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 18th March 2010
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Provence Property, Holidays and LifestyleWelcome to FrenchEntrée Provence. We are here to help make life in Provence easy. This website was created to serve as a comprehensive source of information about the beautiful region of Provence. So whether you are already living here, you are searching for a property to buy or a place to stay, or whether you are looking to discover what life is like in Provence, you've come to the right place.Our aim is to provide comprehensive information about buying property in Provence, life in Provence, Tourism, Food and Drink, Local News and Events and Activities in the area.   - +44 (0)1225 463752 - 24hrAre you searching for a farmhouse, town house or villa? For any type of property anywhere in Provence please don't hesitate to get in contact with our property consultants. Provence Finance Corner Why you need a French bank account Barclays Ian McDonald explains the ins and outs of French banks Opening a French bank account For those intending to buy or who have bought property Checks, credit and debit cards in France It's not what you are used to... Euro currency exchange FAQ Everything you might be afraid to ask about buying euros Regular payment plan For all your regular overseas payments FrenchEntrée Provence Business DirectoryNeed a number? |
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Over 12,000 properties for sale throughout France..... More search options Use a property finder Buying a Home in ProvenceThe Buying ProcessThink before you buy What to watch out for when buying a place The purchase process Beginner's guide to buying a house in France The role of a Notaire Who they are and how they work Compromis de Vente The first legally binding stage in the buying process French surveys - Can you go your own way? The French rarely use them, do you need a surveyor? The Certificat d'Urbanisme A crucial piece of French planning law Property Guide - Provence Alpes & Côte d'AzurRegional FactFile Thinking of buying a property in Provence Alpes Côte d'Azur? This article is an introductory guide to the region covering climate, landscape, access, property styles and prices. more...
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At the end of 2008 we interviewed our premier partner estate agents in the region to see what their predictions for the 2009 property market were. In this article we disclose the reality of the 2009 property market and predictions for 2010...
Picture-perfect hilltop villages, beautiful historic towns, rolling lavender fields and row-upon-row of famous wine producing vineyards are all synonymous with Provence. Such splendid scenery, along with its Mediterranean climate and close proximity to the dazzling Côte d’Azur contribute to why it is one of the most desired places to retire, relocate or own a holiday-home in France.
Now that we are approaching the end of 2009 with, hopefully, the worst of the financial crises behind us – politicians tell us that the recession is over but who trusts them now! – what's the property market in Provence doing? Local estate agents and property finders give us the benefit of their experience and opinion.
Claire Deedman picks out a selection of unmissable featured properties on the French Riviera, including a new development by Prestige Residence of 23 apartments in the heart of Cannes...
Provence has just about everything anybody could want; great weather, wonderful scenery, history and culture, and good transport links. Amid all the doom and gloom about the property market, prices in Provence have held up well. Buying a property in this area will always be a sound investment even during an economic crisis, says property finder Neil Ranadé.
This new build villa on a private residential development, was completed in September 2008. It has 3 bedrooms, an open plan living room, and benefits from a East and West facing private garden with a terrace and garage.
There are at least six good reasons to invest NOW in Provence. The first is for purely economic reasons: prices are still under market value. The five other reasons include our senses...
We've got everything you need to know about currency and exchange rates in France, in our Currency Zone. It includes a currency converter, advice on which method of tranferring funds is best suited to your needs, and how to get the best rate... 
FrenchEntrée Property Services have property finders throughout France. One of the latest property finders to come on board, Neil Ranadé, will be covering a large area of Provence. His territory will include the Carmague, Arles, Avignon, Pertius, Aix-en-Provence, Cassis, Marseille, and parts of rural Luberon and Bouches-du-Rhône.
Visit our swimming pools in France zone devoted to purchasing, installing and maintaining swimming pools and spas in France. It doesn’t matter whether you want a small on ground pool to splash about in, or an olympic sized pool, there are a great number of pools on the market to suit numerous needs!
Try our national guide to insurance in France. It covers vehicle, health, home (including for holiday lettings), and life insurance, as well as including helpful articles on more unusual types of insuance.
If you need more details about tax in France, visit our national pages about taxation. Includes clear information about capital gains tax, inheiritance tax, bureaucracy guidance and plenty more...
The Nicola Company is a group of highly qualified professionals skilled in the restoration of buildings of architectural heritage. Some of their most notable works include the remparts in Noves and the synagoge in Carpentras. Specialists in restoration, the Nicola Company restores traditional Provençal homes, buildings and properties ...
On a recent visit to my friend Jean-Luc in Paris, I explained to him how he could best fight global warming. I pointed out that if he switched his light bulbs from the standard tungsten "hot" bulbs to new compact fluorescent "cool" bulbs, he could significantly reduce his greenhouse emissions. Like most people, he was a bit skeptical ...
Anyone selling a home in France now has to have it tested for energy efficiency. From 1 November 2006 a so-called diagnostic de performance énergétique (DPE) has to be carried out on the property. The results are then provided ...
A leaseback works on the principal that you purchase a property that is fully furnished, which you then lease back to either the developer or a qualified management company for a minimum of 9 years. Designed to encourage investment in tourist residences, a leaseback property benefits from a government-backed ...
If you own a holiday home in France it is liable to French succession law. If you move to France permanently, then French succession law will apply to most of your worldwide assets. If you do become a French resident, your estate will be subject to both French succession law and tax when you die ...
