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FrenchEntrée guide to property & holidays in the Rhone Alpes.

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Welcome to FrenchEntrée-Rhone Alpes, your complete online guide to property and holidays in the Rhone Alpes. If you own a property in the region check out our Rhone Alpes directory for property services in the Ain, Ardèche, Drôme, Haute-Savoie, Isère, Loire, Rhône and Savoie. Visit our Rhone Alpes property for sale . From city guides to skiing FrenchEntrée has got it covered.

Rhone Alpes estate agents & immobiliers

Check out the FrenchEntrée Rhone Alpes Directory for a listing of immobiliers and estate agents in Rhone Alpes.






Rhone-Alpes Bed and Breakfasts

Bed and Breakfasts
Looking for a bed and breakfast for your visit to Rhone-Alpes? FrenchEntrée feature a wide range of Rhone-Alpes Bed and Breakfasts in the B+B directory.

Welcome to FrenchEntrée-Rhône Alpes

For Property, Life and Holidays in Ain, Ardèche, Drôme, Haute-Savoie, Isère, Loire, Rhône, Savoie

Rhone-Alpes only became established as a region in 1980. It borders Switzerland and Italy, and is the meeting point of north, south, east and west, encompassing the breathtaking Alpine mountain range, deep valleys, forests, lakes, rolling fields and gentle, vine-covered hills.

As a result of all the different landscapes and cultural influences, the region has a lot to offer. Spectacular scenery, winter sports, water sports, spa towns, wine tasting, walking and sight-seeing.

Mont-Blanc is in Haute-Savoie, and is the highest mountain in Europe (4807m). All around it are snowy peaks and the colourful parachutes of paragliders, who leap of the mountains and glide down into the valleys. Apart from winter sports and paragliding, many visitors enjoy the white water rafting, walking, rock climbing, mountain biking and road cycling.

The capital of the Rhone Alps region is Lyon - a large, gallo-roman city with lots going on, and plenty of interesting history and impressive architecture. Cathedrals, the December music festival, museums and the nightlife are some attractions of the city, but there are also lots of beautiful medieval towns to visit in this region.
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Clubs & Associations for Expats

Making new friends abroadIt is claimed that Grenoble has one of the biggest Anglophone communities of any French city but coming to live in France doesn’t mean you should only spend time with French people. Among the expat groups is all manner of pan-European activity. more...

Property Trends 2010

Analysis of 2009 and predictions for 2010

French property trendsAt 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... more...

Surviving in France with the weak pound

pounds and eurosAs Sterling continues to trade at record low levels against the Euro, British exporters to France are overjoyed but for those of you living in or owning property in France, times have never been so tough.more...

Property Guide - Rhône-Alpes

Chamonix - the white lake The region of Rhône-Alpes is one of France’s largest. Like neighbouring Burgundy, it has an important oenological heritage - Côtes-du-Rhône and Beaujolais are names that trip off most tongues – and this goes hand in hand with its renowned restaurants more...

Why now is a good time to buy a property in the French Alps

A key factor in choosing a ski property is summer

The Alps in summer Have you made the decision to invest in a second home in France but are still torn between the attractions of a winter ski base and an idyllic, rural summer setting? The good news is that you can have it all – and this winter in particular, find yourself a genuinely good Alpine buy.more...

The Mighty Wines of the Rhône Valley

Rhone wine Often overshadowed by their Bordeaux compatriots, the wines of the Rhône Valley do not always get the recognition they justly deserve. The choice alone - robust reds and full-bodied, aromatic whites from the North, richly blended reds and sweet whites from the South - is enough to exhilarate the palate of any wine lover. more...

Rhone-Alpes - Top places to own summer property

Breath of fresh air in the Rhône-Alpes during the summer

ProvenceThe Rhône region is not only a great place to visit during the winter months, but is also a beautiful place to holiday in summer. So if you are thinking of buying a property there, either for personal use or to let out, read our article to discover where the best areas to own a property during the summer are... more...

Deluxe chalet in Val d'Isere

The Six Million Euro Chalet!

Six Million Euro Chalet FrontIn a scenic Alpine village, this beautifully appointed 9 bedroom chalet of stone and ancient wood, offers 300m2 of net living space and has superb interior decoration throughout. more...

Try Skidooing!

"Brilliant fun!" - reader, Perry Lancaster has a go...

© Melissa King - FOTOLIA Skidoo rides are available at most ski resorts throughout France, and offer an exciting option for après-ski. Perry Lancaster, French resident, recently tried skidooing for the first time. He went with a group of friends in the Alps, and we asked him what it was like, how difficult it was, and whether it is something everyone would enjoy… the skidoo experience...

French property trends survey for 2007

Property Prices FranceWhat will happen in the French property market in 2007? FrenchEntrée asked more than 25 estate agents for their views on what the next year will bring and for the likely trends, hot spots and movement of property prices. Read their verdict in our authoritative survey

St Etienne - City Guide.

Place de Peuple thumbSaint-Etienne is a city full of charm, with a history of entrepreneurship and industry. Industries that helped build St Etienne are Coal mining and ribbon, in addition, during the revolution ... more...

FrenchEntrée-Property Database

Properties for sale across the Rhone Alpes

Property for sale in France Check out the FrenchEntrée-Property database. It contains thousands of properties for sale across all regions of France including the Rhone Alpes. Property buyers can search by price, region and type of property for sale. Additional features include favourites folders and property alert emails. ...................Search for Rhone Alpes Property

Alps, Pyrenees or Massif Centrale?

We compare the main French ski resorts.

© MAISON DE LA FRANCE - Franck CharelFrance has no less than 3 major mountain ranges to choose from when deciding on the location for ski accommodation, as well as more minor destinations. The Alps are the obvious choice, but there are also the up-and-coming... more...
Uccimac - Business Opportunities
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French Alps Ski Property
MGM Ski Chalet MGM Constructeur, the leading property developer in the French Alps currently markets high quality apartments in more than 40 locations: ski resorts, alpine villages and by Lake Annecy. More info
Free Currency Quote
Free Currency QuoteLooking to purchase a property in France? Need to make regular money transfers? Fill in our currency form for a Free Quote.
Alps Property – Price Negotiation in Top Resorts
Alps Property FinderMaximise on today’s buyers market in the top resorts, where price negotiation is possible as never before. Use our experience and local knowledge as an Alps property finder to help you purchase the property at the lowest price possible
Experience the amazing Ardèche!
Ardeche ExperienceWant an activity holiday but the thought of 'adrenaline junkies' puts you off? Does the budding artist in you just need the right environment? Click here to learn more.
Insure your holiday home
Schofields Home InsuranceInsurance for your French holiday home when it's unoccupied or holiday let. Simple to understand French
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Rhone Alpes Food & Drink

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In the mountain areas, such as Savoie, fondue, raclette and tartiflette are the most famous local recipes. There are many more, but they do carry on the general theme, tending to be bolstering and tasty mountain dishes, based around local cheeses (Emmental, Beaufort), potatoes, onions, garlic, cabbage and bacon/ pork. Savoie wine is generally white, robust and clean, which compliments the rich food perfectly.

Then, in complete contrast, there are truffles, olive oil and garlic from Drome and the southern lowlands, while Beaujolais wine comes from the north, and Côtes du Rhone from the south. For the sweeter tooth, nougat and chocolates have a tradition here, too.

Rhone-Alpes Holiday Rentals

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Are you going on holiday to the Rhone-Alpes region of France? View our Rhone-Alpes Holiday Rentals to see our excellent selection of Holiday Homes, Farmhouses, Gites, Chateaux and Villas for your perfect holiday home.
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