Paris no longer world’s most expensive city
Last year, the Worldwide Cost of Living Survey by the Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU) ranked Paris as the most expensive city in the world to live. However, in 2021, the French capital has fallen to second place. We take a look at why this may be.
5 affordable destinations for a holiday home in the Alps
Aside from the more famous, glamorous places in the Alps such as Courchevel, Meribel and Val d’Isere, there are some excellent lesser-known villages. You can enjoy a fabulous winter holiday in any of these locations and even buy your very own ski property. Here we explore 5 affordable destinations for a holiday home in the Alps.
French economy has ‘bounced back’ according to new report
A new report on the French economy suggests that it has bounced back quickly since the pandemic. We take a look at why this is and if there are any uncertainties on the horizon.
Angoulême: the capital of Charente features in Wes Anderson’s latest film
You may have heard about or already seen Wes Anderson’s latest offering – The French Dispatch. The small town of Angoulême, nicknamed ‘the balcony of the southwest’, in the Nouvelle Aquitaine was chosen to represent the fictional town of Ennui-sur-Blasé. But why Angoulême?
