Christmas in France is still very much a traditional affair. Different areas have slightly different ways of celebrating, all of which are very charming. Let us look at four different areas to find out just what their regional Christmas traditions are.
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.
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.
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.
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?
La Nouvelle Aquitaine is the largest region in France, encompassing no less than 12 departments. Bordeaux is the region’s largest city and as a whole, this area is one of the most attractive in which to buy property. It benefits from a good economy, tourism, agriculture, innovation and research, several ski resorts in the south and, naturally, a thriving wine industry.
