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Four-season activities, year-round rental prospects, and some of France’s hottest new property developments—here’s why you should be investing in the French Alps.

Before you start your search, you should be aware that all aspects of buying a home abroad, from travelling to view your future home, to paying off your mortgage, requires foreign exchange at the heart of every payment.

If you live in departements 20-54, you have until this Thursday to file your French tax return, plus EasyJet announces four new UK-France routes. Here are the French news stories you need to know about this week.

Sarah Daly discovers just how well connected this northern city brimming with culture and history is to Britain, France and Europe…

Here's the latest currency news from our partner Moneycorp, to help you find out what your money is worth.

If you’re moving to France, it is your legal responsibility to file a tax return each year and declare all your worldwide income. Here’s what you need to know about when to fill in your first tax return.

If you live in departements 1-19, you have until this Thursday to file your French tax return, plus all the details of France’s new digital driving licences, and there’s still one more bank holiday on the way! Here are the French news stories you need to know about this week.

Here are some tips for renting out your second home in France, from setting up a business to saving money on your empty home in winter...

George Pitman found his little slice of heaven in the spellbinding Pays de Bray, just inland from the bracing shores of Normandy

Learn about the runaway success of a British estate agency that combines property sales with cultural gatherings of their buyers and local creatives with food, wine, and music!

When it came time to downsize, interior designer Lorraine Goble worked wonders on a townhouse in St-Rémy

Matthew Cameron reviews the key points of a French property purchase, from searches and mortgages to completion and inheritance...

Paris is hosting the 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games, and plans are already well underway for the big event. Here’s what you need to know.

The GBP/EUR exchange rate has hit its highest level in 2023, breaking through the 1.14 threshold and nearing closer to 1.15 for the first time since December 2022.

This tranquil corner of Gascony, set between the vibrant towns of Auch, Lectoure and Condom, has much to offer, writes Karen Tait

As a professional gite business owner who has also currently and rather bizarrely found herself being a part-time teacher in France (after very definitively leaving the teaching profession in the UK) and also being a writer for FrenchEntrée.com, the serious business of a French tax return requires the need to be well-organised throughout the year. In this way, the rather daunting Tax Return becomes easy-peasy.

Yesterday’s May Day demonstrations were the latest (but not the last!) of France’s pension reform protests, plus the French SMIC (minimum wage) has increased, and there’s hot weather on its way across France. Here are the French news stories you need to know about this week.

“Se faire la bise” is a long-standing French tradition but it can be a minefield for tourists and expats. Here's what you need to know.

The latest currency news from our partner Moneycorp, to help you find out what your money is worth.

May 1st is a jour férié in France, as well as the 'Fête du Travail' and La Fête du Muguet. Here's what you need to know.

We take a look at some of the bugs and common questions regarding the new 2023 French Property Declaration, what to expect from the May 1st demonstrations, plus it’s your last chance to sign up for our free Visas & Health Insurance webinar this week. Here are the French news stories you need to know about this week.

Vanessa Fisher talks to Steven and Sharon Saywell about why they chose to buy a holiday and investment property in the French Alps

The latest currency news from our partner Moneycorp, to help you find out what your money is worth.

To be eligible for a long-stay visa, you need to meet the minimum income and take out a private medical insurance policy - here's what you need to know.

How to use France’s nationwide network of Point Relais, Relais Colis, and Point de Retrait to send and receive e-commerce parcels.

Eager to start a new life in the south of France after falling in love with the first house they saw, Judy Cunliffe and husband Steven had a long wait before they could call it home

Known for its pine forests, Landes also draws tourists with its sandy beaches, surfing and outdoor charms, says Catharine Higginson

The latest currency news from our partner Moneycorp, to help you find out what your money is worth.

If it’s your first year paying taxes in France or you've recently bought a French property, you will need a numéro fiscal (tax number) to file your tax return and pay any relevant income, property, or wealth taxes due. Here’s how to get one.

Dreaming of buying a château in the south of France? This unique investment opportunity might be just what you’re looking for.

Wide-open skies, champagne producers, affordable properties and proximity to the UK-Aisne is the perfect place to live your French dream, says Janine Marsh

Ranging from basic to lavish, kit-build homes offer an option to create your own tailormade home in France for a very reasonable price

From uniquely French traditions and regional specialties to egg hunts and chocolate bunnies - here's how the French celebrate Easter or "Paques".

Pension strikes continue in France today, there’s talk of a new deal for post-Brexit school trips, and it’s the last chance to sign up for our free French tax webinar. Here are the French news stories you need to know about this week.

Perennial favourite Brittany is a canny place to buy for the future, says Stephen Pilkington of Agence Arguenon

If you’re an expat living in France, you must declare all foreign bank accounts and life insurance policies on your French tax return. Here’s what you need to know.

Removing a few small redundant walls turns into a major landscaping project for Dean Truder and his wife

The latest currency news from our partner Moneycorp, to help you find out what your money is worth.

If you opt to sell your French property using an estate agent, you will need to sign a ‘mandat de vente’ (a sales mandate). Let’s take a look at what this contract entails, the different types of mandate, and the things you need to know before you sign.

Rupert Springfield and husband Franck tell Greg Cook how they swapped a cramped city flat in the centre of Amsterdam for a stunning farm in the Dordogne set in sweeping acres

In France, there are certain dog breeds that are classified as “dangerous”, and strict rules govern the ownership of these dogs—some breeds are even banned altogether. The rules affect pit bulls, Staffordshire terriers, Rottweilers, and other breeds, and also apply to visitors wishing to travel with or move with their pets to France. Here’s what you need to know.

Income tax thresholds have increased by 5.4% for 2023 - we look at the new tax band thresholds and how much you could potentially save.

Typically, for those who are not familiar with the process will automatically use their bank for their exchange. However, a currency specialist will be able to help you plan the best time to exchange your funds and provide you with a more competitive rate. 

France’s pension strikes continue, there’s hope for a renewed alliance after last week’s Franco-British summit, plus send us your French tax questions! Here are the French news stories you need to know about this week.

Carolyn Reynier hunts for snails and homes in the mountains of Haut-Doubs in eastern France

The latest currency news from our partner Moneycorp, to help you find out what your money is worth.

Everything you need to know about leasing a car under an LLD (Location Longue Durée) or LOA (Location Avec Option d’Achat) contract in France.

France faces potentially its largest strike to date today, there’s some potentially good news for American and Canadian drivers in France, and don’t miss our special French tax webinar! Here are the French news stories you need to know about this week.

In 2023, all French property owners must fill in a new tax declaration form – the Declaration d'Occupation – detailing the occupancy status of their properties. Here, we take you through the process step by step and answer some of the most frequently asked questions.