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Top 10 ski resorts in France
Whether you are a winter sports enthusiast or a fan of raclette and hot chocolate, you will have to make a choice for your next mountain…
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- Home improvement
Extending Your House
Is your home becoming too small to accommodate your whole family? Be aware that most houses are modular and can undergo extension works,…
- Heritage
A weekend in the mountains in the Alps: Megève or Annecy?
The festivities are over but winter, for its part, is still present, and this is the opportunity to go to the mountains to enjoy it fully!…
- Things to do this month
Things to Do in January in France
Happy New Year to you all! The end-of-year festivities are over, a new year is beginning, and we hope that 2019 will be full of good…
- Sextant France
360 Tours
Today, the internet and new technologies are an integral part of the new property landscape. To stand out, Sextant has invested in a…
- Home improvement
Paint or wallpaper, which wall covering should you choose?
The work on your house is nearing completion and you need to choose how to dress your walls? Or are you simply renovating your house? You…
- Home improvement
The history of Provençal santons
Christmas is coming! The time has arrived to decorate your home with Christmas colours and set up your tree! But some people will also…
- Things to do this month
Things to do in December in France
December… Christmas, gifts, snow… this magical month is also the opportunity to discover new things, visit new cities, and take part in…
- Home improvement
Sell your property more easily with Home Staging
Your property has been on the market for a long time but you cannot understand why no purchase offer is coming to fruition? A reasonable…
- Home improvement
How to heat your property properly
As the cold arrives, the French spend on average twice as much time at home as in summer. No one wants to be cold at home, and the solution…
- Things to do this month
Things to Do in November in France
November, winter is approaching… Rain and wind are on the agenda but there's no question of staying indoors reminiscing about summer…
- Property news
How to get your property listed as a historic monument
You inhabit a castle, a former townhouse, a manor, a former palace... These exceptional properties distinguish themselves from others by…
- Sextant France
Sextant voted best French real estate agency for the 3rd consecutive year at European Property Awards
For the third consecutive year, Sextant wins the award for the 'best bilingual French real estate agency' at the European Property Awards…
- Sextant France
Sextant gets a new look!
For more than 10 years, the Sextant group has distinguished itself from other estate agency networks through its adaptability and its…
- Sextant France
Sextant celebrates its anniversary!
On 5th October, Sextant marks its candles! Everything began in 2005, in London, when two French people, Matthieu Cany and Brice Bonato were…
- Things to do this month
What to do in October in France
October sees the arrival of autumn, Halloween, and the return of warm clothing… Here is our selection of events not to be missed to make…
- Home improvement
Which flooring to choose for your house?
You need to install or renovate the flooring in your house but you don't know which one to choose? Are you hesitating between a comfortable…
- Heritage
A Weekend in Nantes
Autumn has arrived, the sun and flowering trees have given way to landscapes in warm colours. In some regions, temperatures remain summery…
- Property news
How many properties should you view before buying?
Purchasing a property involves a number of steps, most of which involve administrative tasks. However, the time required to view properties…
- Heritage
A weekend in Lille
Once the back-to-school period is over, the excitement gives way to the blues and a September that drags on. An escape for a weekend is the…
- Things to do this month
What to do in September in France
Don't panic, despite the back-to-school period, September still has plenty to offer and there's something for everyone. Let's see what's…
- Top picks
Top 10 most beautiful outdoor pools in France
This summer the heat lingers in France and not everyone can enjoy the seaside. This is the opportunity to discover the most beautiful…
