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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…
What is Mardi gras all about? Where to celebrate the carnival in France?
If you like laughing, playing and eating good food… you should go to France in March
Why buy a French chateau?
The largest, most spectacular, historic and magnificent building par excellence, the biggest property that any human can possess on earth… We do not lack the…
A wood fuelled heating system may be more efficient than your boiler…
Is there anything cosier than a fireplace in your living room? 6 million French people use wood to heat their property. The wood heating system has one great…
Daily life on a farm explained
Did you ever dream when you were a child of owning a farm, feeding all the animals, surrounded by miles upon miles of beautiful countryside and getting away…
Huge tax breaks for property owners in France (and the EEA)
We would like to share some good news with you – if you are a British resident and own a property in France (or in the EEA) or are thinking of buying one,
Languedoc-Roussillon: the centre of the world?
Perfectly situated with the sea on one side and the Pyrenees to the south, the Languedoc-Roussillon has turned out to be a trendy destination for English…
Rainwater harvesting: Another clever way to save energy
Nowadays we all want to minimise environmental damage and reduce our energy bills. Houses fitted with solar panels enable
Ski Properties: better in the Alps or in the Pyrenees?
What lucky future owners you are! Not only do you have the opportunity to buy a French property in a ski resort, but you have two different areas to choose…
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…
Top 10 facts about saving money in France
You are about to buy a French property or you may have already bought with us at Sextant French Properties?,
What are you planning for your Easter week-end?
We have only just started 2011 but already spring is arriving. Do you need some peace and quiet to forget the packed days of Christmas and New Year’s? The…
A new record set for the price of property in France
The average price of property in France has set a new record during the fourth quarter of 2010, with an increase of 8.7% on the year,
First snow in the Alps!
You know it’s that time of year again when we start mentioning the first snow of the season. Often it falls a little later in the year, towards the end of…
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,…
Spill the beans on your favourite French property and win a bottle of Champagne!
A beautiful French country house. You may own one, or dream of owning one, or have marvelled at one from afar. We all have a property in mind- maybe a stunning…
The secret to bridging loan success in France
It’s a familiar story. You’ve put your UK home on the market, keen to make a fresh start in France. You decide to go to France on a prospective viewing trip,…
French Property developers go green
Major French developers all adopt LEB standards early (Low Energy Building). LEB. For the last couple of months, it has been all the developers can think of.
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…
Invest in a holiday home in the beautiful Languedoc area
With 15 million tourists each year, the Languedoc Roussillon is a beautiful region of southern France. A few years ago, only the Cote d’Azur was prized by…