Vive La France! How to be more French
There’s a lot of advice about making the effort to integrate with your local community upon relocating to France. But apart from interacting and mixing with the locals, how can you quickly appear to be more French? Acting like a native and truly blending in. Here we look at 10 tips that will instantly make you appear more French in your attitude and outlook, as well as when engaging in conversation.
Your healthy life in France: the rise of wild swimming
Being large and squarish, in France you can find yourself a long way from a beach. No problem, when there are such beautiful rivers and lakes to swim in. Wild swimming, as swimming outdoors in rivers and lakes rather than in municipal pools is known, has dramatically risen in popularity. It even featured in the Paris Olympics, to varying success. Here we highlight the rise of wild swimming in France, with a few do’s and don’ts and recommendations on where to swim.
Do I need a visa to stay in my second home in France?
Here at Property Guides, we talk to many aspiring buyers, just like you, who are confused about the legalities of living in a second home in France. We’re here to straighten things out.
6 reasons to buy property in France right now
Reports show the number of Brits with second homes in France dropping for the first time in a decade. However, there are many reasons to buy property in France now. In fact, many of those once-owning holiday homes have decided to jump right in and are living here as permanent residents. Perhaps accelerated by the COVID pandemic, embracing the “life is too short” philosophy.
