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 […]
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 […]
If you are considering a move to France, how will Brexit and the Withdrawal Agreement affect you, what are the procedures you may have to go through and what are your future rights? Here’s a look at what we know so far about what the Brexit deal means for British residents in France, and for […]
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, […]
For six seasons now, viewers have been charmed by the Channel 4 programme Escape to the Château, which follows the adventures of Dick Strawbridge and Angel Adoree as they restore a fairytale 19th century château in Martigne-sur-Mayenne, in the Pays-de-la-Loire region of north-western France. Formerly a Lieutenant Colonel in the British Army, Dick Strawbridge is […]
World-renowned for its fine cuisine of rare steaks, hearty chicken casseroles, creamy sauces and rich desserts, France used to be a tricky destination for vegetarians, and with its seemingly endless varieties of cheese, even more so for vegans. But for anyone who’s discounted moving to France on the grounds of its animal-based cuisine, there’s good […]
From the excellent healthcare system to the high quality of life and, there are plenty of reasons why France is so attractive to expat families. To help prospective expats make sure France is the right choice for them, this article explores lifestyle, cost of living, education options and more – with the help of two […]