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How Safe is France Compared to the UK?
Many people perceive France as a very safe country, where there are few crimes. That is one of the main reasons why foreigners choose to move to France
Retiring in France
Within 10 years, around 12% of the British population will retire. As shown by a study dating back to 2012, around 70% of prospective overseas buyers are aged…
Top 10 vineyards properties in the South of France
With the summer finally coming in Europe it is time to look at some dream properties. You will find in this
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 and family?
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…
The Most Original Sextant Properties!
For French architecture and uncommon lovers, here is a selection of Sextant’s finest original properties fitting a wide range of budget!
Top 5 Inexpensive Sextant Houses with Swimming Pools
Stop believing French properties that include a swimming pool implies luxury pricing!
When retiring to France, you must think about…
Many Britons want to retire to France as it is the destination for a pension abroad.
May First, Bank Holiday & Lily in the Valley
Have you ever tried to contact any private or public company in France on May 1st? You may know then, that it is impossible. Indeed, May 1st is a bank holiday,…
10 greatest reasons for retiring to France
France is a country with many geographical and cultural advantages which attract numerous retired British people. Here are some of the
A new dawn for life annuity
Life annuity is coming back. Still potentially interesting, the investment deserves to be looked at in detail before signing up for it.
How to set up and run a successful chambres d’hotes in France
. If you have a big house in a charming surroundings with some empty bedrooms, it might be interesting for you to turn your house into a lovely B&B or “chambre…
Prices for prestige properties have risen more in Paris than anywhere else
Sixty eight million euros. This is the price for which the Bourbon-Conde hotel located in the 7th district of Paris sold 2 years ago. Today, it still holds the…
Retirement in France: 47.5 million Euros of pension fraud avoided
539 Algerian centenarians: this is the number of retired people who are receiving a CNAV pension in Algeria. Last year it was the Greek authorities who…
The revival of rural homes in France
Last year, transactions involving rural houses increased by almost 15% to €6.6 billion. The market is getting better, but is still mixed. Farmland rose by 1.4%…
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…
Beaches in France
The French mainland has water on more or less three sides – the Atlantic, the English Channel – or La Manche as the French prefer to call it – and the…
Pays-De-La-Loire best ‘grands crus’
France has plenty of regions producing wines classified as A.O.C (Appellation d’Origine Contrôlée) especially in the South of France. But one region in the…
Best local food in the south of France
For centuries, the whole world has appreciated French cuisine. Varied, both hearty and balanced, French cooks have built up their reputation step by step.…
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…
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…
Legal fees when buying a French property
For several years, France has been a property market particularly different from others in Europe. A British buyer may not be used to the system and may…
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…