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Are you protecting your savings and investments from unnecessary taxation in France? You will have worked to build up your...

Britain is a nation of animal lovers with many pets being considered as an important member of the family, and...

Brittany is extremely popular with walkers and hikers and has more walking trails than any other part of France. There...

From the banks of the crystal clear lake to the surrounding snow-capped mountains, Annecy is renowned for its sublime scenery....

Land on your feet, whatever Brexit brings No matter what your feelings are about Brexit, now that the storm has...

One area of concern for British expatriates living in France is how the UK’s decision to leave the EU will...

From 11 – 16 September 2016 a 300km cycle ride alongside the Canal de Garonne has been organised to raise...

Certificat d’urbanisme – Outline planning permission ‘in principal’ The Certificate d’Urbanism is a document which gives details of the planning...

Moving house is always a stressful time, with so much to organise and think about – add on the extra...

There is no automatic right to French Nationality upon marriage to a French National. You can apply for French nationality...

[metaslider id=1658689]Leading Alpine developer MGM French Properties is bracing itself as Le Tour de France arrives in the French Alps...

Thinking of buying a property in Brittany? This article is an introductory guide to the region covering climate, landscape, attractions, access, property styles and prices.

We are certainly living in interesting times, as the UK prepares to start a new chapter in its history. This...

There are two main reasons that holiday home security is vital. Firstly, your holiday home isn’t likely to be continuously...

Following the announcement of the vote for the UK to leave the EU, we look at the impact on British nationals who live or own property in France.

If you’re planning to move to or retire to France, you will be liable to submit a French income tax...

It’s heating up in the French Alps! Leading Alpine developer MGM French Properties is bracing itself for an influx of...

The British may have a reputation for talking about the weather, but the French are equally obsessed! Here’s what to...

Thinking of buying a property in Normandy? This article is an introductory guide to the region covering climate, landscape, access, property styles and prices. Start your search today!

Impress your friends with this seriously delicious dish with step-by-step instructions by French-born Masterchef contestant Annie McKenzie.

One of the most sought-after property spots in the word, a home in the Côte d'Azur represents the epitome of the sunshine lifestyle.

In this detailed step-by-step description, we follow the development of a new-build from an empty plot to the approval of the building plans.

It is becoming increasingly popular to purchase a plot of land in order to build your own property. This article guides you through your options ...

An increasingly popular spot for foreign buyers looking for great value, the Limousin is quite the place if you are looking for tranquil country living.

Once again France comes out on top as the number one most visited tourist destination in the world.

Mortgage rates in France have hit a new historical low - the lowest ever in 70 years.

That Was the Week That Was… Most of you will have some contact with holidaymakers in France during the summer,...

Have you thought about how much tax you will pay in France when you sell shares and other investments? There have been a number of tax reforms ...

His move to Paris at the age of 22 marked the start of a lifetime love affair with l’Hexagone and French cuisine...

Thinking of buying a property in Gascony? We've prepared an introductory guide to the region covering climate, landscape, attractions, access, property styles and prices.

Lifelong Francophile Amanda Walsh tells us about her family’s hard-won new life in the southwestern idyll of the Charente-Maritime...

Want to invite more birds, butterflies, and bees into your garden? Here are the plants and flowers that will encourage biodiversity ...

Out of This World The astronomical clock (horloge astronomique) at Cathédrale Saint Pierre in Beauvais attracts a paying audience five times per...

In France, there are specific building regulations regarding accessibility and disabilities laws. Here’s what you need to know.  We received...

France has some truly outstanding modernist and contemporary architecture, not just public buildings but also private dwellings. Many represent excellent value for money as they provide large, light, airy living spaces plus the bonus of living in an extraordinary, unique environment and a piece of architectural history.

The tax authorities make available online the French land registry plans known as the "cadastre" ...

These local specialities provide a real insight into the place they are produced. Ingredients like chestnuts and citrus fruits crop up time and time again... as do names like fiadone and frappes

Asbestos is considered to be a lethal product in France and the use and manufacture of asbestos-based materials has been forbidden since 1997...

Are you one of the many people who dream of retiring to France? To make sure your money lasts for as long as necessary, it is essential to review your arrangements now.

Le Cordon Bleu, the world’s leading network of Culinary Arts and Hotel Management institutes, opens its new Paris school in June

Thinking of buying a property in Poitou-Charentes? This article is an introductory guide to the area covering climate, landscape, attractions, access, property styles and prices.

We talk to Amanda Garnham, Press Attaché for the Armagnac bureau, who’s lived with her family in the Gers département...

Visiting an open-air market in Provence is one of life's great little pleasures. Market day has been a way of life for Provençals for generations. The market serves a social function bringing together the community each week ...

This rich potato gratin (designed to show off the mighty Reblochon) is ever popular with skiers looking for a warming, filling lunch. It makes an ideal winter dish, whether you’re on the French Alps or snuggling in front of the TV.

Having found your bargain dream house, it can come as a bit of a shock that the buyer pays the agency fees and the legal fees...

Do you have a right of action against the seller of your house in France if what you bought has a major defect which wasn’t apparent to you before you signed?

I remember once that feedback from a talk I gave in the UK about settling and living in France had...

Clive and his family have been on quite a journey, from hoteliers in England to their magnificent Relais & Châteaux hotel and Michelin-star restaurant in a 12th century Cistercian abbey...

Just before the New Year with everyone thinking of their new resolutions and objectives for the coming year, I was...

Located in the Mont d’Arbois, renowned district of the resort of Megève, the chalets MB invite you to a calm...