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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.

Where to buy property in the Pyrénées

The Pyrénées may not be able to compete with the altitude of the Alps but the mountain range is nothing if not spectacular. Spanning a whopping 450 km (almost double the length of Wales), the Pyrénées form a natural border between France and Spain.

Politesse: the French art of getting along nicely

“Politesse”, which literally translates as politeness but might better be described by another French word, etiquette, is of major importance when both visiting and living in France. Learn how learning a little politesse can ease your way when moving to France.

10 properties in France that would make a charming second home

Each year we run a survey to find out what you want to know about buying in France. Whether that’s an insight into the buying process, how to get your pension in France or a collection of properties suited to your requirements, it helps us gauge what you’re looking for.

Buying property in Occitanie

Occitanie is a large region in south-central France. Why is it named “Occitanie”? It joined the old regions of Languedoc-Roussillon and Midi-Pyrénées in 2016, which were historically linked by the language Occitan.