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.
The 2024 Michelin Guide reveals the best restaurants in France
A new Michelin Guide has just been released and as always, there are lots of new restaurants to discover. The Guide is closely monitored and kept up to date to keep all the foodies in the world happy!Read more...
France’s Rugby World Cup: your need to knows
One way to immerse yourself in French life is to show an interest in one of the nation’s favourite sport – rugby! With the Rugby World Cup here, we delve into the best stadiums to enjoy the sport.Read more...
Accès Libre: New guide to disability-accessible places in France
The French government has finally launched a brand-new guide to accessible places in France, particularly for wheelchairs and those with disabilities.Read more...
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...
How France is coping with the latest wildfires
With much of Europe enduring extremely hot temperatures recently, we look at how France has fared and kept its wildfires under control.Read more...
Your healthy life in France: the rise of wild swimming
Being large and squarish, in France you can find yourself a long way from a beach. No problem, when there are such beautiful rivers and lakes to swim in. Wild swimming, as swimming outdoors in rivers and lakes rather than in municipal pools is known, has dramatically risen in popularity. It even features in next year’s Paris Olympics. Here we highlight the rise of wild swimming in France, with a few do’s and don’ts and recommendations on where to swim.Read more...
Do I need a visa to stay in my second home in France?
Here at Property Guides, we talk to many aspiring buyers, just like you, who are confused about the legalities of living in a second home in France. We’re here to straighten things out.Read more...
Côte d’Azur named the world’s best second-home location
What image comes to mind when I say “Côte d’Azur”? Many imagine golden sunshine, crystal-clear seas, deep blue skies and beautiful coastlines. They’re not wrong either. The Côte d’Azur is aptly named after the enchanting azure seas that surround it.Read more...
6 reasons to buy property in France right now
Reports show the number of Brits with second homes in France dropping for the first time in a decade. However, there are many reasons to buy property in France now. In fact, many of those once-owning holiday homes have decided to jump right in and are living here as permanent residents. Perhaps accelerated by the COVID pandemic, embracing the “life is too short” philosophy.Read more...
Optimistic prospects for Brits buying second homes in France
A new report from the English Housing Survey, covering the years 2021-2022 has revealed that the number of Brits with second homes in France has dropped for the first time in a decade.Read more...
Top tips to help you settle in to your new life in France
Moving can be an exciting and scary experience; moving to a new country is even more so. I found that, despite the homework I did on life in France, the best advice often comes from someone who has “been there, done that”! I feel I’ve learnt a huge amount over the years about how to integrate happily with the French. So, I’d love to share my own tips with you, so you’re better prepared for your own new life in France.Read more...
