The French lifestyle is hard to pass up, no matter what type of setting you like best – bustling city, peaceful countryside, snow-covered mountains, warm and sunny beachfront... But the question of securing a French mortgage – and all that it entails – can put a halt to your plans before they even get started. In this guide, we're going to explain the process of getting a mortgage in France as a...
Life in France
If you’re planning to move to France with your children, you’re likely searching for international schools for expat students. Understanding the French education system and the differences between French state schools and international schools will be helpful in deciding what’s right for your child. From there, you’ll want to know how international schools may differ from one another. The good news...
If you own property in France or you’re planning to buy, you’re definitely going to need a French bank account. This is true whether you’re purchasing a second home to use on holiday or you’re going to be relocating to France full-time. Either way, it’ll be difficult if not impossible to get through the buying (and property-owning) process without a French bank account. Also, when you’re...
France's healthcare system has a great reputation, known for being reliable and consistently ranking at the top when compared to other national healthcare systems. Not only has the country been a leader in medical research for centuries, but France’s current health coverage includes doctors, specialists and both public and private hospitals. French residents, regardless of age, income or status, get...
Your guide to the French Riviera Set against the sparkly azure sea, the French Riviera is hailed for exclusive beach clubs, over-the-top superyachts, the star-studded Cannes Film Festival and an affluent population. There are also one or two sleepy fishing villages and serene hillside towns here, allowing you to take a break from the hustle and bustle when needed. Practically wherever you are, brightly...
While you may make it through a week or two when on holiday, you can’t build a life in France without learning to speak the language. Conversational French is a great start and it will certainly be helpful during your first few weeks in your new country. Yes, you’ll pickup some language skills once you move there permanently, but before you relocate you’ll want to know how to communicate with every...
France moved on to phase two of the ‘de-confinement’ process this week which means some really big changes. These changes include the opening of beaches, hotels, bars, cafes, restaurants, theatres, museums, gyms and more, we are now also allowed to travel around the country with no restrictions. This is wonderful news for France and the French Property Market because life can begin to head towards...
The Occitanie region remains one of France’s best-kept secrets, and some tourists don’t realize it exists until they find themselves nearby. Part of this is because the region was made official just a few years ago in 2016, when the Languedoc-Roussillon and Midi-Pyrénées regions were merged. Set in the southwest part of the country, Occitanie has the Mediterranean on its east and the Pyrenees to the...
While Italy is a close second, France is considered the world leader when it comes to wine production. If you’ve ever been curious about what makes French wine the best there is, consider a trip packed with wineries, vineyards and tasting experiences. Sample reds, whites and rosés while seeing some of the most stunning cities, villages and landscapes in the country. 1. Bicycle Wine Tour in...
Explore Provence You’ll find the most delightful villages in all of France in Provence, and summer is such a perfect time to visit the area because people are out and about, making the most of the beautiful, sunny weather. Sunflowers and lavender bloom, turning the countryside into a postcard-worthy vision. It’s also a great season for taking a property tour, and homebuyers can search for everything...