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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:  

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.

If you’re travelling from the UK then the majority of people will travel with their car, either by ferry or the Eurotunnel.  

We’ve summarised the main routes as well as some useful tips to get cheaper tickets. 

France offers some of the best healthcare in the world but making sure you can access it is important. We’ve split this article into two sections:
 
Short term (for visitors)
Long term (for residents) 
 
Whether you’re popping across to France for a few days and need some spending money, or if you’re planning to buy or sell a property in France then efficient foreign currency exchange is a worthwhile consideration.  
 
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