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Welcome to Living France, the essential guide for anyone who dreams of a new life in France. All you need to know about buying a property, moving to France and either starting a successful business or enjoying a peaceful retirement can be found here.
Be inspired by our real-life stories of people who’ve already made the move across the Channel, alongside invaluable practical advice on everything from legal and financial issues to property and renovation.
We focus on the very best locations in which to start your new life, with tips from expats living in France and advice from the professionals. Add to that the very best of French food, wine and interiors, not to mention help with language learning, and you have the perfect companion to help you find the life of which you’ve always dreamed. À bientôt!
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Property news
Confidence in French property grows
Vicky Leigh discovers there’s a sunny outlook for the property market
New life for old Alpine hotels
French Alpine developer MGM is breathing new life into former ski resort hotels whose heyday has passed
Climbing the property ladder
Offical reports show that now could be a great time to buy property in France, as Vicky Leigh discovers
New properties planned for family-friendly ski resort
Work will be well underway when the Tour de France riders arrive in July, say developers
French Alps continue to impress
Tim Stanley speaks to some cash buyers who have fallen in love with the Alps
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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
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
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
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The French tax system
Moving or retiring to France is a dream that many share. We look at how spending your time in France can actually work to your financial advantage
Green tax credits
Whether you need a new boiler or want to improve the insulation in your home, it’s never been easier to be green
Manage your assets
With a new president and a fresh budget for this year, taxation in France is seeing some changes. Christophe Dutertre explains those relating to the disposal of your assets
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Working in France
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
The Living France guide to… running a bar or restaurant
Kate McNally takes you through the basics of setting up a bar or restaurant business across the Channel
Teaching English in France
France is many people’s dream destination, but life here can be isolating if you are not working or don’t speak French
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