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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 on 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!

Provencal mas or farmhouse, village house or villa - for any type of property anywhere in Provence please don't hesitate to get in contact with our property consultants.

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Wines of Provence

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To find a fine wine to accompany these specialites, visit our Wine Section!

Where you'll learn about:

An Intro to Wine

Evaluating Color

The Aromas in Wine

Describing the Taste

Matching Food & Wine

Market Days in Provence

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FrenchEntrée Provence Business Directory

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Provence Guidebooks and Bookstore

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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.

Cannes Property
Monaco Property
Nice Property
Fréjus Property
Menton Property
Antibes Property
St Tropez Property
Mougins Property

Provence Holiday Rentals

Provence Villa

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.

Your own piece of Provence

Riverside property ProvenceAs a result of its popularity Provence properties often come with high price tags and unlike other areas of France properties are at present maintaining their prices; however in the current market there is often room for negotiation and some fabulous opportunities to be found.more...

Affordable property in the Drôme Provençal

The Drôme Provençal is the gateway to Provence

Restored stone propertyThe Drôme Provençal is basically where the climate changes to a Mediterranean one (south of Montélimar) and the landscape becomes dominated by traditional stone hilltop villages set amongst vineyards and lavender fields. Properties in the Drôme Provençal benefit from a Provençal look and feel with a more competitive price range.more...

Retired? Living Abroad? Investing for Income?

Senior Citizens Party LogoThe problem for many expats living abroad is where to invest their capital, which is usually required to provide income on which to live. After 9/11 and the suicide bombings in London, all the main UK banks decided to demand a recent utility bill sent to an address in the UK, before a UK bank account could be opened...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...

Discounted price off-plan property in Provence

Villas & Apartments in the Exclusive Pont Royal Development

A Place in FrancePrice reductions of up to €51,500 are attracting discerning purchasers to the exclusive Pont Royal domain in Provence and alleviating the negative effects of the current exchange rates...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...

New law for leasebacks in France

VAT no longer payable if property is sold

Golf CourseOwners of French leaseback properties in a selected residence de tourism that has been classified with an official star rating can now sell their property within 20 years of purchase without having to pay back the VAT rebate ...

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...

Investing in the Global Property Market

Victoria Lewis - Financial Advice from The Spectrum IFA Group®

Victoria Lewis Accessing the global property market - through global property securities - offers an exciting investment opportunity that has demonstrated out-performance of traditional equities and government bonds around the globe ...

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 ...
Bid, buy & sell in France ...in ENGLISH!
Expat AuctionExpat Auction. The online auction website dedicated to English speaking expats living in France. Register and list all the stuff you want to sell for FREE or browse through all the auctions and bid for a bargain!
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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Provence Property ConnectionsAs one of the most desirable regions of France, demand for properties in Provence always remains high. Let us help you find your dream Provence Property.
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