Provence Property
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Provence Property, Holidays and Lifestyle
Welcome 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.
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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 Directory
Need a number?
Real-life: Buying in Sanary-sur-Mer
Sue Aitken owns a flat in Sanary-sur-Mer, a town in Provence that she discovered as a student. Here Sue tells FrenchEntrée how the town has managed to retain its charm over the years and why she decided to buy the first property she saw.
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Provence Property – Best Buys
Splendid scenery, along with a Mediterranean climate and proximity to the dazzling Côte d’Azur make Provence one of the most desirable places to retire, relocate or own a holiday-home in France.
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Provence or the Celebration of the Senses?
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...more...
Currency Zone
Currency and exchange rate information for France
We've got everything you need to know about currency and exchange rates in France. Our Currency Zone includes a currency converter, advice on which method of tranferring funds is best suited to your needs and how to get the best rate. more...
Swimming Pools in France
Our Swimming pools in France Zone is devoted to information on purchasing, installing and maintaining swimming pools and spas in France.Swimming pools in France...
French Insurance
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.Insurance in France...
French Tax
Not found what you're looking for?
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...French tax...
How You Can Reduce Greenhouse Emissions and Save Energy Costs
Global Warming and Jean-Luc's Kitchen Light
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 ...
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Thinking of running a Gîte or Bed & Breakfast in Provence?
In Provence it seems there is a gîte or chambre d'hôte around every corner, yet running one continues to be a major appeal to many Brits and Americans looking to move permanently to the area. And why not, when running a gîte ...
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Global Warming Fears Means New Surveys for French Property Vendors
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 ...
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How to find an English speaking Notaire in Provence
For those of you who have already found your dream home or are looking to make changes which require planning permission, it's more than likely you will need to find yourself a French notaire. But when there are complicated procedures involved, you may want to find one that speaks English ...
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Looking for a dream property?
French mortgage best buy tables
Keep yourself up-to-date with the latest French mortgage rates. Whether you’re looking for a repayment or interest only option you’ll find the most competitive rates available here.
French Insurance in English
All your Insurance requirements from an Independent Broker. Health, Cars, Property, Marine, Commercial, etc. Get a quote from Asttral.
Mobile Homes For Sale - France
New sited mobile homes from £19,995 and resale sited mobile homes from £5,995. Sites open for 12 months of the year. Aquitaine, Brittany, Dordogne, Languedoc-Roussillon and the Vendee.
A Piece of the Côte d’Azur
The epitome of laid-back chic, the French Riviera has it all - from beautiful beaches to stunning mountains, cosmopolitan towns to tranquil villages. Specialising in and around Nice. Côte Abode property finders is dedicated to finding your perfect property, saving you time and money.
Save a fortune on Euros
If you need advice or a Euro currency exchange quote, make a no obligation enquiry to Moneycorp, FrenchEntrée's Currency PartnerBuying a Home in Provence
The 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?
French Property Database Search
Over 12,000 properties for sale throughout France.....