Moving to France

There must be hundreds of distinguished Britons who've set up home in France over the years. If you're thinking of joining them, why not check out our articles first?

Living in France: "Many people who relocate to France want to trade in a life of drudgery in the grim, cold and frantic North for a relaxed and easy-going sunny French lifestyle. It is a surprise for many to find that it is possible to live a good life in France for much less than it would cost you in the UK." David Seymour explains some of the attractions of living in France.
A Choice of French Property: "With France being the largest country in western Europe, there is a huge choice of locations if you want to look at French property for sale. Where you would like to live depends upon many different issues, such as whether you like a place with many neighbours or you prefer a more isolated area, or whether you prefer to have an apartment or a detached home on its own land..." David Seymour looks at some of the factors influencing your choice of property in France.
Moving to France: The Basics: The basics of living in France: the paperwork needed to live there legally, finding somewhere to live, and financial and health matters - by Tony Spencer.
Moving to France: Utilities and Motoring: The basics of dealing with utilities and running a car in France - by Tony Spencer.
Insure your home in France: If you're buying a house in France, you'll want to arrange building and contents insurance for it. Help is at hand from UK-based insurer Intasure, underwritten by Lloyds of London.