July 21, 2008 at 11:07 pm
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Even if you’ve never visited France before or never watched a cycling competition in your life, you’ve probably still heard about the famous Tour de France. Tour de France is perhaps the most popular cycling competition in the world, which takes place on an annual basis throughout France in various topographic settings (mountainous ranges to flatlands). Every year the thrill and excitement of the race penetrates throughout France and Europe, and even to the coasts of North America and beyond.
History of the race
The first Tour de France started over …
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Tour ‘brings investors in’Investors who are thinking of buying French property should consider taking advantage of the positive coverage the country will receive during the world famous Tour de France.In what has been described by property experts as a "brilliant, three-week advertisement for France", the event is likely bring thousands more tourists to.....click title for details
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July 17, 2008 at 1:56 pm
· Filed under French Property, Regions
They do not come any cheaper than this! Hit by the credit squeeze – cannot afford a mortgage? Then here is this month’s bargain property – scratch that this year’s bargain property.
Well OK – it does need a wee bit of work but hey the walls are structurally sound.
As they say “bags of potential with rustic charm”. This is NOT bijoux – you would have a blank canvas with this property. Let your imagination run wild.
Located in the Champagne-Ardenne region of France close to the vineyards of Champage and Burgundy. After a few glasses you will forget all that renovation work.
Intrigued – get the full picture on this Farmhouse in the Haute-Marne << click here
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Coastal PropertiesThe vast number of enquiries to 1st for French Property are for either coastal or rural properties. To help potential buyers to choose the appropriate property, we have introduced a new section on the website called "Locality". Here you can choose a property by its location:
Coastal
Rural
Hamlet
Village
Town
France Barn
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July 13, 2008 at 12:07 am
· Filed under Living in France
International Schools in France:
Aix en Provence
International Bilingual School of Provence
Bailly
Lycée International Montessori
Bordeaux
Bordeaux International
Caluire
Lycée Ombrosa
Cannes
Sophia-Antipolis
Fontainebleau
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French Kiss of DeathFrance has only had 3 deaths from Swine Flu but a delightful way of life is about to change.La "Bise" - the mutliple kissing on the cheek - is about to be banned. Is it 3 or 4 kisses on the cheek? Just keep them coming!! Such a shame. French.....click title for details
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July 2, 2008 at 11:07 pm
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Buying a property in France is similar to purchasing a property in most other countries. Most buyers take out a mortgage that typically covers up to 80% of the value of the property. If you’re planning to purchase that second home in France, or even a primary residence, you can either take out a mortgage from your home country or from a French mortgage company in France. If you decide to take out a French mortgage, here are some of the basic points you should familiarize yourself with before taking out that loan.
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