The historic city of Pau – the gateway to the Pyrénées

In the current heatwave, the idea of the cool air of the mountains is more appealing than ever. Below is my latest article for France Today magazine (link at bottom of article) about the lovely Pyrénées city of Pau:

Nestled at the edge of the Pyrénées, the lively Béarnaise capital of Pau . . . → Read More: The historic city of Pau – the gateway to the Pyrénées

Why this might be a good time to buy a safe haven in southwest France

The property market is noticeably quieter in this corner of southwest France so far this year. After several very busy years, activity has slowed, which is creating an interesting opportunity for buyers in what agents generally describe as a buyer’s market.

There are, of course, a number of clear reasons for this . . . → Read More: Why this might be a good time to buy a safe haven in southwest France

Ski sun-day

We are having one of the best ski seasons for many years here in the Pyrénées so if you thinking of buying a bolthole in the mountains, take a look at my article in French Property News for a summary of the best resorts. Read the full article here: FPN March 2025 edition Pyrenees

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Where does food come on your house-hunting priority list?

Are great local markets one of the attractions of buying a house in France?

Airbnb have just released the results of a study showing the importance of local food and gastronomy to French holidaymakers when choosing a destination. It turns out that 75% of French people who go on holiday or . . . → Read More: Where does food come on your house-hunting priority list?

 
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