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.
Time Out names the world’s coolest neighbourhood and it’s in France!
Notre-Dame du Mont, a neighbourhood in Marseille’s 6th arrondissement, was recently named by Time Out as the “world’s coolest neighbourhood.” The list totals 38 destinations worldwide and ranks each location on its arts, culture, street life, food and one-of-a-kind local flavour. Taking the top spot, Marseille’s Notre-Dame du Mont beat renowned neighbourhoods like Seongsu-dong in Seoul, South Korea and Kerns, in Portland, USA.Read more...
French MPs reject bid to ease visa ruling for Brits with second homes in France
*Since this article was published, the French government rejected the law that would have allowed Brits with second-homes the right to stay in France for up to 6 months without a visa. Read more here.Read more...
Looking to be healthier in 2024? Learn how to live a healthy life in France
There is a huge amount of talk about living a healthy lifestyle at the moment. France is no exception and the French seem to have a good idea of how to live a happy, healthy life.Read more...
10 homes in France for €250,000 or less
When buying a property overseas, it’s likely that you want to be a bit pickier than you are in your home country. After all, you’re not only buying a home, but you’re also buying into a brand-new way of life!Read more...
Hope for British holiday-home owners in France
British holiday-home owners affected by the 90-day rule post-Brexit, were offered a glimmer of hope this week. This light came with proposed plans allowing for more flexible visas and freedom to spend lengthened time at their properties.Read more...
How easy is it to set up a gite business in France?
Setting up a gite business in France is something anyone can do with the right knowledge and preparation. With France constantly being one of the most popular countries for British people to visit and in which to buy a second home, setting up a gite business is an ideal way of having an income and making your property pay for itself.Read more...
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...
The evolution of Halloween in France
If your favourite holiday to celebrate is Halloween, then a word of caution. This tradition does not quite hold the gravitas in France that it may in other countries, particularly the US and the UK. However, as with many things, this is evolving slowly but surely. Halloween in France is gaining popularity, with many more people getting involved in celebrations. Particularly those with children, and, perhaps surprisingly, more in rural locations than within cities.Read more...
Discover six second-home locations in Northern France
France, our nearest neighbour, is really just a hop, skip and a jump away. A weekend break in the north of the country could well inspire you to buy a second home there.Read more...
The appeal of the Hérault in the south of France
Often overlooked for the more popular Dordogne or Charente by international buyers, the Hérault offers the best of both rural France and seaside resort towns.Read more...
Things to know about pets in France
When you’re moving to France with animals, be it dogs, cats, hamsters or rabbits, you want peace of mind that they’ll get there safely and be happy. So you’ll be glad to know that pets in France are commonly accepted in public places. Some bars, restaurants and shops permit pets too, although dogs are more commonly welcomed than other animals.Read more...
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