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As the era of cheap airfares has past and air travel feels ever more like a rather demoralising ‘herding’ process, many people are looking for an altogether more civilised, relaxing and greener way to travel across the continent. Ever since the pandemic, rail travel has been growing in popularity and some major changes in the international train network are coming in 2026. Might the long awaiting ‘wine train’ finally be on the horizon?
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If you are a UK passport holder and thinking of a change of lifestyle that would involve a stretch of more than three months in France, you will need to apply for a visa. To find out where to start and what's involved, this Q & A session at 6pm UK time on Thursday 13th March might be just the place to get the ball rolling. If you can't wait that long, do get in touch to arrange a consultation.
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Finding a property in France to call home has long been a dream for many a francophile. The reasons come down to each individual, but it is usually a combination of factors. The top 5 reasons we tend to hear from our clients are:
* The ability to work remotely and France's superior high-speed internet roll-out
* The relative affordability of beautiful houses with lots of space to enjoy spending time with family and friends
* Easy access without having to fly. Swerving the chaotic and unreliable airports for the significantly more civilised rail and ferry options
* Being able to spend extended periods of time enjoying the warmer, sunnier weather & a base from which to explore more widely
* Fresh produce, great food and wine - Enjoying the french way of life that is impossible to replicate anywhere else in the world
France is a huge and varied country and most peoples' research starts online. Here are some useful resources to help get started:
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La Résidence is a UK estate agents selling French property and when you’re selling your house in France, there’s much more to marketing your property than taking a few snaps and getting the tape measure out. Yes, the fundamentals of the property itself are, of course, important but when people are buying homes abroad then they are buying a lifestyle, not just a property.
Climate, food, scenery, community & transport links are likely to be equally as important to a potential buyer as the nuts and bolts of the house itself.
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If you’re travelling from the UK then the majority of people will travel with their car, either by ferry or the Eurotunnel.
We’ve summarised the main routes as well as some useful tips to get cheaper tickets.
