Alexis Goldberg

Alexis loved visiting France as a child and always dreamed of living there one day. Fortunately she met a man who had the same dream! So they married, then bought a beautiful 300-year-old character house in a pretty village in the Languedoc Roussillon. Alexis has been writing about France for a decade, inspiring and helping hundreds of British people to move there. She says: "Our only regret is that we did not move to France earlier! The lifestyle is tranquil, the summers are long and hot and the sun shines almost every day (or seems like it does!). We’ve made friends of many nationalities here."

Articles in France by Alexis Goldberg

The best resorts and property hotspots for ski lovers in France

The best resorts and property hotspots for ski lovers in France

France is home to some of the best ski resorts in the world. If, like me, you are a huge fan of skiing and all that goes with it, there is no need to go any further afield than our nearest neighbour. There is a huge range of options in both the Alps and the Pyrenees for both beginners and expert skiers, and every level in between.
What does the new energy-efficiency law mean for buyers in France?

What does the new energy-efficiency law mean for buyers in France?

To sell a property in France, the seller legally has to provide up-to-date energy ratings before it can go on the market. This is known as the “Diagnostic de Performance Énergétique” in France or DPE. The other ratings on gas (if applicable), electricity, natural risks, termites, lead and asbestos, must be done before the property is sold. This is termed as “dossier de diagnostic technique” (DDT).
Moving to France with children: The French education system

Moving to France with children: The French education system

The French educational system is one of the best in the world. Generally speaking, it is based far more on the academic core subjects with slightly less emphasis on sports and arts. Having said that, there is still plenty of excellent teaching in the latter category, it is just that the French have always placed greater importance on academia.

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