Travel Options to France
Superb cuisine, historic cities, fine wines, architectural treasures, fine sandy beaches and glorious countryside - these are just some of the almost overwhelming number of wonderful holiday attractions that France offers the visitor.
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Travel Options to France
Seeing the South of France by French Motorail
Traveling to the south of France is a must for any French holiday. The only problem is that if you’re short on time, it may not be a realistic option. Driving by car can take days, and if you choose to take a train, you’ll still have to r
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Seeing the South of France by French Motorail
Eurotunnel - a Quick 35-Minute Journey
Long gone are the days when travel from the U. K. to France took an inconveniently long time. With the advent of the Eurotunnel, travel is both convenient and quick, making France an easy travel destination at anytime of the year. In fa
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Eurotunnel - a Quick 35-Minute Journey
Visiting the Bordeaux Wine Region
Whether you’re just visiting in France or happen to own a second home in the country, you shouldn’t miss a visit to the famous Bordeaux wine region in the Aquitaine. Known for
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Visiting the Bordeaux Wine Region
The Alsace Wine Region in France
If you've always wanted to experience the awe-inspiring, mountainous wine regions of France, then you should consider the famous Alsace region, known around the world as one of the p
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The Alsace Wine Region in France
A basic guide to Moving to France
Today over one million people a year move between EU member states, and most of them take their home contents with them. Prices for these removals can vary dramatically and service levels likewise. So how can the unwary avoid the pitfalls?
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A basic guide to Moving to France
Typical French Meals
French Meals
To become really familiar with French culture, you’ll need to understand what French people normally eat at mealtimes (as well as their eating habits), whether you plan to eat out at a restaurant or invite some locals to y
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Typical French Meals
Driving Safely in France
Besides good wine, France is also known for its somewhat reckless drivers. Compared to driving in Great Britain, when you drive or
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Driving Safely in France
Tour de France: The Greatest Race Around
Even if you’ve never visited France before or never watched a cycling competition in your life, you’ve probably still heard about the famous Tour de France. Tour de France is perhaps the most popular cycling competition in the world, which take
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Tour de France: The Greatest Race Around
International Schools in France
International Schools in France:
Aix en Provence
International Bilingual School of Provence
Bailly
Lycée International Montessori
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International Schools in France
Taking out a Mortgage in France
Buying a property in France is similar to purchasing a property in most other countries. Most buyers take out a mortgage that typically covers up to 80% of the value of the proper
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Taking out a Mortgage in France
Renting a Property in France
Renting a property in France is much like renting a property anywhere else in the world, but differences do exist. As long as you’re aware of those nuances, you should be fine. The web is a great resource for researching those differences
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Renting a Property in France
Types of French Properties
Whether you’re looking to buy that one-of-a-kind holiday property in the mountains, a traditional house in the countryside, or a townhouse in the city for an investment, France has it all. With so many options available, though, it’s best to fa
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Types of French Properties
HIFX ADVICE FOR BUYERS FEELING JITTERY ABOUT FLUCTUATING EXCHANGE RATES
With the markets in turmoil, property prices in flux and Sterling falling against the Euro, but still riding high against the Dollar, anyone intending to buy property overseas would be forgiven for getting the jitters.
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HIFX ADVICE FOR BUYERS FEELING JITTERY ABOUT FLUCTUATING EXCHANGE RATES
Make your Money go Further
Instead of waiting until you arrive at the airport, having the inconvenience of queuing plus the added cost of getting charged between 6-10% on the exchange rate, HiFX Travel Money Online will make you
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Make your Money go Further
A taste of the Languedoc, France
For now, Languedoc remains that rarest and most precious of places: a corner of western Europe filled with great natural beauty, superb wines and a long and fascinating history that has somehow escaped the notice of the world's tourist hordes.
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A taste of the Languedoc, France
The Next Train is Leaving the Rat Race
“The 8. 16 train to London Victoria has been cancelled due to leaves on the line. We apologise for this inconvenience".
A collective groan, with British reserve, reverberated along the station platform. Another normal day in the lif
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The Next Train is Leaving the Rat Race
A Gite in the Aude, Languedoc, France
Properties in the Languedoc, over the last few years,have seen a great growth. It was always called the poor man’s Provence, but they can eat their words now. Over the last 5 years, properties in the Languedoc have increase by about 80%. Also, the
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A Gite in the Aude, Languedoc, France
Good Profits on French Property
One big advantage for existing French Property Investors (from the UK) is that they are already sitting on good profits on their French property thanks to the strength of the Euro.
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Good Profits on French Property
Worried about the Exchange rate
The euro has been gaining at sterling's expense over the last few weeks - effectively making a French Property purchase more expensive for UK buyers.
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Worried about the Exchange rate
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