Making your new French home from home, in Nice

Making your new French home from home, in Nice

Nice, the most glittering city on the French Riviera, has long held a close connection with British, American and other international homebuyers. See why we keep coming to this sundrenched corner of France, to buy a property in Nice. From F Scott Fitzgerald to W...
Embracing your first French Christmas

Embracing your first French Christmas

Christmas in France, much as in the UK, is a very festive affair. The French think of Christmas as the most important festival in the year and never forget its Christian beginnings. Although Christmas is celebrated in similar ways to the UK, the emphasis on the...
How to live a green life in France

How to live a green life in France

There’s real energy behind the push to make France greener. If you plan to move here or visit frequently, learn about all the ways you can live a greener life. The French government recently reiterated its long-term plan to promote clean energy and reduce carbon...
Let’s retire to the Dordogne

Let’s retire to the Dordogne

Located halfway between the Loire Valley and the Pyrenees mountains, the Dordogne is an ideal place to retire in southern France. Though, there’s much more to this region than the mountain views, rolling valley hills and reliably good weather. Named after the...