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With many different layers, French government and administration is complicated. Here's an explanation of how it works and who is responsible for what.

Five years ago, when François Hollande was elected President, we knew tax rises were imminent. This time around we are...

Cancer Support France is once again organising a cycle for Life across the beautiful countryside of the Occitanie region. The...

Last month I wrote about inspecting hives and swarm management techniques, so hopefully, a few weeks later, you know how...

Getting the best exchange rate is vital to offset unpredictable currency fluctuations and should be British freelancers’ number one priority...

You’ll need to forget some of the methods and materials that are familiar to you and approach much of the...

Miranda Ingram talks to Claire Bernard about the journey from renovating her first post-university flat to creating luxury rental properties...

Since it’s the time of year when we need to submit our French income tax returns, our article this week...

With the UK General Election looming, we asked Adam Jordan, foreign exchange dealer at moneycorp, how to mitigate the risk of buying in...

Sylvia Edwards-Davis talks to Ani Moriarty about experiencing a coup de foudre for a little cottage in Normandy, which became...

Although the ‘Leave’ vote prompted some to put their French property plans on hold, plenty of buyers have refused to...

Now that Britain’s divorce from the EU has officially begun, will we soon know more about what Brexit means for...

Sylvia Edwards Davis talks to James Linton to find out whether his renovation of La Chapelle was closer to heaven…...

Les Bon Voisins share 10 top tips for starting a business in France. 1. Choose your location carefully. Don’t isolate yourself....

Nadia Jordan marvels at our French neighbours’ ability to live in the moment and enjoy the things that truly matter: family and food.

Annaliza Davis revels in a hugely varied area that offers the best of France, from coast to country, city and...

Leading French Alps property developer, MGM French Properties, is launching a spectacular new luxury development, Villa de Jade, in the...

With one of the most regulated property markets in the world, France has always been a great place to invest. Holiday...

The Île-de-France region, which includes and encircles Paris, suffers from a shortage of homes, largely owing to the poor rate...

Buy-to-let has long been a popular concept and, despite the economic downturn is for many a great way of generating an...

It is a truth universally acknowledged (on the Hexagon anyway) that the French really do prefer to buy new properties....

Susannah Hickling meets a British couple who decided to move to France while en route to an acting job and...

1. Broad Geography A historical area rather than an official region, ‘Gascony’ defines the territory from the tip of the...

The FrenchEntrée property services team choose the top areas for property in France… Le Marais, Paris Once a quaint neighbourhood, Le...

About the Company Tell us a bit about the company – how long have you been providing a removals service...

Amanda and Kevin moved to Confolens in the Charente in 2015, opening a chambre d’hôte and launching their beekeeping experience...

It looks as though spring is beginning to arrive with sunshine coming through the windows and showing up the wintery...

We assess the benefits of buying in two areas of south-central France… Hérault The Hérault département lies at the centre...

[metaslider id=1771512] Leading French Alps property developer, MGM French Properties, is launching The Penthouse at Cristal de Jade. The expansive...

Edward Moss tells Miranda Ingram about the ten years of back-breaking work that went into the garden at Le Domaine....

The prime minister’s spokesperson has confirmed that Theresa May will trigger article 50 on Wednesday 29 March starting the official...

There it is. You have made your decision, the cash is ready in the bank (or your UK property is...

When planning your retirement in France, it is easy to get carried away thinking of afternoons spent on a leisurely...

Hugely experienced search agent Nadia Jordan explains how to narrow down the huge choice of French properties, to bag your...

Rillettes of smoked and fresh salmon with blini, capers and lemon Serves 4 Ingredients 240g salmon 60g smoked salmon 2g...

This year at least the first part of the proverb “March comes in like a lion…” is correct, as for...

Highlights of recent property news headlines in the French Media. We comb through the news so you don't have to.

Dominic Bliss experiences the delights of the south-western département of the Gironde, at a luxury gîte owned by a family...

Steve Jarratt reveals how formal English gardens inspired the design of Sue and John Herring’s plot in the Lot… Sue...

For many the ancient city of Narbonne and its surrounds is the ideal property location in the Aude department - right at the crossroads of the two main motorways, easily accessed from 4 airports, close enough to the beach for day- tripping, and steeped in history and culture. "Narbonne Property Guide"

February 2017: Leading French property developer, MGM, has launched the ultimate ski-in-ski-out development in Tignes 1800. Comprising 63 luxury leaseback...

Following on from Building in France: from grassy knoll to approved plans. Renovation expert Stephen Davies shares part two of...

Sylvia Edwards Davis talks to Jonathan Cooke about the extensive restoration undertaken on the Château de Jalesnes at Vernantes in...

Brexit has been all over the news again, with the British Prime Minister announcing her negotiating plans and MPs voting...

It’s been a bitterly cold couple of weeks in the Charente, but the returning cranes reassure me that we’re now...

Pays de la Loire is one of the favourite spots for property in France Named after the majestic river that flows through...

If you earn an income from property in France, you are obliged to declare that income in France and pay...

Justin Postlethwaite talks to the owner of a gîte in Poitou-Charentes, Le Manoir des Couts, about restoring the 16th-century manor...

This attractive floral town, which was awarded 'two flowers' by Le Conseil National des villes et Villages Fleuris, dates back to the 10th century. Founded by King Lothias, Ruffec was once home to a castle fortress and the surrounding area boasts a vast range of historic landmarks, vineyards, natural beauty spots, rivers and much more.

An upward trend in sales and value marked 2016 as a year of growth in the French property market, with...