10 rustic properties in France’s Gard region

If you’re looking for a peaceful retreat from city life, Gard is a region filled with historical homes surrounded by calming country scenery. Many of the buildings you’ll find for sale were formerly farmhouses, mills and winemakers and retain many original...

10 properties in France’s overlooked Deux-Sevres region

When planning your new life in France, don’t overlook the Deux-Sèvres region. Famous for its wine and beef and with La Rochelle, Bordeaux and Nantes on your doorstep, the region is excellent for people who want to escape to the country while remaining connected to...

How a selfie saw one French visa application denied

When it comes to French visa applications, you want to cross every ‘T’ and dot every ‘I’ because mistakes in your application could set your move abroad back months. Make a serious enough mistake and your application can get outright rejected by the French...

Let’s retire to Aude – where skiing and beaches are less than two hours away

Choosing to retire to Aude is to choose a new life in one of France’s most varied regions. Set in the south of the country, between the Pyrenees mountains and Mediterranean coastline, Aude is a land of olives, wine and rich history. Scattered with villages and small...

Thessaloniki offers a gateway into Europe from your doorstep

If you want to buy a property in Greece and have all the advantages of city living but go further afield than Athens. Some of the country’s gems are to be found far from the bustling capital.   While many tourists will visit Athens and the multitude of islands...