Monthly Archives: September 2007

Health care in France is broadly comparable to any industrialised economy, incorporating both a public and private health care system. Funding for health is sourced from a combination of social security levies on income for all salary and wage earners,… Continue reading →

Moving to France may be the most exciting event in your life, and in this article we explain how to arrange your French water connection, possible problems you’ll encounter with mains pressure and water quality, and how to deal with these, and finally,… Continue reading →

The Poitou-Charentes region is generally considered one of the quieter
less developed regions of France, and for good reason, the region has
one of the lowest population densities in France.

With the exception of Poitiers and La Rochelle, no tow… Continue reading →

When traveling in the Auvergne region of France there are many different sites to see and cities to visit. Some of these must see places are a bit out of the way, so hotels will be more like inns or old mansions transformed into hotels in these areas. … Continue reading →

The Atlantic Coast of France is beautiful and worth a visit, although it does not get as much attention as France’s Mediterranean coast. Nevertheless, the beaches are long and sandy and the sun beats down just as strong as on the Mediterranean. However… Continue reading →

Autumn tends to be an active time for foreign buyers in France. The holidaymakers are returning home and serious buyers are returning to the market.
But after years of rising prices, finding bargains is harder than ever.
Average Price rises: Last … Continue reading →

Do you want to hear the good news first or the bad news?

Good News – President Sarkozy has introduced some new measures. So the good news – three significant changes. On IHT (Inheritance Tax): There is an exemption for husband and wife, and the exempt… Continue reading →