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If you’re thinking about moving to France, you need to stay up-to-date with the latest news. We’re taking our weekly look at the French headlines and summing up the stories …
A proposed law aims to modify inheritance tax rates to encourage the French to transfer their assets. Several senators have introduced a bill to reform the taxation of inheritances and …
While a British driving licence is recognised in France, there may be changes ahead for residents and visitors driving in France after Brexit.
The amount of tax a British expat living in France has to pay will not change as a result of Brexit negotiations as tax agreements are negotiated with individual countries …
The Dollar Strengthens Against the Euro On average, the dollar was a fraction ahead of the other major currencies. It lost two thirds of a cent to the pound and …
Euro experiences a loss against major currencies As Britain prepared for its third general election in four years, Spain was holding its fourth in the same period and the second …
Despite pessimism from many outlets the pound had a strong week In view of the last week’s economic news and data, it might come as a surprise to see how …
We’re taking our weekly look at the French headlines. What happened in France over the last seven days? We’ve got all the latest scoops, from yesterday’s earthquake to the MPs …
It’s a sultry summer lunchtime in southwest France and I’m happily tucking into perfectly cooked (à point, since you ask!) lamb chops on the riverside terrace at Le Festin de …
“Be prepared”. The motto is not just for the boy scouts, it particularly applies to French property renovations.
New to the French property market? Our comprehensive guide will help you find your bearings… The process of buying property in France is fairly straightforward and well-regulated. Every year, thousands …
If you’re living in France, or plan to be there during the general election in December, you have two options for voting: by postal vote or by proxy vote. Concerns …
Earlier this year, Pavillon Bleu unveiled France’s best beaches of 2019 – so we’ve combed the sands that made the list and picked out our top five hotspots for properties …
Graham and Cheryl first fell in love with France in the 70’s and several decades later they decided to call Paris home …
Retirees are the biggest group of expats living in France, and the back and forth on the terms of a Brexit deal, and even whether there will be a …
If Britain does not stay within the single market, post-Brexit negotiations will start with individual countries.
If you’re a British expat living in France, you may be wondering whether you’ll be able to vote in the general election on the 12th December 2019. Here’s what you …
As the UK faces yet another general election and impeachment proceedings against President Trump have the USA enthralled, we’re taking a look at the latest news from France. What happened …
For those wondering about the chances of getting a mortgage in France after Brexit, you can still get a 20-year fixed rate mortgage at historically low rates, and house prices …
For many Australians, their first (and sometimes only) taste of France is the capital, Paris. Those taking an escorted coach tour inevitably visit the romantic city for a night or …
Cheshire-born author Karen Webb turned a new leaf when she traded Paris for the perched village of Lectoure in deepest rural Gers. Why did you choose Lectoure? I had been …
Greg Cook meets two intrepid young couples who set up Tarn Cycling Holidays after quitting successful careers in the UK for life in Occitanie. It’s a familiar tale: couple nearing …
Leaving the EU will not stop British people buying homes in France – either for a permanent move to France or for holidays. Plenty of non-EU citizens – Aussies and …
As the EU grants yet another Brexit extension, we’re taking a look at all the other news occupying the headlines in France, from the serious to the silly and everything …
Mar Bonnin-Palmer makes sure you don’t get caught out by post-Brexit swings in the currency market. Q. I’m off on a viewing trip in a couple of months. I tend …
The team at FrenchEntrée have come to rely on MGM French Properties to send us truly drool-worthy properties, and their latest French property development is no exception. The leading Alpine …
The conditions of access to healthcare in France after Brexit is a make-or-break issue for many, particularly retirees, in determining whether or not they continue to live in France. [Originally …
It seems like the Brexit news never ceases, with controversy in the UK’s parliament this week as Prime Minister Boris Johnson is forced to ask for another extension to the …
House hunting abroad doesn’t have to be a whole new ballgame – as long as you know the rules Book appointments in advance This will help to avoid disappointment, especially …
The Outsiders are a group of wine producers from all around the world who settled in this part of France, attracted by affordable prices, diversity and a sense of freedom, …
As British residents in France face a post-Brexit reality, we look at the impact concerning residence rights and the formalities for applying for permanent residence in France after Brexit. …
In French news this week we’re taking a look at the biggest headlines from France, from political updates to zoology. Catch up on all the latest from the Hexagon! Politics Five …
There are many things that are happening at the moment globally that we have little or no control over and we have to deal with the consequences of other people’s …
As EU and UK top brass agree that a Brexit deal is achievable ahead of the deadline at the end of the month, the exchange rate from sterling to euros …
Exciting news for FrenchEntrée fans in the USA: we’ve partnered with the Federation of the Alliance Française USA! We are proud to partner with the famous association, celebrating French culture …
These neighbours, with their glorious greenscapes, are just are a stone’s throw from the Channel coast Orne Thinking of buying in Normandy? As well as the lush countryside and great …
Tarn-et-Garonne, Occitanie The ancient province of Quercy truly is a land that time forgot, where you will find, hidden away in sleepy backwaters, some of the most attractive rural architecture …
Kath Watson and Roger Prior almost missed their dream home. But now, after a major renovation to create two gîtes, they’re sitting pretty in Vienne. Nicola Venning finds out how …
Hérault, Occitanie Many folk who have set foot in Pézenas claim it’s like “stepping back in time”. Certainly, the town’s impressive tally of 30-plus monuments historiques and 17th-century hôtels particuliers, …
American political upheaval has dominated global headlines for the past week, with impeachment proceedings against President Trump becoming increasingly heated, and the president himself taking to Twitter with a series …
Proud guesthouse owners Gail and Christian Bodiguel tell Sylvia Edwards Davis about the extensive property search that eventually brought them to L’Atelier du Renard Argenté in Vaucluse Meet The Movers …
Var, Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur At first glance, the perched village of Flayosc appears to be extremely remote. For starters, there are hills, vineyards and olive groves as far as the eye …
If you own property in Brittany, it is likely that you will undertake some building or renovation work on it at some point, and that you will need some advice …
For our US and UK readers, last week had some shocking events which could dramatically change the political landscapes for the United States and Great Britain. Between Prime Minister Boris …
Twisting through some of the most beautiful countryside in the southwest, the Lot Valley is a ribbon of hilltop villages and pretty meanders. Along with Quercy, through which it passes, …
Plan on running a B&B or letting a gîte in the Hexagon? We’ve picked five of the most lucrative areas for businesses, with a few tips and tricks thrown in …
Today has had some shocking developments for the UK, with the prorogation of parliament by Prime Minister Boris Johnson being declared unlawful. These shockwaves could determine the outcome of Brexit. …
The Pays de la Serre is offering prospective buyers €5,000 to move to the area What if we told you that you could move to France and get paid for …
Driven by family values since its creation in 2001, AEI Promotion consider quality buildings to be their specialty AEI Promotion is dedicated to creating unique, high-quality properties. Special care is …
If there’s one topic you can rely on to provoke a heated debate among residents of France, it is taxes. You could even go as far as calling it France’s …
