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

January? Dull? Not when it’s the start of your new life in France!

January? Dull? Not when it’s the start of your new life in France!

January can be a rather dull and cheerless month. On the upside, however, if you are planning on buying property in France this can be a great time to plan a trip. Flights are not expensive, there are some serious bargains to be had and it is still very much a buyer’s market. Plus it is nice to dust off those January cobwebs and have a mini break.  
Sid swapped the East End for luxury in France. Could you?

Sid swapped the East End for luxury in France. Could you?

The actor who plays one of Eastenders less sophisticated but always popular characters, Ricky Butcher, was featured in Through the Keyhole at the weekend. Much to the surprise of some viewers, Sid Owen was shown to have an amazing house in France. It just goes to show the difference in buying power between the UK and France. Find homes in France via our property portal. Sid Owen’s home has nine bedrooms, extensive and gorgeous gardens, and a very long swimming pool. The 44-year-old actor’s farmhouse in the south of France was a winning combination of French charm and boyish fittings, with a “m
France’s wintery wonder – my favourite season!

France’s wintery wonder – my favourite season!

With France so easy to reach all year, it’s a waste to leave your home there just for the spring and summer months. Winter in France has a charm all of its own, whether you love the countryside, the wine or just snoozing by a roaring fire  

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