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The new direct rail link between London and Bordeaux has taken another big step forward this week after being granted track access by the regulator, the ORR (Office of Rail and Road). As the era of cheap airfares has passed and navigating through an airport 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.
A trend that started after the pandemic, rail travel has been growing in popularity and some major changes in the international train network are on their way
After a very long wait, it seems the ‘wine train’ is finally on the horizon.
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It used to be reliable summer warmth and sunshine that motivated people to search for property abroad. However, as the summer months are hotter and the heat continues over a longer period, many people are now adopting a more nuanced approach - searching for places that enjoy the best that all the seasons have to offer.
This article is part of our series on France's best-kept secrets for people seeking four distinct seasons
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If you’ve ever dreamed of waking up to a sea view, a property with a lake or perhaps a bolt-hole by the river where you can just watch the world go slowly by you’re not alone. Waterside properties in France offer more than beautiful views, many people feel there is something deeply comforting in being by the water.
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For many people, buying a property in France is a long-held dream, part of a search for a more relaxed pace; a calmer lifestyle in beautiful surroundings with good food, good wine, good company. And yet, somewhere between endless scrolling and unanswered enquiries, hours online often leads to frustration and the excitement can start to fade.
The good news: A more rewarding, human approach can transform your search entirely.
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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.
