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Burgundy best ‘grands crus’
As you may know, France has plenty of regions producing wines classified as A.O.C (Appellation d’Origine Contrôlée) since 1936, the year of the first Burgundy…
How can you transform your balcony?
Often essential for those living in town houses, a balcony can be a breath of fresh air, and the ideal place to sunbathe and read in summer. Indeed not…
A secure pool cover is the safest way to protect your children
Since 2003, French law compels owners to install a safety system on any newly-built swimming pool. Owners who had a pool installed before the bill was adopted…
Marks & Spencer back in France by the end of the year
If you like shopping in Marks & Spencer stores you will be happy to know that after a decades’ absence, the Dutch chief executive Marc Bolland announced on…
Save your money/energy with solar panels!
In troubled times like these when saving money can be essential to keep your head above the water, a long-term solution for a French property has revealed…
Salon Renover in Paris
Are you planning to buy, or are you the owner of a French property to renovate?
What is a French colonie de Vacances?
If your children (and you!) need a break, the French colonies de vacances are made for you. The colonies de vacances in France are organizations (sometimes…
Specialised removals for your move to France
PSS International Removals have specialised in moving families overseas for more than 27 years. Having successfully handled thousands of removals to France…
The enchanting world of thatched cottages- from rustic dwelling to bijou property
Thatch has come to symbolise the quintessential image of traditional, rural Normandy, synonymous with cosy half timbered farmhouses,
Welcome to Les Arcs
Known as one of the most sought after ski resort areas in the French Alps, Les Arcs is about to open another busy winter season. It’s been reported that forty…
How does the property basket work?
• Register – Firstly, register on the website by clicking ‘Register free today’ found under the heading My Sextant. This is very simple and only takes a couple…
Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe- Race weekend!
Summer may be swiftly fading into shorter evenings and rainy days, and thoughts of Glorious Goodwood and Royal Ascot may be little more than distant memories,…
Going overseas for a first buy
.According to foreign exchange and international money transfer specialist Moneycorp, prospects are poor for the British real estate market, as 25% of…
How to open a bank account in France: a few tips
. Keeping your account in the UK while living in France is a possible but rather expensive solution, as banks very often charge for withdrawals and financial…
Success Story with Sextant
Since 2006, Elizabeth and Kenneth N. had thought about buying a property in France. Elizabeth is a teacher and her husband is a consultant for a company in…
Brand New Airport in Brive La Gaillarde
Brive-La-Gaillarde, also abbreviated “Brive”, is a French city in the South West of France, in the Limousin Region, and is the Correze department’s…
Antiquities for low prices in your new house
Are you looking for authenticity in your new house in France?
Grasse, world’s perfume capital since the Middle-ages
Grasse is a commune in the Alpes-Maritimes department, on the French Riviera. The town is considered to be the world’s perfume capital.
Jazz and songs of the Cicada in Juan Les Pins
If you want to spend some times enjoying the jewels of Juan Les Pins, “Jazz A Juan” is your place.
Les Joutes de Sete
Every summer, a unique sporting event takes place in the city of Sete, in the Languedoc Roussillon region, called Joutes Nautiques (nautical jousting). Les…
Expat lifestyle “sunnier in more ways than one”
Nine out of ten British expatriates say moving overseas has given them a better quality of life.
You will not believe what I am looking at right now…
On a magazine assignment to discover the Dordogne, travel writer Kimberley Lovato fell head over heels for its entrancing landscape, friendly people and…
10 things you MUST take to France
A checklist for your viewing trip
France comes first for the best place to live in the world
According to an article published in the Daily mail today, The Quality of Life Index, published by International Living magazine for the 30th year, says the…