Linky meters are essentially smart meters which have been gradually deployed throughout France over the last few years. The roll out of meters actually started as long ago as 2010, believe it or not, firstly in the cities of Tours and Lyon. They’ve gradually started being installed throughout the country by power grid operator Enedis.
Many people in France offer their second home or on-site gites to tourists throughout the summer months. Others buy property as holiday homes, perhaps not using them for more than a few months of the year. With interest and inflation on the rise across Europe, you’re not alone if you’re considering doing the same to make a few extra euros. Letting out your home in France can provide valuable additional income as there’s always demand for tourist accommodation.
The day you receive the keys to your French home is a very exciting one. You will, no doubt, be itching to move in and make it your own. There is a huge amount to think about when you do. But let us put the unpacking and sorting out to one side for a moment and think about a very important aspect of your new life in France: your social life!
Do you like the idea of an occasional trip to Paris, the fast-paced capital, from your dream home in France? If so, here are five towns and cities that are just 2 hours from France’s beating heart.
Are you tempted to start a new life in a beautiful village in France? If so, you’re not alone. Many British people, myself included, have done just that and if you asked them if they had any regrets, the majority would say “only that I didn’t do it earlier”.
