With low-cost flights reaching all areas of France, there’s every reason to visit this year. But with the cost of living crisis, how easy is it to enjoy all that France has to offer, without spending a fortune? Here are a few tips to making your trip to France both pleasurable and affordable. Travel in […]
Invariably, when people visit France from the UK, they do so by car, crossing the Channel by ferry and then taking to the French roads for their annual summer holidays. Other than the obvious difference of driving on the right, what specific issues, from the permitted alcohol limit to mobile phone use, need to be […]
If you are moving to France or plan to travel to the country for a spot of house-hunting, it’s a good idea to get on top of France’s public holidays, of which there are eleven each year. Indeed, for a country that’s proudly secular, France celebrates several Christian holidays that go largely neglected in the […]
As the full ramifications of Brexit are beginning to set in, let’s take a look at some basics for anyone looking to buy property in France, either to live in full time or as a second home. In this second part of a two-part article, we’ll explore issues around driving licences, pet passports, health care, […]
After four long years, Brexit has finally happened, and we are becoming increasingly aware of how it is going to change all our lives, from holidaymakers who love to visit France, to homeowners who love to stay for months at a time. In this, the first of a two-part guide, we’ll look at visiting France […]
Let’s face it, 2020 was a bad year for everyone, with cancelled holidays, visits and get-togethers, when life in general seemed to be on hold. With the roll-out of vaccines, we can all hope that 2021 will be a big improvement – especially if you are considering visiting France, or buying your dream holiday home […]
Summer Holidays? Why The Future is France Despite all the current uncertainties – from Covid-19 to Brexit – France’s future for tourism is looking pretty healthy, which means that now could be the perfect time to invest in a property with holiday rental potential. Whether it’s a holiday home you’d be willing to let out, […]
In the popular BBC series Rick Stein’s Secret France, the Padstow-based celebrity chef takes a personal road trip around France, from Dieppe to Cassis, meeting restaurateurs and specialist producers, hoping to find that France is still the home of fine food, particularly if you look off the beaten track. The series is a glorious road […]
If you are considering buying a new home in France, the chances are you have a pet you’d like to take with you, either to live in France permanently, or to travel to and from a holiday home. So what is the pet passport system, what steps do you need to take, and how will […]
If you have decided to move to France and would like to secure your future there post-Brexit, you’re going to have to apply for a Carte de Séjour, or residence permit. Estimates suggest that currently fewer than 10% of Britons living in France possess Cartes de Séjour, so French authorities anticipate having to issue over […]