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If you are a non-EU 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. We can also help with other administrative related tasks such as health insurance, tax returns, establishing a micro-enterprise or registering a vehicle.
If you need help with any of the above, do get in touch.
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If you are considering a move from the US to Europe then France is often pretty high on the list of possible destinations. France has it all: a relaxed pace of life, a warm climate, wonderful scenery and, of course, fantastic food and wine. When people realise that property tends to be at least 50% cheaper than in the US then it prompts the question, what's the catch? Well, quite simply, there isn't one.
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La Résidence Alpine specialises in areas of the french Alps that are leading the way in creating a buzz in the mountains year round. We focus on the towns and villages where there is not only great skiing in the winter, but also a drive to attract the increasing numbers of summer visitors.
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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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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:
