Issue 401
Creuse, Gascony and the True Cost of the Dream
The September/October 2026 issue of French Property News is a rich and honest edition, balancing beautiful inspiration with real-life perspective. Location guides shine a light on the tranquil and affordable Creuse, the characterful heart of Gascony, the history-laden Normandy Landing Beaches coastline, and the stunning Alpine town of Annecy. Real-life stories range from expats making a difference through charity work in France to a family sharing a Provence home with 28 others, a Dordogne renovation rooted in childhood memories, and a bittersweet farewell to Brittany after 27 years. Expert advice covers Belle Époque architecture, the best-selling French antiques, long-stay visas and residency, why French mortgage applications get refused and how to avoid it, and an eye-opening look at forced heirship and English wills. A thoroughly grounding read for anyone at any stage of their French property journey.