Living in France

So you want to live in France?

Not suprisingly, many foreigners fall in love with France. The countryside, the weather, the lifestyle, the food - any or all of these incite many vistors to seriously consider buying "a small place for the holidays" or a "nice place to retire to" or even (after the example of Peter Mayle) selling up and moving job, family and all. Prices that are still reasonable, combined with a pleasant climate and an enviable gastronomic tradition is now attracting many such future foreign house buyers to South West France. Therefore as a service to our visitors we have started this section with the intention of giving some advice and tips for foreigners moving to France.

The following articles are available so far:

Our forum is open for you to ask questions or post your comments. Finally you can post free small advertisements "house wanted" or "house for sale" for example - just click here. This section is in French for the moment but its good practice for your French!)

Warning.
We are not notaires, estate agents, surveyers, builders or architects and the contents of this section should not be considered as a substitute for the help and advice of professionals. The comments and advice we give are based on common sense, personal experience, comments and remarks from friends (both French and foreign, professionals and laymen).
ÓChantal Moret & Mike Briley 1999-2006