The 18th edition of the Paris Half Marathon on March 8th marks the beginning of an exhaustive few weeks for the city as the full marathon takes place the following month.Over 24,000 runners from ten different nations entered the race in 2009 - competing against each other through the streets of eastern Paris.For fitness and [...]
For enthusiastic movie makers with a flair for directing, finding a property in France may be the best way to follow the dream of being a director.The 26th Edition of the international first-film festival that promotes young up-and-coming film directors will be held in Annonay.Whether as a spectator or a potential competitor, a property in [...]
Property in France could offer couples a romantic retreat in a country famed for its celebration of love.However, the traditional capital of romance, Paris, is not the only place where property in France offers the perfect centre for a lovers' getaway.In Nice, a lovers' carnival is due to be staged in the days surrounding Valentine's [...]
The appeal of Alsace - as a possible location for anyone planning to find a property in France - continues to grow in 2010.As well as its beautiful scenery and extraordinary cuisine - it has more Michelin starred restaurants than any other region of France except Paris - the region is becoming an increasingly popular [...]
For environmentally conscious investors who wish to purchase property in France, the Peugot Eco Cup takes place on February 15th and could offer something different for motorsport enthusiasts.The 1000 km racecourse gets under way in Paris and the finishing line is in Geneva. The winners will be the most fuel-efficient drivers to complete the race [...]
Recent predictions for the global property market in 2010, made by The National Association of Estate Agents International, show that 'less risky' investments may cause buyers to purchase a property in France or Italy where the markets are more stable.The market predictions also advise anyone looking to buy a property in France to make a [...]
Well we are here! We moved to France and now live in a lovely old French farmhouse not far from Toulouse and we love it! The journey to finally secure our house was not easy but it was definitely worth it. So much has happened to us in the last 6 years that I find [...]
The Nice Carnival attracts over a million spectators every year and is the most popular winter event on the French Riviera.A property in France could be the ideal way to experience the fortnight-long festival every year.The city of Nice explodes with life for two weeks from February 12th-28th as the streets are filled with processions, [...]
France has become synonymous with the wine industry throughout the world and thousands of travellers visit the country every year to explore the country's long and historical association with the world of wine.The wine tasting fair known as the Saint Vincent Tournante could appeal to anyone looking to buy property in France with a passion [...]
UK investors who are looking to buy property in France are bringing their purchases forward, according to a report from mortgage provider Validus Financial Services published on property news website Easier Property.The low interest rates for mortgages in France, currently at 3.6 per cent, coupled with the opportunity to buy property in France while house [...]