Learning French for property buyers

Learning French for property buyers

So you’re heading off on that property viewing trip. At last! But when a long-cherished dream gets real, you might suddenly feel far from your comfort zone, and very foreign. Learning a little bit of French puts you in control. But which is the best way to learn? Christopher Nye investigates your options for learning French for property buyers.
Follow in Ant Middleton’s footsteps in rural Normandy

Follow in Ant Middleton’s footsteps in rural Normandy

The hardest man on TV right now, Ant Middleton of SAS: Who Dares Wins spent most of his childhood in rural Normandy, where he developed a taste for adventure. France’s vast natural landscapes are perfect for outdoorsy types, even those who fancy testing their own survival skills…
Noel Edmonds puts his France home up for sale

Noel Edmonds puts his France home up for sale

Contestants sweating it out in this year’s I’m a Celebrity include TV and radio star Noel Edmonds, someone more used to a comfy existence in the south of France! Here’s why Noel’s experience in the Australian jungle must feel like a million miles from the Côte d’Azur!
Easily accessible homes in Normandy

Easily accessible homes in Normandy

For British homeowners, picturesque and affordable Normandy has the added bonus of being easily accessible by ferry or Eurotunnel and then train, car, bicycle or on foot. And it’s amazing what a difference just a few miles of water makes to the lifestyle on offer! Here’s a quick guide to some wonderful areas for easily accessible homes in Normandy.
How to make a little money on your French home

How to make a little money on your French home

The rental market in France was very buoyant until Covid struck, and will be again by mid-2021, hopefully. If you’re considering buying a second home you can let out when you’re not in residence, or perhaps you’re moving permanently and you’re looking for a property that comes with a gîte, now is a great time to start planning.
Paris for property hunters and romantics

Paris for property hunters and romantics

Find homes in France via our property portal. The sun seems to be rising for Paris as an investment destination. It’s quite a nice place just to hang out too.  

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