FrenchEntree Newsletter
15th March 2010

Provence Property, Holidays and Lifestyle

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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 on the beautiful region of Provence.

So, whether you're looking for holidays in Provence, Provençal property for sale, property trends, or information about leisure, food and drink, schools and families, and attractions and activities in the area, you have come to the right place.

Provence Tourist Information

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Wines of Provence

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Cote d'Azur Property

The Cote d'Azur is one of the prime locations in France to buy property with it's location on the South coast of France. On the Cote d'Azur you can buy luxury apartments and luxury villas and here at FrenchEntrée we have listed some city searches to enable you to find property for sale in the cities and towns located on the Cote d'Azur.

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Provence Holiday Rentals

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Are you going on holiday to Provence? View our Provence Holiday Rentals to see our excellent selection of Holiday Homes, Farmhouses and Villas for your perfect holiday home.

Weather & Climate in Provence

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What's New on your guide to Provence?

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Your Guide to Provence

Provence Property – Best Buys

Provence propertyPicture-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.more...

Provence - take the train, boat or plane

All you need to know to plan your trip

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What's the best way to get to Provence - car, train, plane? Here's a guide to airlines, ferry and train companies to help you decide what best suits you.more...

Prime Location Luxury Apartments for Sale

Le QuaiClaire 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...more...

Property Trends in Provence 2009

Is the property market moving in Provence?

Provence propertyNow that we are well into 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.more...

Your Financial Adviser in Provence

Victoria Lewis - Spectrum IFA Group Victoria Lewis is a Partner with The Spectrum IFA Group and is on hand to give you friendly, professional and independent financial advice. Victoria has 20 years experience in financial services and for the past 10 years has specialized in addressing the unique financial planning needs of expatriates and non-residents.more...

Provence Fetes and Festivals

Major festivals throughout the year

Salon du BateauWhether your taste is for motor racing or sailing, music or hot air ballooning, games or films, the annual festivals on offer in Provence Cote d’Azur take some beating. Here's a list of the main ones, to help you plan your visitmore...

Provence - Things to do in the region

All you need to know

YachtsYou don't need to be short of something to do in Provence, whether it's exploring the region on two wheels or horseback, sailing the coast or walking in the mountains or salt marshes of the Camargue. Here's a comprehensive guide to help you choose.more...

Shopping in Provence

The world is your oyster - have fun!

Shopping streetShopping in France is no hardship, and whether you are visiting for a holiday or living here permanently, the cities and towns of the region offer a wonderful choice of shops. Explore the small streets in town centres, or park up on the huge Espaces out-of-town - you'll find you will be spoilt for choice more...

Property Finder in Provence

Neil and SharonFrenchEntrée 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. Here's his storymore...

Off-plan properties in Provence & the Cote d'Azur

Apartments in Cote d'AzurWhether you are looking purely for an investment property that is fully managed with guaranteed rentals of up to 11 years, or a holiday home that you want to use at any time, NPIA can help with their carefully selected range of off-plan apartments and villas, not to mention our range of re-sale properties in the French Riviera and Provence...more...

Simon Eveleigh - Siddalls Adviser in France

Simon Eveleigh - Siddalls  AdvisorSiddalls advisers in France are there to provide support and up-to-date information on any issues that may affect your finances when becoming a French resident. They are able to explain and identify problems in a language you will understand, identifying any problem areas that need to be addressed and suggesting personalised solutions. Simon Eveleigh is the Regional Manager for Provence-Alpes-Cote d’Azur, Auvergne. He tells us his story...more...

Marseille - City of History, Beauty and Culture.

Marseille HarbourMaya O’Riordan, interviewed Youssef Khafif, Director of Community Development of Marseille. She asked him all about life in Marseille, including about the city's people, history and culture... more...

Provence or the Celebration of the Senses?

sea viewThere 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...

A Favorite Recipe for Mussles

A “Moules-y” Morning in Avignon

Bowl of Moules When I head for Les Halles without a specific menu in mind, I often find I am influenced by the weather outside. This morning it was very overcast in Avignon, so when I went past my fishmonger, the tiny little moules looked just perfect. And at 4,80E/kilo, the price was right ...

Gardening Tips in Provence

The cocktail drinker's guide to gardening - November

OlivesBorn in Hampshire, England, James Clay is an artist, sculptor and landscape gardener. He lived all over the world before settling in St. Rémy 16 years ago. In this amusing and entertaining series of articles, James shares his 15 years of gardening experience (and somewhat more of cocktail drinking) in Olives and Martinis!

Marseille: Cosmopolitan and Vibrant

A city with its own soul

Le Vieux Port Marseille The city of Marseille is a melting pot of cultures from all over the world, home to a vast commercial port and a traditional hub of maritime trades. It is the capital of the South. With over one million inhabitants, it is France's second largest city and third largest metropolitan area. Its dynamic and festive .... more...

Renovation, restoration and building company in Provence

Advetorial from The Nicola Company

StonesThe 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 ...

Looking to Reach a Maximum of Potential Property Buyers in Provence?

FrenchEntrée Provence Property Database

FE Property Search LogoWith over 300 Provence properties already in our database, whether you are an estate agent or a private vendor looking to sell your own home, the FrenchEntrée Provence property database is the best way to reach the maximum number of potential clients, while also benefiting from the latest internet technology ...

Discover the birds of the Camargue at a bird sanctuary in Provence

Great for kids as well as bird lovers!

FlamingosFind out more about birds at the Parc Ornithologique de Pond de Gau, the Camargue's bird sanctuary, near Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer. Here you can stroll along 7 km of pathways that lead you into marshes where you will observe different bird species in both their natural environment and in large birdcages ...

Olive Oil Production in Provence

A Mediterranean Staple

Olive OilThere would be no Mediterranean cuisine without olive oil. It was used on the island of Crete during the time of Minos, 2500 AD and to this day olive oil is an integral part of any Mediterranean meal. Obtained from the fruit of the olive tree, olive oil is regarded as very healthful ...

The A.O.C Wines of Provence

Ten official appellations

Provence VineyardVines existed in Provence before the Greeks arrived in 600 B.C.; however it was first the Greeks, followed by the Romans, who introduced systematic growing and pruning techniques to Provence. The region has 3,000 hours of sunshine a year and very little rain - the classic Mediterranean climate ...

Matching Food and Wine

Bringing out the best of both worlds

Chicken StewThe successful combination of food and wine at table brings out the best in both the meal and the wine. Rules about matching food and wine aim to provide guidance in this difficult art. They should not however be interpreted so rigidly that they ...
Claire Deedman Properties
Claire Deedman PropertiesClaire Deedman Provence is an elite property sales company based in Provence, France. We specialise in property sales in Provence and on the Cote D'Azur in new, investment, and residential properties.
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Professional independent financial advice
Victoria LewisServices at Spectrum IFA include insurance, mortgages, investments and savings advice. Plus, on-going support from your local adviser Victoria Lewis. A free financial health check is available. More info.
English speaking architects in Provence
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A Piece of the Côte d’Azur
Nice property finder villaThe 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.
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