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

A peaceful region of calm and continuity in an uncertain world

There is no escaping the fact that the world feels like a rather uncertain place at the moment. From political upheaval and economic volatility to climate concerns and a relentless cycle of alarming headlines, many of us are finding ourselves longing for something increasingly rare: a sense of stability, continuity . . . → Read More: A peaceful region of calm and continuity in an uncertain world

French Property News Magazine – The ‘other’ south of France

My latest article in the April edition of French Property News magazine takes a look at why parts of southwest France could become the new property hotspot for foreign buyers, especially Americans:

In a striking shift over the past couple of years, Americans have surged to become the number one foreign buyers of . . . → Read More: French Property News Magazine – The ‘other’ south of France

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