Alexis Stratfold

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."

6 excellent holiday home locations in France

France has long been one of the most popular countries to buy a second home. It boasts gorgeous beaches, verdant countryside, delicious food, wine and is home to a whole host of beautiful towns and villages. But where to start your search?

A brief analysis of the French election results

The last few weeks have seen the UK and France share similar feelings of disappointment in light of elections on both sides of the channel.

Celebrate Bastille Day by learning about key French values

This weekend marks Bastille Day in France, a day dedicated to the national celebration of the Féderation, that united people in 1789 during the French Revolution. The celebration has been reported as “the oldest and largest military parade in Europe” and is held on the Champs-Élysées in Paris each year on July 14th.

How is Paris faring ahead of the 2024 Olympic Games?

This year, Paris will host the summer Olympics. The games run from 26th July until 11th August and 10,500 athletes from all over the world will be competing in 329 events. The Paralympics take place soon after from 28th August – 8th September with 4,400 athletes competing in 549 events.

Rise in remote working in France drives property buyers to the seaside

Seaside living in France is ever-so-appealing. With sun, sea and sailing on your doorstep, what’s not to love? It’s no secret that France has a selection of superb beaches and coastal towns to choose from. While the possibility of living by the sea hasn’t always been practical, especially for those who travel to work, the steady rise of remote working in France has made the dream a little more attainable.

The “tiny homes” initiative and why it’s a good time to buy in France

In a bid to reduce the overall percentage of second homes in France, several towns across the country have launched a ‘tiny homes’ project.