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You’ll find all the latest French property news here at France Property Guides, so you can stay up to speed when buying property in France. From updates on house prices to breakdowns of new legislation, you needn’t look anywhere else for French property market news. Get the latest below.
The best villages in France, according to the French
A compelling TV competition programme aired this week in France. Fourteen beautiful French villages were vying for the title of “Le village prefere des Francais 2020“. Viewers voted for their favourite, with the winner announced yesterday, 1 July.Read more...
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5 things I’ve learnt since my move to France
The heady dream of living in France. People move to France for many different reasons, not least for a change of lifestyle. But what about the real differences of life here? Some of them may well surprise you…Read more...
France gradually returns to a new normality whilst living with Coronavirus
After a strict lockdown since March, normality is returning as we enter phase two and savour the joys of meeting our friends in cafés, bars and restaurants, going to the beach and enjoying the countryside in this gloriously sunny weather.Read more...
Buying in France: your questions answered
Many British buyers have restarted their French property hunt, and our recent Your Overseas Home webinars have attracted questions on everything from fees to house prices and residency. Here are the experts’ answers to your top questions.Read more...
Normality slowly returning one week into ‘déconfinement’
It’s been one week since France began lifting its lockdown measures and normality is slowly, cautiously returning. France and the UK are still in talks over quarantine measures, but there is a sense of a real willingness to make travel as easy as possible.Read more...
5 of our favourites of the ‘Plus Beaux Villages de France’
What could be lovelier than meandering around a truly beautiful, historic village in France? There are over 160 officially named the ‘Plus Beaux Villages de France’, so come with us as we look at five that will whet your appetite and make you want to hop over to our nearest neighbour as soon as possible!Read more...
6 expat communities in France where you’ll feel at home
Moving countries is a daunting task and for some, locations with an established expat community in France offer a level of comfort to ease them gently through the transition. Here are some of the best.Read more...
France announces easing of lockdown measures
It’s good news from France, as Prime Minister Édouard Philippe announces plans for easing of lockdown, including allowing group gatherings and lifting some travel rules. Find out what’s happening and when.Read more...
France’s sunkissed property hotspots
Our nearest and much loved neighbour boasts some of the most glorious sunny spots in Europe, from the Riviera to the microclimates of the Charente. We could all do with some sunshine in our lives at present!Read more...
The positives of life under lockdown in rural France
During unprecedented times due to the coronavirus, France’s response has been swift and clear. Life is more difficult but there are worse places to be during the confinement period than rural France.Read more...
Nature flourishes, buyers find ways to purchase and communities come together
We may be living in extremely tough times but there is a great deal of good news to focus on. In our corner of France, community spirit is alive and kicking. Let us look at how opportunity and positivity can arise from adversity.Read more...
