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The Tour De France is a one of France's biggest sporting events and it attracts millions of people from around the world. The first annual Tour De France race took place over a century ago on the 1st July, 1903. A local…
  • 24th Jul 2010
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Top ten property website My-French-House.com has developed a step by step guide for anyone wanting to purchase a house or invest in real estate in France. According to Patrick Joseph, owner of My-French-House, the buying…
  • 17th Jul 2010
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When transferring money to buy a property in France or abroad, many people find  foreign currency exchange to be costly, confusing and tiresome. Using your own bank may seem like a good idea, but it is rarely the best…
  • 13th Jul 2010
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Carcassonne is home to an amazing fortified medieval hilltop city dating back to the first century. Known to many as the Walled City, La Cité , the area's main attraction, is a city built within a castle . Without…
  • 7th Jul 2010
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The Limestone peaks of the Alpilles mountains are a must see for any tourist visiting the Provence area. The famous landscape of olive trees, oak forests and deep valleys have been an inspiration for writers, musicians and…
  • 27th Jun 2010
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Thanks to all the Volcanic ash drama many airlines have had to deal with recently and the pending strikes of the British Airways employees, It seems many travellers are choosing to travel over land or sea. The volcanic Ash…
  • 14th Jun 2010
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Buying your perfect home in the beautiful region of Provence doesn’t have to be a dream. With house prices still much lower than they used to be, this could be the perfect time to find and buy your  dream property…
  • 8th Jun 2010
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It's very busy right now on the Riviera with the Worlds' most famous Film Festival just starting while the world's most famous street race, the Monaco Grand Prix, will be taking place only a few miles down the road, starting…
  • 12th May 2010
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Looking for an apartment or luxury villa for sale in Antibes Juan les Pins but want to learn about the area first, here's some information about this beautiful area on the Riviera which we think you'll find useful. Antibes,…
  • 26th Apr 2010
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We offer real estate in Nice and the surrounding areas, but for those who are not familiar with the area, here's some information about what the capital of the French Riviera has to offer. Nice, the capital of the Cote d'Azur…
  • 25th Apr 2010
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Gone are the days of endless queues and lengthy drives to the prefecture. Say goodbye to the hassle of spending hours at the department's prefecture, especially in bustling cities like Paris, Lyon, Bordeaux, or Toulouse.…
  • 11th Apr 2010
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More often than not, people buying property overseas pay more than what they should, often due to lack of awareness, it doesn't need to be this way! With a little knowledge and a few good saving tips and contacts, we can…
  • 23rd Jan 2010
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An SCI is a French "Private Limited Company". The purpose of this property investment partnership ( société civile immobilière , or SCI) is to acquire or, in some cases, provide for the construction…
  • 28th Aug 2009
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The SIRET ( Système d’Identification du Répertoire des Entreprises et de leurs Etablissements ) number is a 14 digits code issued by the French INSEE, it serves as a geo identifier for companies and business…
  • 22nd Jun 2009
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The 100th edition of Michelin's Guide Rouge France was released this week and, as usual, there were cheers and tears. The Hotel Bristol in Paris and its chef, Eric Fréchon, earned three stars, the only new restaurant…
  • 5th Jun 2009
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Like many happy owners of property in France, you and your family could very soon be living the relaxed lifestyle you dream of in your French house, as well as securing a sound investment for your future. The following tips…
  • 1st May 2009
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Why should anyone consider buying foreign currency using a forward contract? What is it, how does it work and what are the benefits for using it for money transfers? Purchasing an existing French property with completion…
  • 28th Apr 2009
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There are some good reasons for the self-employed and for those wishing to start a business in France to celebrate with the great news that as from the 1st of January 2009, France will be introducing major changes to the…
  • 31st Jan 2009
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Perpignan, the capital of the Pyrénées-Orientales, is the southernmost city in France and an integral part of the Occitanie region . Perpignan is one of Europe’s most captivating areas. It is known for…
  • 14th Dec 2008
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According to the findings of a new report from investment provider Skandia, many buy-to-let (BTL) investors in the UK could liquidise their holdings and invest into other asset classes, including overseas property. It believes…
  • 2nd Oct 2008
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Could it be cheaper to live across the channel than staying at home? With increased fuel and food prices hitting the UK hard at the moment and the domestic property market looking bleak, you'd be forgiven for thinking that…
  • 1st Oct 2008
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No matter how much money you are transferring to purchase a property abroad, many people find currency exchange can be costly, tiresome and confusing. Also there never seems to be a right time to do it because exchange rates…
  • 29th Jan 2008
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If you are looking to exchange large sums of money from pounds into euros over a broad timescale, as you would when buying your French property or any overseas property think about ways to get the best deal and protect your…
  • 9th Jan 2008
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There is no doubt that the climate is changing. The ice caps are melting, our winters are getting warmer, and summer now includes flash flooding. So, what can you do in your French home to repair / renovate your home , help…
  • 30th Oct 2007
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Whatever French region you live in, renewable energy solutions can make life easier and a whole lot cheaper by cutting down on your home’s running costs. They range from wood burning stoves, solar thermal panels and…
  • 10th Oct 2007
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Our Top Tips for Buying French Property 1 - Decide which area of France you would like to live in. France is a large country so research the different areas to help you decide which region is the one for you. Your choice…
  • 8th Sep 2007
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Eurostar sets Paris-London record - BBC News - Eurostar has set a record on its inaugural journey from Paris to London via Britain's new high-speed line. The train, carrying journalists and VIPs, arrived at St Pancras, instead…
  • 4th Sep 2007
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See below some comments from previous happy clients who have found and purchased their French homes with my-french-house.com. "my-french-house.com” gave us that and much more without any hassle. A very user friendly…
  • 16th Mar 2007