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6 reasons to buy property in Angoulême, capital of the Charente

Angoulême is a stunning city located in the Charente department of the Poitou Charentes region. We explore 6 good reasons why this town and its surrounding villages are excellent places to choose for your property purchase.

5 surprising things that you need a French licence for

France, like anywhere else, requires you to attain licences to do many things legally. Tasks like exchanging driving licences and obtaining licences to run businesses may well be obvious. But here are some potentially surprising things for which you must also obtain a French licence.

Boxing Hare Brewing: the authentic taste of Britain comes to France

Whilst people move to France for a complete change of lifestyle, many still need to work and look to establish a new business here. With some providing holiday accommodation, others choose an entirely different route. We spoke to Norman and Jill Atkinson who told us about their move and establishing their brewing business in a quiet corner of southwest France.

Enjoy the best of the seaside and countryside in the Herault

The Herault is one of the loveliest departments in the south of France. Making up part of the Languedoc Roussillon, it has been in the greater region of Occitanie since 2016. Whether you prefer the countryside or the beach, there are plenty of places to choose from. Here we bring you 5 of the best towns/villages to whet your appetite for a visit.

3 French locations listed amongst best ‘hidden gems’ in Europe

European Best Destinations (EBD) has realised its annual list of “Best Hidden Gems in Europe”. In the top twelve, three beautiful French locations are listed. So, why did they make the list and could they be good choices for your property purchase?

Buying a rural French property and the “SAFER” rule: what you need to know

It is the dream of many of us to buy a beautiful French rural property with some land, not least because property is just so much cheaper in France than in the UK. However, if it is your intention to buy a property with land, you need to learn a little about “Safer”.