The French health service is one of the best; care is comprehensive and excellent, and waiting is practically unknown.

It is however, contributions based, which means that people do not automatically have health insurance entitling them to free healthcare, although of course doctors and clinics have to treat all emergency cases and since 2001, the system attempts to ensure that everyone has health insurance. Read more »

As there are only 200 senior residences in France and one third of the French population will be over 60 by 2050 (compared to 20% nowadays) more and more property developers are starting to offer new residences for seniors. These residences come with numerous fiscal advantages and are a very good and secure investment.

A survey released at the end of last year placed the UK as the worst place to live in Europe, in terms of quality of life. And guess who came out on top? Yes, France topped the chart, thanks to the earliest retirement age in Europe, the highest percentage of...

You are about to buy a French property or you may have already bought with us at Sextant French Properties?, This could be good news for those moving Sterling from the UK to France

Moving to France is an exciting adventure. You just found the right property to retire and are ready to cross the Manche to live in France. Everything has been fixed but one thing...

Health is a major concern when travelling abroad, equally for a short stay or a permanent move. That is why you ought to be very careful about your health insurance policy and get informed beforehand..

If you enjoy the pleasures of thermal baths, France offers numerous spas in different regions, mainly in mountain or seaside areas. If you are looking for a house to buy ...

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