that hasn’t already been said a thousand times before? We all know how excellent Paris is. It’s consistently on lists of the most romantic…
An Insider’s Guide to Living in the Sunny South of France
There is a reason why so many expats are drawn to the South of France and it isn’t just because the weather is good - although with 300 days a year of sunshine, blue skies are almost taken for granted. The main motivating…
Escape to the Chateau: How to Buy and Renovate a Castle
They say an Englishman's home is his castle – but for many Brits, Americans and others, the absolute dream is to secure a piece of history in the form of a French chateau. Over the last couple of years, television…
French Climate, there’s Something for Everyone
Whether you’re a sun seeker or prefer cooler weather, love the snow or enjoy the verdant landscape of wetter climes, France has something for everyone. If you’re thinking of buying a holiday home or …
Tips for Buying a French Chateau, Estate or a Mansion
For many, buying a French property is a dream – something they plan for over many years. That is never more the case than when the property you have in mind is a château full of style , history and challenges.…
Wealth Tax Regulations
On the 1st of January 2018, the ‘impôt de solidarité sur la fortune’, usually ISF, burst forth, delivering a surge of interest into the French real estate and property market. For those seeking to…