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.
A guide to Provence-Alpes Cote d’Azur
Often known as “PACA” to those in France, the area more commonly known as “Provence” still holds its place amongst many as the most glamorous and luxurious area of France.Read more...
Living in France: why it works for us
British expats resident in France, Alexis and Rod, share their thoughts on why happy French living is there for the takingRead more...
Top tips for owning and managing a successful chambre d’hotes
Interested in having an income in France? Setting up a chambre d’hotes just may suit you.Read more...
Brexit or no Brexit, we’re moving to France!
We speak to Tracey and Mark Sharp from Hampshire who are undeterred by the EU Referendum result and Brexit doom to forge ahead with their plans to open a guesthouse in FranceRead more...
Accessing French state healthcare via Puma
Our expert partners in France, Charles Hamer, offer their independent expertise to make sure you know how to access healthcare in France.Read more...
How are the French faring in the Rio Olympics?
France has always been a strong sporting nation and there is a great deal of interest in the Olympics in Rio. Find out how Team France are getting on so far…Read more...
The property market in France
Looking at the French property market post-referendum, is it still a buyer’s market, or are things slowly changing?Read more...
Buying in France: make it easy on yourself
France Property Guide brings you top tips to stay motivated and buy your dream property in France successfully. We may live in uncertain times, but France never seems to lose its allure for British people – with many more determined than ever to find their own bolthole in France. Let’s not forget that France is a very big country, with plenty to offer in terms of lifestyle, comfort, beauty, and space. We offer our Top Five Tips for staying on the right track and realising your dream of buying in France.Read more...
How will Brexit impact Brits buying and living in France?
It is still early days and nothing is going to change for at least two years. Indeed, things may not change at all but that would be looking too far into the future – what we’re all wondering is how this will impact those living in France.Read more...
The climate, beaches and lifestyle in the Languedoc region
The Languedoc Roussillon lies down in the true South of France, sharing many geographical aspects with its more expensive sister region, Provence. It is mainly a wine growing area – actually the largest in the world – but has so much else to offer: hundreds of kilometres of sandy beaches, historical Cathar monuments, hiking trails, rivers, mountains, skiing, proximity to Spain. Living here, one of the first things that expats are struck by is the wonderful golden light of the sun. They say there are 320 days of sunshine here; although it is a seasonal climate and can get quite cold in tRead more...
Spotlight on the South: The rich and exciting history of the Cathars
When driving around the winding mountain roads and rugged countryside of the Languedoc Roussillon, you cannot help but notice the extraordinary ruined monument, built by the Cathars The Cathars were followers of a rival church in early medieval times, who dismissed the riches and ceremony of the Catholic church in favour of purity and equality. Catholics at the time named the Cathars as nothing short of heretics.Read more...