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Viewing trip to France
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Paris Plage
Paris Plage 2013 Open From July 20th to August 18th (8am to Midnight) This year, Paris Plage takes place from 20th July to 18th August 2013.
Hotels: the 5th Star arrives in France
Since the 23rd of July, the new French hotel categorisation system, which made appear the fifth star and the “palace” category, has officially replaced the…
Top 10 museums in Paris
1- Le Louvre
How to Register as a New French Resident
You have recently decided to definitely settle in France and you want to become a resident.
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
Top 10 Normandy Sea Resorts
Here are the ten most beautiful and
How to visit a property: tips you should know
As you will surely know, viewing a property is an essential element of a successful purchase project, and you should not
The kings of the second home are… the French!
France has 3 million dwellings “exclusively used for weekends, holidays or leisure”, according to the INSEE (the French institute for statistics and economic…
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…
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,
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…
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…
10 things you MUST take to France
A checklist for your viewing trip