Living in France
New dating site in France
Dating is fun, but an experience unlike any other! And it can seem somewhat daunting if, having moved to France , you are going through the whole process in another language and another culture. This is what Katie May, a Brit living in Provence, discovered. And it is her experiences as an expat in the French dating scene that led to her setting up a new internet venture.
A moving story
It may take more effort to transport your beloved belongings across the Channel, but with planning, it can be straightforward, says Gary Burke
Head start
Psychologist Wendy Kendall loves her life in France, but it wasn’t always easy. Now she uses her experience of integrating to help others, as Fiona Webster discovers
Surveys on French houses
Matthew Cameron looks at the various reports a seller must carry out on their house, and asks whether a buyer needs to commission their own survey
Back to nature in Auvergne
A love of nature and the great outdoors brought Robert and Kathryn Harrison to Auvergne, where they hit upon a wild idea for holidays, says Stephanie Sheldrake
Alpine adventure
Pip Watkins headed to the Alps, where she fell in love with a man and the mountains. She tells Paul Lamarra about her exciting new life running activity holidays in this stunning location
Channel shopping
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Rental potential
If you want to reap a financial benefit from owning a property in France, why not consider long-term lets, says Anne Cunningham-Davis
Saving grace
When planning your move to France, you need to investigate all the tax implications early on in your research. Tax in France can be rather high, including on your savings if you do not use tax-efficient structures, and could have a noticeable impact on your income and wealth.
A writer’s life in Drôme
Fiona McClean didn’t know Drôme when she went on an artists’ course there, but it has proved to be an enduring source of inspiration, as Andy Duncan discovers
An ode to Aude
Solange Hando heads for Languedoc and falls under the spell of a captivating corner of the region with a history as rich as the landscape is beautiful
Family ties
Moving from London to the French countryside gave one creative family the space they craved, as Anna McKittrick discovers
Chance encounter
Deborah Curtis meets the enterprising English couple who are making grand plans for Aquitaine vineyards, while easing themselves into a new life in France
Clever shopping
ADVERTISER FEATURE British Corner Shop knows that, sometimes, in your dream life in France, you need a taste of the UK
Design for life
Andrew Pell-Stevens looks at various ways in which you can work with an architect to create your dream home in France
Holidays
Find news, offers, information and advice on all aspects of taking a holiday in France, including information on travel, destinations, getting there and more. Read more
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