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, and probably one of the most important ones

Speaking French

Like any language, French can be learned efficiently with practice. In addition, living in France will make your learning easier, because you will hear French in all occasions, whether you are at the supermarket or listening to the radio while driving! Moreover, you will surely find...

France is a country with many geographical and cultural advantages which attract numerous retired British people. Here are some of the main reasons to retire in France...

Life annuity is coming back. Still potentially interesting, the investment deserves to be looked at in detail before signing up for it. So life annuity is coming back...

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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 d’hotes” in French.

However, it is important to not mix up Gite and chambre d’hotes

Superb landscapes are not the only thing to see in France. The roads that lead to  these hidden views are also worth exploring for themselves. We have beautiful properties a stone’s throw from these dream roads

Sixty eight million euros. This is the price for which the Bourbon-Conde hotel located in the 7^th district of Paris sold 2 years ago. Today, it still holds the world record Today, it still holds the world record

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 opportunity to discover marvellous landscapes and architecture rich in history and traditions.

Picture the scene; the sun is high, no clouds on the horizon, 30 degrees Celsius, and a glass of wine in your hands, “what else?” as George Clooney would say. And now imagine that it’s not any wine

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% to €5.230 per hectare (£5,000 for 2.47 acres). Is the rural exodus coming to an end after decades of influx towards cities? “The housing market in the countryside was more active