Where can you go online to find out about life in France? These five sites offer news and information that can help you decide how to find your perfect home and build your ideal lifestyle in France
Are you looking live the dream in France? A surge in the number of sales and enquiries into properties for second and permanent homes indicates that the allure of the French lifestyle is in ever-increasing demand.
But how possible is it to truly achieve a dream life in France? For those who have never experienced living in France before, how do you decide where to live, what type of property will you buy and how can you earn a living? Then there are all the other issues, such as how to get by in a country where you might not be able to speak the language very well, how to organise healthcare and where to find schools for your children – the list can seem endless.
Of course, as Home Hunts is a buyer’s agent, many of these issues can be solved with the help of their team during the buying process and after. But as preparation is the key, it is always helpful to read and learn about life in France, as well as other people’s experiences, as it will help your move to be as successful as possible.
If you are looking to learn and read more about life in France then these websites are an excellent place to start.
Angloinfo
The Angloinfo websites have been around since 2000 when the Riviera site was launched. Angloinfo is aimed at supporting the international expat community and now has English-language sites in over 100 expat destinations around the world. Each region of France has its own site, so general, as well as location-specific, information about life in France is accessible to readers.
Packed with a directory of services, forum discussions by people living in France, events, jobs and blogs, there is a treasure trove of information on this site that is highly valuable to expats. Whether you’re looking for general information about life in France or answers to particular questions, this is a good place to start.
The Good Life France
The Good Life France was started by award-winning travel writer Janine Marsh in December 2011 and celebrates all things that are joyful and fascinating about France. Through the website and social media pages, The Good Life France has rocketed in popularity over the last few years.
Holidays, culture, gastronomy, language and property are covered – and Home Hunts’ property advice and tips are often included on the website and in the newsletter. There is also an online magazine to read which is filled with articles about places, events, culture and food in France, as well as expert advice and real-life stories.
The Connexion
The Connexion is the only monthly, national English-language newspaper in France. It also has a website, which has recently been redesigned to go beyond what the newspaper offers and to be more user friendly.
While both are filled with French news and practical information, the website has a new section called Mag, which posts articles on food, drink, culture and travel, along with expat lifestyle stories.
The People section includes profiles of people doing interesting things in France, and the Helpguides are well-researched lifesavers to those unfamiliar with the French system. Issues such as income, healthcare tax, pensions, moving to France and the education system are just some of the areas covered.
Complete France
Complete France is run by Archant Specialist publishing house which produces French Property News, France Magazine and Living France, three leading France-focused magazines. All articles on the site are written in English by experts or professional writers. Property, lifestyle, holidays, culture and language are the main areas covered, and there is also a section where you can discover France-based bloggers.
Home Hunts’ Blog
Why is buying property in France a good investment? Where are the best places to live in France? These questions are answered on the Home Hunts blog, along with hundreds more. Location guides, up-and-coming areas, the most coveted hotspots and the safest havens for investment, these are all areas covered in this blog, which is also infused with inside information from local consultants, experts and journalists.
Home Hunts’ website also offers extensive information regarding vineyard properties, the buying process and the yacht market, and its new magazine deLux, is bursting with news about French life, luxury property and hotspot locations.
To start looking for luxury property in France, visit www.home-hunts.com, but to discuss any specific questions you have, whether relating to property or life in France, call a Home Hunts consultant on +33 (0)970 44 66 43.
