Apr 16, 2021 | French Living
One of the most famous and distinctive painters in the history of Western art, the works of Vincent van Gogh are bold, dramatic, vivid explosions of colour – the paint not so much brushed as sculpted thickly onto the canvass to create an impulsive, expressive style...
Mar 19, 2021 | French Living
If you dream of owning a property abroad – perhaps to keep as a holiday home, or maybe to relocate entirely – I ask you, where better than the glorious French Riviera? Known in French as the Côte d’Azur, the French Riviera along the southeast corner of...
Mar 9, 2021 | French Living
Spanning the Mediterranean coastline – from Provence to the French border with Spain – the Languedoc-Roussillon area in the South of France produces not only some of the very best, but also the most wine in the whole of France. Though somewhat lesser-known as a...
Mar 1, 2021 | French Living
France is the most-visited country in the world, attracting around 90 million tourists a year before the pandemic put the brakes on international travel. The country in general – and the South of France in particular – is also one of the most popular retirement...
Jan 29, 2021 | French Living
Having worked as a South of France property surveyor for over three decades, I’ve come to learn all the reasons people fall in love with the region and want to relocate here. Some are attracted to the beaches and endless stretches of beautiful coastline. ...
Jan 21, 2021 | French Living
To say that 2020 was a turbulent year would be the understatement of the century so far. However, despite the global pandemic and multiple lockdowns causing disruption to practically every industry, France’s property market has remained resilient. So, what can...
Dec 22, 2020 | French Living
There are many reasons why France is one of the most visited countries in the world. There’s the food, the wine, the art, history and culture. There’s the rolling countryside, the lavender fields, the towering mountains and the sandy beaches. And to top it all off,...
Dec 15, 2020 | French Living
As a South of France property surveyor, one of the questions first-time overseas buyers most commonly ask is – what additional fees can I expect when buying a house in the South of France? What they’re really asking, of course, is how much will their dream...
Dec 7, 2020 | French Living
Planning a visit to the French Riviera? Want to soak up some culture on the way? The South of France is home to some of Europe’s very best art museums, featuring world-class collections from the world’s greatest artists. Here’s your friendly South of...
Nov 11, 2020 | French Living
St. Tropez in the South of France is about as “local” as it gets for a town with such a glamourous reputation. In fact, with a population of fewer than 5,000 people, St. Tropez is more like a village than a town – but a village drenched in glitz, sunshine and luxury....