Happy New Year and welcome to 2026 in southwest France

As a new year begins, it is the perfect moment to reflect, re-set and perhaps take a step closer to those long-held dreams. For many, that dream involves buying a property in southwest France, either as a holiday home or to move permanently.

This year, in particular, feels like an especially good . . . → Read More: Happy New Year and welcome to 2026 in southwest France

The essential 10-step checklist for moving to France

Buying a house and making the move to France is not as complicated as it sometimes might seem but there are a few boxes that you need to tick if you want the process to be as stress-free as possible. Below is a very simple 10-step checklist to make sure . . . → Read More: The essential 10-step checklist for moving to France

Daring to talk French politics

Politics is high on the list of conversation topics here in France following the success of the French far-right National Rally party in the European elections and Macron’s unexpected decision to call legislative elections here in France. There is a real sense in the air that something is very much in the . . . → Read More: Daring to talk French politics

The latest arrivals setting up home in the Occitanie region

The Haute-Garonne and Ariège regions in southwest France are known for their breathtaking landscapes and unspoiled natural environment and have always attracted new arrivals looking for a better quality of life. However, in recent years, the region has also become a popular destination for an even rarer visitor looking to set . . . → Read More: The latest arrivals setting up home in the Occitanie region

 
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