While you may make it through a week or two when on holiday, you can’t build a life in France without learning to speak the language. Conversational French is a great start and it will certainly be helpful during your first few weeks in your new country. Yes, you’ll pickup some language skills once you move there permanently, but before you relocate you’ll want to know how to communicate with every...
Life in France
France moved on to phase two of the ‘de-confinement’ process this week which means some really big changes. These changes include the opening of beaches, hotels, bars, cafes, restaurants, theatres, museums, gyms and more, we are now also allowed to travel around the country with no restrictions. This is wonderful news for France and the French Property Market because life can begin to head towards...
The Occitanie region remains one of France’s best-kept secrets, and some tourists don’t realize it exists until they find themselves nearby. Part of this is because the region was made official just a few years ago in 2016, when the Languedoc-Roussillon and Midi-Pyrénées regions were merged. Set in the southwest part of the country, Occitanie has the Mediterranean on its east and the Pyrenees to the...
While Italy is a close second, France is considered the world leader when it comes to wine production. If you’ve ever been curious about what makes French wine the best there is, consider a trip packed with wineries, vineyards and tasting experiences. Sample reds, whites and rosés while seeing some of the most stunning cities, villages and landscapes in the country. 1. Bicycle Wine Tour in...
Explore Provence You’ll find the most delightful villages in all of France in Provence, and summer is such a perfect time to visit the area because people are out and about, making the most of the beautiful, sunny weather. Sunflowers and lavender bloom, turning the countryside into a postcard-worthy vision. It’s also a great season for taking a property tour, and homebuyers can search for everything...
Properties in South West France Where are international buyers investing prime properties in South West France and in which areas will you get the best value for money? Read on to find out Throughout 2018 Home Hunts has observed that the South West region of France has seen a significant increase in enquiries and sales, especially in Nouvelle Aquitaine and Occitanie. “The property market in...
As the largest walled city in Europe, Carcassonne has so much to offer visitors. From its historic fairy tale castle to the local swimming lake and busy events calendar, there is always something thrilling to do here. If you are looking for things to do in Carcassonne, read on... As one of the most visited cities in France, there is always an abundance of exciting events, cultural curiosities and...
Things to do in Provence this winter When you think of Provence, you may think it’s strictly a summertime place to visit, with all its warm sunshine and crisp wine to drink, but you’d be wrong. The region is just as charming during the winter. Not only are there fewer tourists this time of year, but the weather remains mild. When it cools down in the evening you can cozy up next to a crackling...
Unique Things to do in Paris For a somewhat compact city, Paris has so much to do that you’d be pressed to fit it into a week – or a month or more, truth be told. Assuming you’ve been to, or at least know of, the essentials (Eiffel Tower, Louvre, Versailles, etc.), we wanted to round up 9 lesser known experiences to balance out your time in Paris. Here are few ideas for things to do in...
An old provincial capital of Rome, Arles is a captivating city fusing history, arts and culture across its spectacular sites. An ancient gateway to the Camargue yet also an innovative town steeped in arts culture, Arles sits just behind the Mediterranean coastline and teems with Provençal life, Roman history and artistic developments. Located in the Bouches-du-Rhône department, Arles is officially a...