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."

5 reasons why retiring to France is a good idea

Have you dreamt of retiring to France since you first visited? Perhaps you fell in love with the country on a trip and enjoyed the ambiance, lifestyle and culture? Whatever your reason, we’re here to help you make it happen.

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.

Looking to be healthier in 2024? Learn how to live a healthy life in France

There is a huge amount of talk about living a healthy lifestyle at the moment. France is no exception and the French seem to have a good idea of how to live a happy, healthy life.

How easy is it to set up a gite business in France?

Setting up a gite business in France is something anyone can do with the right knowledge and preparation. With France constantly being one of the most popular countries for British people to visit and in which to buy a second home, setting up a gite business is an ideal way of having an income and making your property pay for itself.

A guide to Provence-Alpes Cote d’Azur

Often known as “PACA” to those in France, the area more commonly known as “Provence” still holds its place amongst many as the most glamorous and luxurious area of France.

Discover six second-home locations in Northern France

France, our nearest neighbour, is really just a hop, skip and a jump away. A weekend break in the north of the country could well inspire you to buy a second home there.