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Lower prices for holiday homes in Normandy and Brittany
According to the well know French Magazine Capital, fifteen years ago France counted 2.2 million holiday homes. Nowadays, 3.3 million holiday homes
Rural France is changing
Among its greatest assets, France can rely on its countryside. Indeed, rural France seems to attract tourists from all over the country and the world. Even…
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…
Which French Leaseback should I choose?
. Nowadays, if you want to finance your French leaseback property, it is better to select one which has a yield lower than 5%;
Antiquities for low prices in your new house
Are you looking for authenticity in your new house in France?
Blue Flag : enjoy the quality of beaches and marinas
The water quality is a major point in the decision of a place for vacation or even more for the purchase of a property.
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.
Latest hot spots in France
Some years ago, big cities were really popular in France. But nowadays, it seems that small towns and even villages are well appreciated by the British.
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…
Three days on the Cote d’Azur by Jim Beattie
The prospect of a long week-end on the French Riviera can only enchant.
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…
New in Languedoc: Beautiful house with leaseback opportunity
Looking to invest in an expanding housing market? Look no further than the new estate at Saint Benoit in the Languedoc-Roussillon region of southern France.…
Breaking News – Price reduction of the Finca Majorca development in Collioure
We are pleased to announce a price reduction of up to 17% on the 13 remaining properties on the Finca Majorca development in Collioure. This development, on…
Most people in France think Benny Hill is the epitome of British TV
Art historian Sandrine Voillet, who spent time working for the BBC, describes some of the cultural differences she has noticed between France and the UK.
Start the après-ski early on the ski train to the French Alps
As the leaves continue to fall and the days become ever shorter and increasingly cold and miserable, the average person naturally begins to entertain thoughts…
Unique opportunity in Paris – Luxurious Haussmann style apartments to redecorate next to Notre Dame
This 19 century private mansion located in the Ile Saint-Louis (near Notre Dame) offers 5 luxurious apartments.
A movie that will give you a taste of the South of France
Yesterday I watched a film that give a real taste of the South of France: A good Year (2006)
A unique opportunity has arisen to purchase a home on a working winery in the South of France
Earlier this week, I discovered a hidden gem tucked away in rural South of France.
Breaking News – St Palais sur Mer leaseback
We received a notice from our leaseback developer in St Palais sur Mer (property ref 15998). As they have sold most of the development within the last few…