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Focus: Bathing areas in France
Every year, the European Environment Agency publishes a report on bathing water quality in France.
FRENCH BRANDING
France will implement a strategy of “French branding” to promote French manufactured products and French culture throughout the world.
Bordeaux, a city to be discovered
Bordeaux is a port city, crossed by the Garonne River, situated in the Gironde department of the Aquitaine region. The city and region is most of all renowned…
French world-class spirits
Pastis Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur, Marseille, Toulon Sun and herbs combine to form the most famous Provence appetizer, Pastis.
The Canal du Midi: A Good Place to Live
Such a beautiful area to enjoy sun and tranquillity! The Canal du Midi has been one of the most appreciated sites in France for many years.
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 champagne.
Languedoc-Roussillon: Home to France’s best oysters
The Bouzigues oyster is famous for its flavour and freshness.
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 Capital of Europe.
The Annecy “Blue Lake”
The Annecy “Blue Lake” combines sweetness and the great charm of living at the foot of high mountains of Savoy.
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.
Sextant finests’ Mills!
Here is a selection of some of Sextant Properties finests’Mills. Vendee – Beautiful restored windmill with gardens €192,400 This beautiful fully renovated…
See the Millau Viaduct Next Summer
The Millau Viaduct (or in French – “le Viaduc de Millau”) is a cable-stayed, road-bridge, crossing the valley of the river Tarn in Millau
What makes Languedoc Roussillon so attractive?
Languedoc Roussillon is a French region, located in the South of France. It stretches along the Mediterranean
Property prices in Paris- screened
Prices have soared in the capital, and have broken all records. However, this boom time could be over soon.
Wine Cellars in France
Wine cellars are more than just a basic cellar. In some French regions people spend hundreds of hours taking care of them as they can need constant attention,…
Good projections for French football
More than €1.8 billion! These are the investment figures for the renovation of French stadiums for the UEFA EURO 2016 football tournament, which compared with…
What’s life like near the Canal du Midi?
The most pleasant and popular waterway in Europe is hugely popular and more and more house are being built nearby. The fact is that the channel offers a unique…
Best solutions to handle costs of a second home
Maintaining a garden, converting outbuildings … Due to the increase in gas and electricity bills, in addition to continuous rises in council taxes and…
Build a pergola above your terrace
Does your French house need a touch of something new? A simple idea to inject more character into your garden would be to build a pergola.
Property: Invest for seniors
As there are only 200 senior residences in France and one third of the French population will be over 60 by 2050 (compared to 20% nowadays) more and more…
Top 10 destinations for French ski properties
Winter is still holding us in its icy grip, so a skiing holiday may be just what you need! Sextant French Properties suggests a variety of Winter sports…
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…
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…
French Property Trends – April 2010
Recent surveys reveal that the British own more second homes in France than any other nation.