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France rejects plan to scrap 90-day rule for British expats

Thursday marked a disappointing day for second homeowners in France, as the Conseil constitutionnel rejected a new law that would have allowed them an ‘automatic long-stay’ visa.

5 reasons why retiring to France is a good idea

Have you dreamt of retiring to France since you first visited? Perhaps you fell in love with the country on a trip and enjoyed the ambiance, lifestyle and culture? Whatever your reason, we’re here to help you make it happen.

The French property market going in to 2024

Rising interest, inflation and a tightening supply of homes all weighed upon the French property market in 2023, as the volume of home sales decreased for the first time since 2015.

Brits with second homes in France win right to stay for up to 6 months

*Since this article was published, the French government rejected the law that would have allowed Brits with second homes in France access to an automatic long-stay visa. Read more here.

10 wonderful French Christmas traditions

Some French Christmas traditions closely resemble those of the UK but others may be surprisingly different. France, lest we forget, is a country that refuses to be held captive to commercialism. It’s for that reason that Christmas in France is genuinely more about giving thanks for the year that has passed and wishing great things for the year to come.

French MPs reject bid to ease visa ruling for Brits with second homes in France

*Since this article was published, the French government rejected the law that would have allowed Brits with second-homes the right to stay in France for up to 6 months without a visa. Read more here.