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  <title>French Embassy London </title> 
  <link>http://www.1st-for-french-property.co.uk/community/articles/French-Embassy-London-/18231963/</link> 
  <description>&lt;p&gt;­&lt;strong&gt;Address of the French Embassy:&amp;nbsp;
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    &lt;br /&gt;Telephone: 0207 073 1000
      
    
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  <pubDate>Wed, 01 Feb 2012 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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  <title>Google France</title> 
  <link>http://www.1st-for-french-property.co.uk/community/articles/Google-France/18231962/</link> 
  <description>&lt;h2&gt;Google France Servers&lt;/h2&gt;Google has many search servers across the world. If you do a search in one country, you will not get the same results in another country.
  
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  &lt;br /&gt;To illustrate as an example - say we are searching for &amp;quot;French Properties&amp;quot; in the UK (these are the google.co.uk servers), then for 1st for French Property was the top result (excluding the Paid search results). But if the repat the same search on the Google French servers (google.fr) then the results are different! 1st for French property is the fourth result.
  
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  <pubDate>Tue, 31 Jan 2012 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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  <title>6 ways to assess the value of your home</title> 
  <link>http://www.1st-for-french-property.co.uk/community/articles/6-ways-to-assess-the-value-of-your-home/18231961/</link> 
  <description>&lt;p&gt;­&lt;font size=&quot;2&quot; face=&quot;arial,helvetica,sans-serif&quot;&gt;Some
 may think that selling their house is a simple process that does­n't 
require too much effort on their part, but this is not the case for most
 situations. Finding the right price takes some time and effort, both on
 the part of the seller and the estate agent that they hire. If you're 
at a loss as to where to start and are thinking to yourself, &amp;quot;how on 
earth am I going to sell ­my house?&amp;quot; Here are a few tips to help you get 
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  <pubDate>Thu, 05 Jan 2012 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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  <title>French Property Review of the Year 2011</title> 
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  <description>Here is 1st for French Property's review of the year 2011! The year when France overtook Spain as the most desirable place to buy an overseas property in Europe.
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  &lt;br /&gt;The results are a summary of the pages visited on &lt;a href=&quot;&quot;&gt;1st-for-French-Property.co.uk&lt;/a&gt; from 1st Jan 2011 to 31st December 2011. These are the results of 354,078 people visiting the site with just under 5 million page views.
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  &lt;br /&gt;The top region was &lt;a href=&quot;/property/region/Provence/&quot;&gt;Provence Alpes Cote d'Azur property&lt;/a&gt; but closely followed by Brittany.
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  &lt;br /&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Top 6 Regions&lt;/strong&gt;
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  <pubDate>Tue, 03 Jan 2012 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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  <title>Visiting The South OF France in Winter</title> 
  <link>http://www.1st-for-french-property.co.uk/community/articles/Visiting-The-South-OF-France-in-Winter/18231959/</link> 
  <description>&lt;p style=&quot;margin-bottom: 0cm;&quot;&gt;­Visiting the south of France in winter is a great idea for anyone who is looking for a destination in Europe that is easy to get to and provides a wide selection of activities and entertainment.  Whilst temperatures in the south of France do drop in winter (to between 6 and 13 degrees centigrade), they don’t
fall as far as elsewhere in Europe, making the area a great option for a holiday where you can still get out and about without having to wrap up in lots of layers.
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  &lt;p style=&quot;margin-bottom: 0cm;&quot;&gt;The region of the ...</description> 
  <pubDate>Tue, 20 Dec 2011 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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  <title>Top for Quality of Life in France - 3rd year running</title> 
  <link>http://www.1st-for-french-property.co.uk/community/articles/Top-for-Quality-of-Life-in-France---3rd-year-running/18231958/</link> 
  <description>&lt;p&gt;According to Uswitch which published a &amp;quot;Quality of Life Index&amp;quot;, France came 1st for the 3rd year in a row.&lt;/p&gt;
  &lt;p&gt;The Index calculates an overall quality of life score for ten 
European nations - based on 16 factors including net income, VAT and the 
cost of essential goods such as fuel, food and energy bills, as well as 
lifestyle issues like hours of sunshine, days holiday, working hours and
 life expectancy.
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    &lt;br /&gt;It also reports that France may have achieved 
the highest Quality of Life score, but most 
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  <title>Why buy an off plan property near Geneva in France</title> 
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  <description>&lt;h2&gt;Off Plan Property nr Geneva &lt;/h2&gt;
  &lt;p&gt;The Rhône-Alpes re­gion of France has much to offer holiday makers, expats and property investors alike. Due to its stunning topography and restrictive French planning by-laws, permission for new building developments are sparse and few and far between. Pricey Geneva next door, along with the demands of modern day living from an ever increasing population, place a relentless strain on existing property stock. In addition, the highly buoyant local property market is accelerated further by low interest rates from lenders, plus favourable exchange rates against leading currencies.
      
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  <pubDate>Thu, 06 Oct 2011 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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  <title>Starting a Business in France</title> 
  <link>http://www.1st-for-french-property.co.uk/community/articles/Starting-a-Business-in-France/18231956/</link> 
  <description>&lt;h2&gt;­Starting a Business in France Website&lt;/h2&gt;
  &lt;p&gt;There is now a site dedicated to &lt;strong&gt;Starting a Business in France. &lt;/strong&gt;This site is in English and there is some great advice about Starting a Business in France. It seems to be frequently updated with advice and tips.
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  &lt;p&gt;Here is a typical extract from &lt;em&gt;Starting a Business in France&lt;/em&gt; site titled: &lt;em&gt;5 Reasons why your French business might fail&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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    &lt;p&gt;I’ve worked with hundreds of French and English entrepreneurs over the past 5 years, helping them set up, develop and market their ...</description> 
  <pubDate>Thu, 29 Sep 2011 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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  <title>Prettiest Villages in France</title> 
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  <description>&lt;p&gt;Are you one of the millions of tourists going to France for your summer holidays? Chances are you will be close to one of the 10 most picturesque villages in France! So you may want to take a detour. French village life is the real France that the Brits love ... so while there you may want to find a &lt;a href=&quot;/property/Locality/locality.php?ss=Village&amp;amp;tt=France&amp;amp;var=state&amp;amp;var1=neighborhood&quot;&gt;French property for sale in a village&lt;/a&gt;!
    
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    &lt;br /&gt;The Sunday Times published its list of ten villages in August 2011 .... you may not agree!&lt;/p&gt;
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  <title>Celebrity Spotting on the Cote d'Azur</title> 
  <link>http://www.1st-for-french-property.co.uk/community/articles/Celebrity-Spotting-on-the-Cote-d'Azur/18231954/</link> 
  <description>&lt;p&gt;Many celebrities, such as Elton John and Brigitte Bardot, have homes on the Cote 
d’Azur. Officially, the Côte d’Azur is home to 163 nationalities with 83, 962 
foreign residents, although estimates of the number of non-French nationals 
living in the area are often much higher.
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    &lt;br /&gt;The area was frequented by the 
likes of Coco Chanel, David Niven, Isadora Duncan, F Scott Fitzgerald, Aldous 
Huxley, Henri Matisse and Pablo Picasso, and now may be one of the world’s best 
places to live?
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  &lt;h2&gt;Celebrity Homes on the ...</description> 
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  <title>SAULIEU: True to Itself Throughout the Ages</title> 
  <link>http://www.1st-for-french-property.co.uk/community/articles/SAULIEU:-True-to-Itself-Throughout-the-Ages/18231953/</link> 
  <description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;font size=&quot;2&quot; face=&quot;arial,helvetica,sans-serif&quot;&gt;&lt;img width=&quot;254&quot; height=&quot;190&quot; align=&quot;right&quot; src=&quot;/1stImages/s.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;Saulieu&quot; /&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
  &lt;h2&gt;&lt;font size=&quot;2&quot; face=&quot;arial,helvetica,sans-serif&quot;&gt;Where is Saulieu?&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/h2&gt;
  &lt;p&gt;&lt;font size=&quot;2&quot; face=&quot;arial,helvetica,sans-serif&quot;&gt;In an Unspoilt and Undiscovered Region of France – In the The Morvan Nature Park and Lake District, Central Burgundy - Perfect for a relaxed and country lifestyle.
      
      
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      &lt;br /&gt;Over a long historical period Travelers have always made a break in SAULIEU, halfway between PARIS and LYON on the Southern road to the French Riviera, and enjoyed its ...</description> 
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  <title>Abroad in Morbihan</title> 
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  <description>&lt;p&gt;South Brittany is far enough away from the UK to feel â€˜abroadâ€™ but is 
close enough to travel back to family &amp;amp; friends in just a few hours,
 with great travel links it is one of the few areas accessible by ferry 
or plane with good access to Rennes, Dinard, Nantes and Brest airports 
and the Ports of St Malo, Cherbourg, Roscoff, and Le Havre.&amp;nbsp; &lt;/p&gt;
  &lt;p&gt;Morbihan 
offers fine beaches,&amp;nbsp; inland you will find busy medievil market towns 
and pretty Breton sleepy villages.&amp;nbsp; Vannes is the capital of Morbihan, 
an ancient and historic town other famous and historical towns ...</description> 
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  <title>When Buying Overseas</title> 
  <link>http://www.1st-for-french-property.co.uk/community/articles/When-Buying-Overseas/18231950/</link> 
  <description>&lt;p&gt;Our guest author offers some general advice about buying an overseas property.
    
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  &lt;p&gt;If you are interested in buying property overseas, in particular Europe, there are many things that
    
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    &lt;br /&gt;It can be very easy, just as easy as moving house in England. However, the terms, language barrier
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  <title>The Charms of Le Rouret</title> 
  <link>http://www.1st-for-french-property.co.uk/community/articles/The-Charms-of-Le-Rouret/18231949/</link> 
  <description>&lt;p&gt;Le Rouret is a town situated in the Alpes-Maritimes département (Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur région). This is a region in France along the Mediterranean coast. The town of Le Rouret belongs to the canton of Bar-sur-Loup and the district of Grasse. &lt;/p&gt;
  &lt;p&gt;The inhabitants of Le Rouret are called Rourétans and their number in the 1999 population census was 3428. The town covers an area of 7.2 km². Le Rouret has the following code INSEE: 06112 and is associated with the following postal code: 06650. It is situated at an altitude of about 300 meters.
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  <title>Ferries from Poole to St Malo</title> 
  <link>http://www.1st-for-french-property.co.uk/community/articles/Ferries-from-Poole-to-St-Malo/18231948/</link> 
  <description>&lt;p style=&quot;margin-bottom: 0cm;&quot; class=&quot;western&quot;&gt;&lt;a name=&quot;_GoBack&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;font color=&quot;#000000&quot;&gt;&lt;font face=&quot;Cambria, serif&quot;&gt;&lt;span lang=&quot;en-US&quot;&gt;&lt;em&gt;Thanks
to &lt;/em&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;font color=&quot;#000000&quot;&gt;&lt;font face=&quot;Cambria, serif&quot;&gt;&lt;span lang=&quot;en-US&quot;&gt;&lt;em&gt;&lt;strong&gt;the
ferries from Poole to St Malo&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;font color=&quot;#000000&quot;&gt;&lt;font face=&quot;Cambria, serif&quot;&gt;&lt;span lang=&quot;en-US&quot;&gt;&lt;em&gt;,
Saint Malo is one of the most visited of Brittany and attract 200 000
tourists in summer, coming for most part of England.&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
  &lt;p&gt;&lt;font color=&quot;#000000&quot;&gt;&lt;font face=&quot;Cambria, serif&quot;&gt;&lt;span lang=&quot;en-US&quot;&gt;Saint-Malo,
is a municipality of metropolitan France, situated in Brittany, in
the department of Ille-et-Vilaine. The sea resort was known for its
enclosed city and it is reported that Saint Malo is classified
as the number one of their favorite destinations for Europeans in
France. Rich in a maritime history, it remains an important port and
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  <title>French Toast for Breakfast</title> 
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  <description>We all love French bread! No visit to France is complete without a visit to the village bakery for fresh warm baguettes or local rustic breads. Not good for the carbs however! What else can you do with the left over bread? Why try some French toast ...
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  <title>Moving to France</title> 
  <link>http://www.1st-for-french-property.co.uk/community/articles/Moving-to-France/18231946/</link> 
  <description>&lt;h2&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Moving to France: Experience&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/h2&gt;So what is our experience of moving to France? We work in an area as an Immobilier (estate agent) that includes the northern Lot et Garonne, South Dordogne and Eastern Gironde.&amp;nbsp; Bergerac is 30 minutes (and less) from Eymet and Miramont and Bordeaux is less than an hour and a half. Eymet is a very touristy town and very beautiful, and just at the gateway to the Dordogne which is a very popular holiday location with the Brits, French and other Europeans.&amp;nbsp; Bordeaux, is a superb city – full of architectural and historical interest&amp;nbsp; and superb for ...</description> 
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  <title>Discover Sancerre</title> 
  <link>http://www.1st-for-french-property.co.uk/community/articles/Discover-Sancerre/18231945/</link> 
  <description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;font size=&quot;2&quot; face=&quot;arial,helvetica,sans-serif&quot;&gt;The town of Sancerre, known worldwide 
for its white wine (sauvignon) is perched on a hill at 300m of altitude in the Cher department of the Centre region of France. It dominates the Loire valley, offering magnificent views on the river with the surrounding vineyards.&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
  &lt;h2&gt;­The town of Sancerre&lt;/h2&gt;
  &lt;p&gt;&lt;font size=&quot;2&quot; face=&quot;arial,helvetica,sans-serif&quot;&gt;The best way to discover this charming 15&lt;sup&gt;th&lt;/sup&gt; and 16&lt;sup&gt;th&lt;/sup&gt; century town is to walk through the narrow streets. You will find among the many wine boutiques and 
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  <title>The Beauty of Collioure</title> 
  <link>http://www.1st-for-french-property.co.uk/community/articles/The-Beauty-of-Collioure/18231944/</link> 
  <description>&lt;h2&gt;Collioure History 
    
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  &lt;p&gt;They say ‘Paris is not France’ and visitors to the historic village of Collioure will be struck at once by its contrast with the adjoining purpose-built Mediterranean holiday resorts. Lying just 30 kms south of Perpignan and connecting to Spain by a winding coast road (20 kms), &lt;strong&gt;Collioure&lt;/strong&gt; is steeped in tradition and a history of conflict, as France and Spain have successively battled to occupy this strategic port, still dominated today by its huge fortified castle dating from the 7th century. 
    
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  <title>Long Term Rentals in France</title> 
  <link>http://www.1st-for-french-property.co.uk/community/articles/Long-Term-Rentals-in-France/18231943/</link> 
  <description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;font face=&quot;Arial&quot; size=&quot;2&quot;&gt;If you have ever dreamed of spending 
some more time in France, something more than a standard two week summer
 
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  &lt;p&gt;&lt;font face=&quot;Arial&quot; size=&quot;2&quot;&gt;'Rent a place in France' are specialists 
in the marketing of properties for winter lets and long term rentals 
in France, for periods of one month and more. Many of our clients are 
looking to purchase property in France but given the current financial 
climate prefer to rent first. We also see a good number of longer term ...</description> 
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  <title>Rail Travel in France</title> 
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  <description>­With its diverse landscapes, world-famous cuisine and vibrant cities, France is the perfect country to explore by train. The railway networks are convenient and efficient and the trains spacious and comfortable. Train travel allows passengers to concentrate on admiring the ever-changing scenery from the comfort of their carriage. For those in the south of Britain, it is often quicker to reach France than other parts of the UK, making it the perfect destination for a low-cost break. It is now also possible to buy through tickets from over 100 other UK towns and cities via London to Paris, making it ...</description> 
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  <title>Learn to Speak French</title> 
  <link>http://www.1st-for-french-property.co.uk/community/articles/Learn-to-Speak-French/18231941/</link> 
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So you want to learn to speak French? Languages, unfortunately, take awhile to learn. The best way to learn is to experiment, make mistakes, and talk French as frequently as possible. Being completely immersed in French and speaking/hearing it all day will make learning French easier.
  
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    &lt;br /&gt;Watching movies in French should help. Get friends to speak to you in French on a regular basis, you will learn faster.
  
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  <title>Art In Limousin</title> 
  <link>http://www.1st-for-french-property.co.uk/community/articles/Art-In-Limousin/18231940/</link> 
  <description>­&lt;a href=&quot;/guides/region/limousin.htm&quot;&gt;Limousin&lt;/a&gt; is famed for its marvellous landscape, its castles and lakes, wildlife and wonderful traditional cuisine. You may have heard of Limousin cattle and Limoges porcelain, but Limousin’s links to the arts is much less well known.
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  &lt;br /&gt;&lt;strong&gt;The Tapestries of Aubusson&lt;/strong&gt;
  &lt;br /&gt;In the 15th century Felletin and Aubusson in the Creuse, became the centre of the world for tapestry making using the work of some of the best know painters in the history of art for inspiration. Watteau, Picasso, Le Corbusier, Dom Robert, Picard le Doux, Riberzani, have all had their work ...</description> 
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  <title>Free France wifi and other wifi resources</title> 
  <link>http://www.1st-for-french-property.co.uk/community/articles/Free-France-wifi-and-other-wifi-resources/18231939/</link> 
  <description>&lt;strong&gt;What is France wifi and how does it works&lt;/strong&gt;?
  &lt;br /&gt;France Wifi is a method of acessing the Internet wirelessly in France. In order to acess wifi, you have to have a router hooked up to your internet connection. If you have a built in card on your pc or mac, then the computer will automatically find the signal that is being transmitted from the router. If you don't have a built in card, most french wifi carriers sell cards or you can get a USB dongle.
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  <title>French Breakfast: What do French people eat</title> 
  <link>http://www.1st-for-french-property.co.uk/community/articles/French-Breakfast:-What-do-French-people-eat/18231938/</link> 
  <description>&lt;p&gt;Its history begins in the XVIIIth century when the custom of drinking coffee and coffee with milk served with toast, spread into the cities. The Fre­nch term petit déjeuner was coined at the end of the nineteenth century when the current three meals pattern was set up. 
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  <title>Popular Driving Trips in France</title> 
  <link>http://www.1st-for-french-property.co.uk/community/articles/Popular-Driving-Trips-in-France/18231937/</link> 
  <description>­­With up to eighty million tourists a year, France is officially the world’s most visited country - and by a wide margin. The country offers an enormous number of cultural opportunities and historic attractions, combined with the high quality of life enjoyed by its citizens and by those who frequent it. It’s no wonder that France is said to be one of the most pleasurable countries to drive in, with advanced road networks and magnificent scenery. The topography of this country is highly varied: ranging from the low lying valleys of the north and west - where the straight Roman ...</description> 
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  <description>&lt;p style=&quot;margin: 0pt 0pt 10pt; text-align: justify;&quot;&gt;&lt;font face=&quot;arial,helvetica,sans-serif&quot; size=&quot;2&quot;&gt;Investing
in property can be a hard job even in your own country, not to talk
about abroad. Real estate business is growing each day, offering
properties all over the world, helping you get the dream house, the
office for your business or even the factory for your manufacturer
business. Some of us only want to buy a house to live one, the one we
can afford, we can maintain and manage. But not everyone is the same.
More and more are thinking about investing in properties abroad. Some
European countries as Italy, Britain, Spain or the magical France are
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when it comes to the economic stability of every developed country. 
For many, they believe that developed or the so-called First World nations 
such as France, which is more popular because of it being a member of 
the European Union, are not affected by the global &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.helpwithdebtnow.com/current-financial-crisis-changing-financially-illiterate-people-into-financially-literate-people.html&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;financial crisis&lt;/a&gt;. 
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  <description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;font size=&quot;2&quot; face=&quot;arial,helvetica,sans-serif&quot;&gt;If you've ever had an authentic 
French pain au chocolat (chocolate croissant), you can appreciate the 
skill and craftsmanship it takes to create the world's most delicious 
pastries, every day! Freshness, flavor and texture are incredibly important 
in this art and tradition. It’s a known fact that the French are masters 
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  <description>&lt;h2&gt;­­­­How is the recession affecting the French Property Market?&lt;/h2&gt;
&lt;p&gt;With the current economic crisis emerging into something bigger than anyone could have expected, it is becoming evident that the recession is global, and bound to touch every nation involved in the free market economy including the French Property Market. In the UK we have seen more houses being repossessed, property prices fall considerably, and well known and long established companies go out of business. As the number of people out of work constantly rises from week to week, people are becoming wary of parting with their money or taking out loans ...</description> 
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  <description>Nothing is more thrilling than experiencing the fun and excitement of a foreign country’s national holiday. You really get to feel the uniqueness of a place by participating in its special celebrations. One of the most exciting celebrations is Bastille Day in Paris.
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  <description>&lt;p&gt;­Superb cuisine, historic cities, fine wines, architectural treasures, fine sandy beaches and glorious countryside - these are just some of the almost overwhelming number of wonderful holiday attractions that France offers the visitor.&lt;/p&gt;
  &lt;p&gt;The west of France has mild wet winters and cool summers with frequent intervals of rainfall. The climate in central France is different with hotter summers and cooler winters. November can be one of the best months to visit France as there are a lot of celebrations and festivities at this time of the year.
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  <description>Traveling to the south of France is a must for any French holiday.&amp;nbsp; The only problem is that if you’re short on time, it may not be a realistic option.&amp;nbsp; Driving by car can take days, and if you choose to take a train, you’ll still have to rent a car to get around the picturesque southern part of the country.&amp;nbsp; One option does exist, though, where you can have the best of both worlds - a high-speed train ride and your own private car.&amp;nbsp; Enter the French Motorail. &amp;nbsp;
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  <description>&lt;p&gt;Long gone are the days when travel from the U.K. to France took an inconveniently long time.&amp;nbsp; With the advent of the Eurotunnel, travel is both convenient and quick, making France an easy travel destination at anytime of the year.&amp;nbsp; In fact, more and more British people are making France the destination of choice for either work or leisure. &amp;nbsp;
  
    
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  <description>Whether you’re just visiting in France or happen to own a second home in the country, you shouldn’t miss a visit to the famous Bordeaux wine region in the &lt;a href=&quot;/property/region/Aquitaine/&quot; title=&quot;Aquitaine Property&quot;&gt;Aquitaine&lt;/a&gt;.&amp;nbsp; Known for over its fine wine since the 8th century (produced since the 1st century), the Bordeaux wine region is a must-see attraction for just about anyone interested in wine or the production of wine.&amp;nbsp; 
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  &lt;br /&gt;The Bordeaux region is located along the Atlantic Ocean, in the southwest section of the country.&amp;nbsp; This area is ideal for ...</description> 
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  <description>If you've always wanted to experience the awe-inspiring, mountainous wine regions of France, then you should consider the famous &lt;a title=&quot;alsace region guide&quot; href=&quot;/guides/region/alsace.htm&quot;&gt;Alsace region&lt;/a&gt;, known around the world as one of the premier wine regions of Europe, dating back from the Middle Ages.&amp;nbsp; It's easy to experience the wonder of this region, as lots of tours are available that offer full day trips to the Alsace wine region. If you prefer, you can choose to tour the region without a guided tour, as long as you have a good map and some basic knowledge of French.&amp;nbsp; Most wine tours, ...</description> 
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  <description>&lt;p&gt;Today over one million people a year move between EU member states, and most of them take their home contents with them. Prices for these removals can vary dramatically and service levels likewise. So how can the unwary avoid the pitfalls?
    
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  <description>&lt;h1&gt;French Meals&lt;/h1&gt;
  &lt;p&gt;To become really familiar with French culture, you’ll need to understand what French people normally eat at mealtimes (as well as their eating habits), whether you plan to eat out at a restaurant or invite some locals to your place for a meal.&amp;nbsp; Only then will you truly feel part of the landscape.&amp;nbsp; &lt;/p&gt;
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  <description>Besides good wine, France is also known for its somewhat reckless drivers.&amp;nbsp; Compared to driving in Great Britain, when you drive or &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.holidayautos.co.uk/cgi-bin/liveweb.sh/QSearch.w?ctryref=GBR&amp;amp;lang=EN&amp;amp;aff=x1stForFrench&quot;&gt;hire a car in France&lt;/a&gt;, it can be a bit of an experience.&amp;nbsp; To ensure your driving experience is as pleasant (and safe) as possible, we’ve listed some of the main French driving rules that can help you drive defensively in this most colorful country.
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  <description>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.&amp;nbsp; 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).&amp;nbsp; Every year the thrill and excitement of the race penetrates throughout France and Europe, and even to the coasts of North America and beyond.
  
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  <description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;International Schools in France:&lt;/strong&gt;
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  &lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Aix en Provence&lt;/strong&gt;
    &lt;br /&gt;International Bilingual School of Provence
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    &lt;br /&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Bailly&lt;/strong&gt;
    &lt;br /&gt;Lycée International Montessori
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    &lt;br /&gt;Lycée Ombrosa
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    &lt;br /&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Cannes&lt;/strong&gt;
    &lt;br /&gt;Sophia-Antipolis
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  <description>&lt;a href=&quot;/guides/getting_started/buying-french-property.htm&quot;&gt;Buying a property in France&lt;/a&gt; is similar to purchasing a property in most other countries.&amp;nbsp; Most buyers take out a mortgage that typically covers up to 80% of the value of the property.&amp;nbsp; 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.&amp;nbsp; If you decide to take out a &lt;a href=&quot;/services/property/mortgages.htm&quot;&gt;French mortgage&lt;/a&gt;, here are some of the basic points you should familiarize yourself with before taking out that loan. &amp;nbsp;
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  <description>Renting a property in France is much like renting a property anywhere else in the world, but differences do exist.&amp;nbsp; As long as you’re aware of those nuances, you should be fine.&amp;nbsp; The web is a great resource for researching those differences, as well local French real estate agents who can inform you of local real estate practices.&amp;nbsp; To help you get started with your research, we’ve listed some of the main rental practices in the country.
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  <description>Whether you’re looking to buy that one-of-a-kind holiday property in the mountains, a traditional house in the countryside, or a townhouse in the city for an investment, France has it all.&amp;nbsp; With so many options available, though, it’s best to familiarize yourself with the different terminologies used to describe some of the various types of properties before you make that purchase.&amp;nbsp; Listed below is a quick summary of some of the more common real estate terms in France. &amp;nbsp;
  
  
  
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  <description>&lt;p&gt;With the markets in turmoil, property prices in flux and Sterling falling against the Euro, but still riding high against the Dollar, anyone intending to &lt;strong&gt;buy property overseas&lt;/strong&gt; would be forgiven for getting the jitters.&amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp; In the last eight months a European property priced at €200,000 has become £24,677.40 more expensive to a British buyer due to fluctuating exchange rates*.&amp;nbsp; Currency specialists HiFX are however urging prospective buyers not to abandon their plans but to seek advice on how they can use current exchange rates to ensure they get a great deal on a property abroad. 
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  <description>&lt;font size=&quot;2&quot; face=&quot;arial,helvetica,sans-serif&quot;&gt;Instead of waiting until you arrive at the airport, having the inconvenience of queuing plus the added cost of getting charged between 6-10% on the exchange rate, HiFX Travel Money Online will make your money go further. 
  
  
  
  
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  <description>&lt;p&gt;For now, Languedoc remains that rarest and most precious of places: a corner of western Europe filled with great natural beauty, superb wines and a long and fascinating history that has somehow escaped the notice of the world's tourist hordes. &lt;a title=&quot;Languedoc Roussillon properties for sale&quot; href=&quot;/property/region/Languedoc-Roussillon/index.php?ss=Languedoc%20-%20Roussillon&amp;amp;tt=France&amp;amp;var1=mls&amp;amp;var=state&quot;&gt;Property in the Languedoc&lt;/a&gt; too is still very affordable.
    
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  <description>&lt;p&gt; “The 8.16 train to London Victoria has been cancelled due to leaves on the line. We apologise for this inconvenience&amp;quot;.&lt;/p&gt;
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  <description>&lt;p&gt;Properties in the Languedoc, over the last few years,have seen a great growth. It was always called the poor man’s Provence, but they can eat their words now. Over the last 5 years, properties in the Languedoc have increase by about 80%. Also, there has been a huge rise in these properties being turned into Gites.
    
    
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  <description>&lt;font size=&quot;2&quot; face=&quot;arial,helvetica,sans-serif&quot;&gt;One big advantage for existing French Property Investors (from the UK) is that they are already sitting on good profits on their French property thanks to the strength of the Euro.
    
    
    
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    &lt;br /&gt;In the last six months the Euro has increased in value by about 10% against sterling (six months ago it stood about 1.48 euros to £1 - now about 1.33). So a property bought at 200,000 euros costing £135,000 is now worth in £sterling: £150,000. Many ...</description> 
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