French property market news
You’ll find all the latest French property news here at France Property Guides, so you can stay up to speed when buying property in France. From updates on house prices to breakdowns of new legislation, you needn’t look anywhere else for French property market news. Get the latest below.
Moving to France with children: The French education system
The French educational system is one of the best in the world. Generally speaking, it is based far more on the academic core subjects with slightly less emphasis on sports and arts. Having said that, there is still plenty of excellent teaching in the latter category, it is just that the French have always placed greater importance on academia.Read more...
How to make France your home
Our resident expat in France provides some insider tips around renovating a period property and integrating into the local community.Read more...
It’s time for a Christmas (property) shopping trip to France
With two weeks until Christmas, you’ve got plenty of time to pop over for a shopping trip in our amazing Christmas markets. And if 2018 is the year you’re determined to make that dream come true, seriously, this is a great time to put a French cottage in your Christmas stocking!Read more...
Gardening French style
Here’s a poser for Gardeners’ Question Time, how can you nose around lots of private French gardens, large and small? Good news! Your gardening inspiration will bloom when you join the Jardins Ouverts (Open Garden) scheme.Read more...
Affordable property in central France
Bargain hunters in France should head inland to an area slightly west of the country’s centre for the best deals, according to recent statistics showing the nationwide variance in houses prices.Read more...
Having fun with French
Follow these top tips from our expat in France and you will find learning French can actually be an enjoyable experience.Read more...
Raise a glass on Beaujolais Nouveau Day
Be sure to keep the third Friday in November free every year when you make the move to France, otherwise you will miss out on a unique celebration. Beaujolais Nouveau Day is a chance to show your appreciation for one of the less fashionable varieties of French wine. Any excuse for a tipple!Read more...
France’s November news updates
The popularity of President Macron has cooled, but at least the coming of winter means you’re safe from eviction until Easter. Also this month, parcel deliveries begin on a Sunday, and the process of getting both a new car and a new spouse just got easier!Read more...
More flights to France (and great weather!)
Getting to France has never been easier, with new flight routes just announced. Who wouldn’t love a springtime trip to Bordeaux?Read more...
How to decorate your French home and have fun doing it!
What works in your British home probably won’t look right in France. So this week I am offering a few clues on how to make your French home beautiful, without breaking the bank.Read more...
How to improve your language skills
Learning French isn’t so hard after all, according to new research that shows the positive effect of a drink or two. Don’t worry, just start chatting as best you can.Read more...
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