French regions
France, Land Of Champagne
In the seventeenth century, at the time of its invention by a genius monk, only large noble families had the privilege of drinking…
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- French property
French taxes vs British taxes
French and English tax systems seem to differ in the sense that the different income stages do not tally as
- Lifestyle
Languedoc-Roussillon: Home to France’s best oysters
The Bouzigues oyster is famous for its flavour and freshness.
- French history
Les Calanques de Marseille
Marseille’s Magnificent Rocky Inlets According to the general opinion, the term « calanque » would come from the provençal word « calenco »…
- Lifestyle
Nantes: a city to be discovered.
Nantes is a city situated in Pays de la Loire that has been brought to European attention this year after obtaining the title of Green…
- French property
Own a piece of a castle with working winery in the South of France
Sextant Properties is pleased to announce the launch of a new renovation castle project in the south of France.
- French property
Renting your holiday home in France
If you already own a holiday home or second home in France, you may have thought about renting out your property
- French property
Report on current French property market environment
Good news.Buying a property in France has become even more affordable.
- French property
Running a B&B in France
Today in France 20,000 guesthouses are in activities, and welcome holiday-makers from all around the world throughout the year.
- French property
The Annecy “Blue Lake”
The Annecy “Blue Lake” combines sweetness and the great charm of living at the foot of high mountains of Savoy.
- Living in France
The French Teaching System
In France, the education of children (and not schooling per say as many think) is compulsory from age 6 to 16.
- Lifestyle
Tips for a green home
Green is the new thing ! Apart from an environmental protection purpose, energy savings raise economic concerns.
- Lifestyle
Top 10 – The Best Restaurants in France
The first Guide Michelin was published in 1900. Since then, the little red book has been a reference for connoisseurs of French cuisine.
- Lifestyle
Top 10 recipes – A little taste of France in your plate!
When leaving France after a short or long stay often the thing that everyone misses the most is the famous French cuisine.
- French property
What You Can’t Miss While In Rouen
Rouen, the most famous city of Normandy, hosts this year the 6th edition of the Armada, a free sailing boat meeting, featuring 37 of the…
- Lifestyle
Tempting Winter Properties!
Properties in stations can be really more affordable than what you expect! Here is a selection of some of our really tempting winter…
- Lifestyle
5 Steps to Redecorate your Home
Feeling like redecorating your French property? Many owners perceive it as a huge project and often aren’t sure that they have what it…
- Lifestyle
Euro Disney’s 20th Birthday!
The 1st European amusement Park has just reached its peak for its 20th Birthday, welcoming 16 millions of visitors in 2012.
- Living in France
Expatriates buying homes in France
With over 42,000 sales, non-residents and overseas buyers accounted for 4.6% of the market in 2011,
- French property
Free advertising opportunity for your future Business in France
Do you feel like your work/life balance just isn’t working? Do you spend long hours at work and less time than you’d like with your friends…
- Legal
French legislation on safety devices for pools
Designed to reduce the risk of drowning in swimming pools, the legislation referring to device pool safety is Article L128-2 in force…
- Lifestyle
Let’s celebrate Shrove Tuesday the 12th February 2013!
Should you not be able to make other famous carnivals around the world, there is more than one French city
- French property
Living on a Barge
Many of us are dreaming of living in an unusual place, an old shop, a mill, a yurt… Even a barge! Sailing, living close to Nature, enjoying…
- French property
Selling your French home? Choose the right sales mandate
When selling your French property through a real estate agent, you’re being offered a choice between simple, semi-exclusive or exclusive…
