September in France means La Rentrée (the only equivalent we have in English is back-to-school) but in France La Rentrée is not just for school children; it is for every French person getting back into work after the summer holidays. Even if not everyone has managed to take the whole of August off, the summer months somehow still feel different; there is less urgency, less stress and time just seems to move more slowly.
But suddenly there is a new energy in the air as if we have been plugged back in and are fully charged, ready to head back into whatever Autumn might throw at us.
It is also a beautiful time of year in this part of the world with lovely warm, sunny days, clear blue skies and cooler nights. The local markets are overflowing with all sorts of colourful produce; misshapen purple and yellow carrots, every size and colour of tomato, apples, pears, figs and an enormous range of squashes ranging from very pretty to frankly, quite scary.
In the property market, summer is always a very quiet time with sellers away on holiday and buyers more likely to be checking out areas and regions of France that might appeal rather than seriously house hunting. On the other hand, autumn is the time of year that new properties begin to appear on the market while buyers start thinking that they would like to be in their new home for Christmas. So everything gradually starts moving again…
If you would like some advice or help in finding your property in France, please get in touch: nadia@foothillsoffrance.com
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