One of the many things we associate with France, along with wine, has to be cheese. With no fewer than 650,000 dairy farms throughout France, and a whopping 20 kg of cheese consumed per capita, per year, the French really do take their cheese seriously. As President Charles de Gaulle famously said in 1962, ‘How […]
They say that moving house is one of the most stressful times in a person’s life, but moving house to another country is even more so. With so many things to think about it can be hard to keep track, so here’s a handy checklist of the main things you’ll need to bear in mind […]
In a previous article detailing the French inheritance system, the issue of entering into a PACS, or civil union, to avoid death duties was raised. So what is a PACS, what are the benefits and who can enter into one? The PACS, or Pacte Civil de Solidarité, was created in 1999, as a means of […]
If you’ve got your heart set on buying a property in France, the thought of having to deal with the French tax system probably fills you with dread – but it’s just one of the many things you’ll simply have to get to grips with. Don’t worry, it needn’t be scary. While we strongly recommend […]
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 […]
Preparing To Sell? Get Your Home Camera-Ready If you are looking to sell your French property in the coming months, now is the ideal time to get it spruced up and camera-ready. Try looking at every room as if for the first time – is it overstuffed with clutter? Would a coat of paint work […]
Burgundy, or Bourgogne, is one of France’s great historic regions, famous for its religious heritage, canals and, of course, its wines. It is situated in central-eastern France on the main lines of communication between Paris and Lyon, and is bordered by the Loire river to the west, the Franche-Comté and Champagne areas to the east, […]
If you are planning to buy a holiday home in France or even set up a gite or holiday rental business, but haven’t yet decided on the location, it’s worth considering an area where there is plenty to do for families – and what better attraction for all the family than a water park? There […]
If you are buying a second home in France, the chances are you intend to travel a lot between England and France during the course of a year, and you’ll be wanting to take your car. So which ferry operators run crossings between the two countries, what onboard services do they offer, what are their […]
Normandy, a region of northern France divided into 5 departments, Calvados, Eure, Manche, Orne and Seine Maritime, has long been a favourite with the British mainly due to its proximity to the UK and its long and interesting history, not always amicable! Normandy gets its name from the Vikings (the Northman /Norseman ). Its area […]