France, our nearest neighbour, is really just a hop, skip and a jump away. A weekend break in the north of the country could well inspire you to buy a second home there.
Often overlooked for the more popular Dordogne or Charente by international buyers, the Hérault offers the best of both rural France and seaside resort towns.
When you’re moving to France with animals, be it dogs, cats, hamsters or rabbits, you want peace of mind that they’ll get there safely and be happy. So you’ll be glad to know that pets in France are commonly accepted in public places. Some bars, restaurants and shops permit pets too, although dogs are more commonly welcomed than other animals.
Here are five French locations that bask in gorgeous autumnal glow. From Nice with its extended summers to Limoux with its Fall foliage and grape-picking, discover the perfect one for you.
Certain parts of the press have been full of outrage over, as the Daily Mail put it: “Macron destroying the dream of owning a holiday home in France”. So, how worried should you be about increases to France’s second homes tax?