French property market news
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.
Vive La France! How to be more French
There’s a lot of advice about making the effort to integrate with your local community upon relocating to France. But apart from interacting and mixing with the locals, how can you quickly appear to be more French? Acting like a native and truly blending in. Here we look at 10 tips that will instantly make you appear more French in your attitude and outlook, as well as when engaging in conversation.Read more...
Gardening French style
Here’s a poser for Gardeners’ Question Time, how can you nose around lots of private French gardens, large and small? Good news! Your gardening inspiration will bloom when you join the Jardins Ouverts (Open Garden) scheme.Read more...
Affordable property in central France
Bargain hunters in France should head inland to an area slightly west of the country’s centre for the best deals, according to recent statistics showing the nationwide variance in houses prices.Read more...
Having fun with French
Follow these top tips from our expat in France and you will find learning French can actually be an enjoyable experience.Read more...
Raise a glass on Beaujolais Nouveau Day
Be sure to keep the third Friday in November free every year when you make the move to France, otherwise you will miss out on a unique celebration. Beaujolais Nouveau Day is a chance to show your appreciation for one of the less fashionable varieties of French wine. Any excuse for a tipple!Read more...
France’s November news updates
The popularity of President Macron has cooled, but at least the coming of winter means you’re safe from eviction until Easter. Also this month, parcel deliveries begin on a Sunday, and the process of getting both a new car and a new spouse just got easier!Read more...
More flights to France (and great weather!)
Getting to France has never been easier, with new flight routes just announced. Who wouldn’t love a springtime trip to Bordeaux?Read more...
How to decorate your French home and have fun doing it!
What works in your British home probably won’t look right in France. So this week I am offering a few clues on how to make your French home beautiful, without breaking the bank.Read more...
How to improve your language skills
Learning French isn’t so hard after all, according to new research that shows the positive effect of a drink or two. Don’t worry, just start chatting as best you can.Read more...
Nouvelle-Aquitaine – where you’re most likely to bump into other ‘rosbifs’!
Of all the French regions, Nouvelle-Aquitaine has the largest population of British expats. We take a closer look at the numbers…Read more...
French postal workers set to watch over your elderly relatives
Relatives of elderly people living in France can opt to pay for the added peace of mind that their loved ones are being watched over, after French postal service, La Poste, launched a scheme whereby its workers pop in and chat to elderly people living alone.Read more...
