A Paris tourism official has noted the ever-changing nature of property in France's capital city.Veronique Potelet Anty at the Paris Office du Tourisme et des Congres explains that new districts spring up for tourists to visit.Meanwhile, new attractions appear in some neighbourhoods - such as Disneyland Paris, which she says may prove to be a [...]
Buying property in France could be the most tempting option for many Britons seeking a holiday home on the continent; with the English Channel just 21 miles wide at its narrowest point, the Strait of Dover, as well as the ferries and Eurostar services that run regularly to the country, France really can be a [...]
Wildlife enthusiasts could find property in France provides them with a rare opportunity that leaves many visitors amazed.The tourism organisation for the Aquitaine region explains that Le Moulin de Poyaller, a wildlife reserve named for a 400-year-old working water mill built there, is home to white deer with a love of the water.Visitors are often [...]
Pilots can now reach property in France using their National Private Pilot Licence (NPPL), it has been announced.The qualification is now recognised in France, allowing holders of a licence with a Simple Single Engine Aeroplane rating to fly in the country.As a result, holders of microlight ratings must still follow the alternative arrangements that are [...]
Britons booking flights to property in France or other destinations around the world may be wise to use their credit card for the purchase.While interest may accrue on the expenditure if it is not paid off promptly, the Consumer Credit Act includes protection for purchases made using credit cards, the Civil Aviation Authority explains.A spokesman [...]
Britons continue to head to property in France, while wider trends shape the popularity of many other destinations, it is noted.Jack Fraser, group chief operating officer for vacation group Travelzest, explains that UK holidaymakers are still heading to property in France, Spain and Portugal as traditional destinations stay in favour.This is in spite of a [...]
A night of madness awaits people who stay in property in France's Lille area on September 4th-5th, according to the French Government Tourist Office.The tourism organisation explains that those two dates are scheduled for this year's Lille Street Market, or the Grande Braderie de Lille.Starting at 14:00 local time on the Saturday and lasting through [...]
Buying a property in France can be an exciting and fun adventure. There are many steps involved from finding a property through to moving in and adjusting to a new life in France. As with any project that involves many steps, it’s quite possible to overlook the big picture and get caught up in the [...]
Reaching property in France can be more comfortable and more civilised if you go by train, according to the French Travel Service.Managing director Bill Smallwood explains that reaching property in France's more distant areas - such as the south of the country - is not as difficult as it once was.The reasons why include the [...]
Property in France's 17th-century community of Villeneuve d'Ascq, close to Lille, could be the ideal destination for lovers of modern art this September.On September 25th, the Museum of Modern Art of Villeneuve d'Ascq - now renamed the LaM - is due to reopen after four years of upgrades and renovation.Its interior is a radical departure [...]