The latest FrenchEntrée webinar provides a comprehensive overview of the visa and residency requirements for moving to France, covering the key steps and documentation needed throughout the process. Hosted by the experts at FrenchEntrée, you’ll hear from immigration lawyers at Lexidy and insurance specialists at FAB French Insurance… FrenchEntrée’s webinars give you direct access to a team of... Source ..read more

An overview of the French property buying process and how it differs from the UK, by Karen Tait… While there are plenty of similarities between the process of buying a property in France or in England and Wales (Scotland has a different system again), there are some key differences too; the main ones being the contract becomes binding earlier on in the process in France, shortly after an offer has... Source ..read more

Janine Marsh has a spring in her step as she walks the dogs and rounds up stray cows! Every season has its charms, but there’s something special about spring here in the Seven Valleys, Pas-de-Calais, where I live. Winters are not Siberian-style, snow falls rarely, but my neighbours tend to stay inside with shutters closed against the chill wind that can howl down the hill outside our house. Source ..read more

The Dordogne department in Nouvelle Aquitaine, southwestern France has long been a popular destination for property buyers, both domestic and international. Known for its picturesque medieval towns, rolling countryside, and rich cultural heritage, the Dordogne offers an alluring blend of tranquility and charm. Despite its enduring appeal, the Dordogne can still provide opportunities for those... Source ..read more

The city of Antibes, as with many other parts of the Cote d’Azur, pays homage to the visionary artist Picasso, where on the 50th anniversary of his death, the Musee Picasso is celebrating ‘La Fin du Debut” (“The End of the Beginning”) of his late paintings from 1969-1972. From its dominant position above the Mediterranean, the impressive stone architecture of the old Chateau Grimaldi... Source ..read more

France’s world-famous winds have shaped the country’s landscape, architecture, culture, lifestyle – and even fashion, says Daniela Harris… Bordered by four seas (North Sea, Channel, Atlantic and Mediterranean) and by three mountain ranges (Alps, Jura and Pyrénées), France is quite literally the perfect storm for a changeable climate, driven by its variable winds. Its reputation for being a windy... Source ..read more

Matthieu Cany shares the latest data on Blue Flag beaches and explains how the programme impacts the demand for seaside homes in France… Sun, sea and sand. Three enticing words that many of us associate with tranquillity and happy memories made during the holidays. With 5,500km stretching along the English Channel, Atlantic and Mediterranean shores, it’s fair to say that France has firmly... Source ..read more

When published author Lewis Hinton moved to perfume capital Grasse, he found the perfect place to write his novels… When people ask why I moved to the French Riviera, I say, “Dennis Wheatley”. A mid-20th-century author of decidedly ‘unwoke’ occult thrillers, is, I admit, an odd reason, but it is the truth, albeit not the whole truth. I must have been about 12 when I read To the Devil a Daughter... Source ..read more

For those seeking a high-altitude property close to great skiing (and even better après ski), Joanna Leggett seeks out the hottest spots in the winter Alps… In the French Alps, they describe Mont Blanc as the ‘roof of Europe’. So where better where to start talking about après ski than ‘on the ceiling’ of the Alps at Méribel’s La Folie Douce, a bar and club? Situated at the foot of Mont Blanc... Source ..read more

Nestled on the picturesque shores of the English Channel, Cherbourg-en-Cotentin beckons travellers with its rich maritime history and captivating naval heritage. From ancient seafaring roots to modern-day bustling ports, this French gem offers a fascinating journey through time for history enthusiasts and sea lovers alike. Nestled within Cherbourg’s charming streets lies a treasure trove of Roman... Source ..read more