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 18th March 2010
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Welcome to the business guide for western FranceWelcome to the most comprehensive English-language guide to business information for western France.You will find essential details here that will help you make a more informed decision about investing in and relocating to this part of France.  This unique project is a collaboration between FrenchEntrée, the definitive English-language guide to life in France, and Invest in Western France, the economic development agency for the regions of Pays de la Loire and Poitou Charentes.  Information gathered for you here includes details on the area’s commercial activities, population statistics, infrastructure network and other industrial data. On a personal level, there is also information on moving to France, the property market, healthcare and schools. For the first time, you have one source for information on western France for your business and your family. Running a business in FranceMany people dream of moving to France and working for themselves. Read how a father and son realised their ambition and opened a bar in the Pays de la Loire.
Flights to the Pays de la Loire Visit the FrenchEntrée Flights to the Pays de la Loire map to view the airlines flying from the UK airports to France. |
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Translation services
 Find an English/French translation service in the Pays de la Loire for commercial and private projects here .
Education in France
.jpg) Starting school in a country with a different education system and language can be daunting. This section will help you understand how French education works, from école to lycée, plus much more including real-life stories from those already here.
Office support services in France
 Burophone offers complete office support services including office space renting (from just two hours to full time) with furniture, phone and Internet, registered address ("fiscal location") and secretarial services. Based in Angers with expert advice in English. Email here or visit their site here.
Complete guide to French health system
 France is regarded as having the best health care system in the world. Discover here how it works and what you need to do to obtain the right level of care and insurance.
Moving your money to France
 Details on how to open a French bank account and information on pensions and other investments. Top experts in their field provide financial tips to help you and your money make the move to France.
Employment in France
 Essential information if you are planning to find work in France. This useful guide helps you navigate the job market here and gives plenty of practical tips.
The new auto-entrepreneur system for small firms
 The French government has introduced new measures aimed at reducing the taxes and financial costs of running a small business or being self-employed in France.
Grow your business in Western France
 If you are looking for a European location offering excellent business opportunities and a fabulous quality of life, look no further.Western France offers free and confidential advice with English-language support every step of the way. |
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A former engineer with the space program is now in charge of landing new investors in the west of France..JPG)
A new American university in France is using cutting edge technology to teach languages and provide students with essential new media skills.
Companies who are enthusiastic about doing business in France should seek expert legal advice at an early stage to help protect their commercial interests and minimize the risk of something going wrong...
Companies planning to operate in France and hire staff should consider the services of a specialist employment agency that would allow them to focus on their core business activities.
A unique opportunity to own a thriving café in a popular tourist town is now available in the Vendee area of France.
The Pays de la Loire has several excellent places to choose from when deciding where to hold your event, meeting, conference, or seminar. From elegant chateaux to state-of-the-art conference centres, you'll be able to find the perfect choice for your business needs.
British firms keen on investing in France can call upon the expertise of someone in the west of the country with a deep understanding of international trade..jpg)
Detailed and up-to-date information on western France's population, economy, education, quality of life, work ethic and much more.
An innovative project in the west of France is providing essential support to the region’s world-class composite and metallic assemblies sector. Formed in 2005, EMC2 is a unique collaboration between public ...
France's only major new airport for the next 30 years is to be built in the west of the country and will give the region a major economic boost.
British teachers David and Patsy took expert advice when they left the UK classroom to set up a specialist education business in the stunning Loire Valley...
If you're hoping to be self-employed or to set up your own business in France, then this is the place to visit. We've got a Practical Guide and a Real Lives section with case studies and stories from those who have already started a business in France. Finally, if you are looking to buy a business, search our Business for Sale in France database.