Reasons to (and not to) move to France (the foothills)

Reasons To

Better quality of life (of course this depends on your definition of quality but, generally I would say that the French have their priorities right when it comes to lifestyle choices) Healthier lifestyle Unspoiled natural environment Fewer people, more space, uncrowded roads, no traffic jams Greater environmental awareness and responsibility . . . → Read More: Reasons to (and not to) move to France (the foothills)

Happy New Year

Le Carre de l’Ange restaurant in St Lizier

Happy New Year – 2014 just sounds such much better than 2013 and property pundits everywhere are busy talking up the market. That’s fine by me but I have come to realise that my clients are very good at ignoring all the hype, both positive . . . → Read More: Happy New Year

The Healing Properties of France; the advantages of buying property near a French spa town

The thermal spa in Bagnères de Luchon

Before moving to France I thought that ‘the Cure’ was an 80s pop group but, this being a land of hypochondriacs (and I say that in a fond way) it turns out that ‘the cure’ is actually something you can get on prescription here. I first . . . → Read More: The Healing Properties of France; the advantages of buying property near a French spa town

Expat retirement in France

Retirement ‘paysan’ style in South West France

 

Many people dream of retiring to France to enjoy a better quality of life and climate in their later years. If this is your plan, probably the first things to consider (dull though they maybe) are the various financial and legal implications of your move . . . → Read More: Expat retirement in France

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