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There is so much pleasure and entertainment for the fashion aficionado in France, but the language barrier can take the...
This weekend is dedicated to European Heritage, and sites all over France are open to the public either free or...
A look at the different French foie gras products. Being unused to this product in the UK, the various forms of foie gras can be confusing at first.
There’s something magical in the air in France each September – a renaissance after the August shut-down, a new beginning after long holidays on the coast and slow summer days at rural retreats. In the blink of an eye, life in France changes.
Don't miss out. French property buyers are set to benefit after a recent government announcement reduced the qualifying ownership period to be eligible for an exemption from real estate capital gains tax.
A poll conducted by a French TV channel France 2 asked viewers around the country to vote for their favourite...
In August 2012 Jenny (a management consultant) and her partner John (a builder) moved to Huelgoat in Brittany, where they are currently converting a local property into their dream home. Here, they tell us the ups and downs of such a project.
Something for Everyone Oh these brocantes and vide-greniers are addictive! An old zinc watering-can or vintage enamel jug catches your...
Kylee turned her hobby into a a successful jewellery and art studio in Luc sur Orbieu, near Carcassonne and Narbonne.
Hemingway wrote “wherever you go for the rest of your life it stays with you, for Paris is a moveable...
We all have a Proustian Madeleine, that moment when you taste something that takes your mind instantly to your happy...
Health and Safety for your property in France needs to be based on a common-sense evaluation. As with the provision...
For most UK residents, making a move across the Channel does not mean a change in estate planning objectives. But what is likely to require a change is the financial planning approach and the techniques used to achieve these objectives.
Is my English Will valid in France, or must I have a French Will as well? Before accepting a one-size-fits-all foreign will, here's what you should know.
The main government organizations, resources and services in France all in one place.
There are many types of guaranteed rental schemes within the international property arena, but the French leaseback scheme which dates...
A writer didn't want to reach the point of saying “I wish I had done that when I was younger".
An Update from Val Walmsley,Property Finder in Vendée and Deux-Sèvres
Whenever they assesses a property Les Bons Voisins use this comprensive questionnaire, which covers every part of the property. Ready to out...
[IMAGE-MISSING]Learning French is one thing but learning French property purchasing and building language is a whole new adventure for would-be buyers and restorers. Here are some words and terms to get you started.
Image Yann Caradec via flickr Bastille Day on the 14th of July is the celebration of the French National Day,...
The summer sales in France officially start today. There are two official sales season: summer and winter. Each sales period...
Author Susie Kelly writes about the five years running a gîte in France. Out of 300 delightful guests, there was bound to be the one exception ...
Long summer evenings dining al fresco, the perfect time for entertaining (and if the weather doesn’t cooperate, use the rainy...
31 May 2013 Currency exchange rate: 1GBP = 1.16 euros On the week the euro is unchanged against sterling and...
A growing preference among families for self-catering accommodation in their own modern apartments.
Compared with the data from America and Britain, that from the Eurozone is weak.
The Paris apartment had great bones, but needed a top-to-bottom overhaul. How would they manage the renovation remotely?
You might think that it’s not that easy to misplace a freight car but that’s exactly what has been happening...
A holiday home from home with the added satisfaction of helping a worthwhile charity. Every penny goes to Combat Stress, which cares for UK veterans who have been traumatised by experiences during their service career.
In keeping with the changing moods and light of Normandy’s skies, the parks and gardens in Calvados offer remarkable variety: historic or modern, botanical or landscaped, bizarre or wild.
Every year, Vichy dedicates a long weekend at the end of April to recreating the dress and dancing associated with Napoleon III, who transformed his favourite spa town by introducing more parks and a casino - amongst other things.
Take a trip to the thermal spa town in Auvergne and you'll find a lots of local delicacies on the menu. Here's our at a glance guide to what to eat and drink in Vichy, whether you are on a health kick or need to satisfy a sweet tooth.
Moving or retiring to France is a dream that many share. However, because France is viewed as a high tax...
The 66th Cannes Film Festival (15-26 May) has just announced the list of films in competition in the different categories....
We had spoken to Pat seven years ago about his move to France...where is he now?
France Media Group has completed the acquisition of FRANCE TODAY magazine. First published in 1985, France Today has consistently provided...
Plans to build state-of-the-art new homes in a majestic French Alpine location which has been inhabited for more than 5,000 years.
If you’ve ever visited France it’s sure to have made an impression. For some it’s the food, the wine, the...
Award-winning designer James Besson shares his tips to create a garden in harmony with its surroundings.
It's never too late for 'late starters and re-starters' who love art, writing and music. Learning new skills in an idyllic setting is rejuvenating.
Perched on the cliffside village of Beynac-et-Cazenac, Aquitaine, “La Maisonnette” sits quietly elbow to elbow with the chateau commanding a...
I’m reposting a message from Outline Productions: Are you a British Expat living abroad? Are you thinking of returning to...
Franklin and Don fell in love with France for the language, the food, the art, the history and the sunshine in the Riviera.
It was a busy week for the euro. Initially it advanced by nearly a cent then retreated all the way...
This is an event that may very well go unnoticed. In a rather quiet and dignified manner, all over France...
In a recent conversation with an Australian couple who bought an investment apartment in Nice, Rebecca Russell asked them 5...
A sociable way to spend a chilly evening is to invite a group of friends and dust off the fondue...
Introduction: Although being expensive to maintain – the World Health Organisation has stated that France spends 11% of GDP on...