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Alpine adventures
The real estate market in the French Alps is one of the most stable in the country, Julianna Barnaby discovers that there's more to the area than winter pastimes
Financial peace of mind
Professional advice on financial matters from Pelican Consulting will help smooth your transition to French residency
The science of the swing
Overseas Living enjoys a round at the members-only Terre Blance Golf Club in Provence
The grapes of Gargas
See how vines transform into a sea of green leaves, how the fruit grows and how the harvest is collected, in the beautiful surroundings of Provence
A Riviera residence
Buying a property in France is an easy process, and buyers are always protected. Whether a holiday apartment, a lavish villa or a country residence, Tracy Egan of A+ Properties has been assisting buyers for over seven years
Your best interests
Independent advice is the key to a wealthy move to the continent. We get the inside track from Siddalls, the independent financial advisers
Experience the high life
On the spectacular coastline between Cannes and St Raphael, on the beautiful bay of Miramar, you will find the brand new residential development of Miramar le Parc. It is nestled in a lush valley, surrounded by the mountains of the Esterel National Park and facing the sea. Overseas Living went to see what is on offer
The personal touch
South Charente, idyllic countryside that's off the beaten track, can provide excellent value for holiday makers and emigres alike
The best spa in the world
The legendary Golf Resort Domaine de Terre Blanche combines luxury living in the heart of Provence and superior class hotel accomodation with unique golfing tuition. Its outstanding hotel spa has now been voted 'best spa worldwide' by The Gallivanter's Guide for Excellence
Banking on Biarritz
A city of contrasts - from the polished and luxurious to the rough and artistic - Steve Rowland says Biarritz makes a fine alternative to the crowded Riviera
An Aude to the South
A stunning landscape, a myriad historical sights and a delightful local culture make this coastal region a wonderful place to holiday
The 'real' Riviera
The Riviera and Monaco have always been places synonymous with the wealthy jet-set and property prices are generally high in these areas
Baudelaire's dreams come true
The famous poet Baudelaire was once dreaming of a place, where 'all is order and beauty, luxury, calm, and delight'
A gallic golfing haven
France has a strong golfing tradition, with over 500 courses already in use, and still more being designed. With such an array of possibilities, even the most experienced golfer will find a challenge
Ticking all the boxes
Looking to start a new life in France? It's little wonder that two-thirds of all foreign second-home buyers in Normandy are British
The legal and inheritance considerations of purchasing property
Some things to take into account when stepping into the property market
Properties with panache
A solid partner for your real estate project DIVA is used to managing those projects for English people looking for specific properties in France
Luxury, calm and delight
The famous french poet Baudelaire once was dreaming of a place, where “all is order and beauty, luxury, calm, and delight.”
The insider's guide to Paris
Featuring 110 independently owned and run hotels of an average size of 30 rooms, ParisHotels.com provides instant access to Paris' best kept secrets - Paris as defined by Parisians
A holiday home for life
Residence Merlanes: Village de Prestige Guido Theuns and his family were searching for a real quality of life, and, drifting down Europe, ended up in the heart of the Midi-Pyrénées, settling on an old vineyard, Domaine de Merlanes, to the north of Toulouse
The beautiful south
Now the Cote d'Azur is more popular than ever with a steady summertime stream of Hollywood superstars, pop idols, supermodels, business tycoons and Arab princes. And many of them have bought homes in the area
