The beautiful French countryside

Country Guides Country Guide: France

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Date Published:
30/05/2008

Easy to reach, this is one of the primary reasons Brits are so attracted to France.

Getting There

France is anything between 45 minutes and around two hours’ flying time from UK airports. The are international airports at the following, as well as a dozen or more regional airports in:

• Paris
• Lyon
• Bordeaux
• Marseille

Airlines flying there include:
• British Airways
• Easyjet
• Ryanair

Contacts & Further Information

France Tourism

Holiday lettings websites: Holiday Lettings and Owners Direct

Property overview, including prices, taxes: Global Property Guide

Eco-friendly homes for sale in France: What Green Home

Find estate agents who are members of the Association of International Property Professionals (AIPP)

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  1. Our house is on the market currently and we wish to buy and relocate to France.Any help,assistance we'd love!Partly renovated with room to convert outbuildings for letting ideal.(and room for large Newfoundland dog to romp around!)
    Posted by karen stokes on 24/10/2009 13:50:02
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  2. We are thinking of moving to France next year near Vichy in the Allier region. Chris my husband is now retired and I do not work any longer although I am not of retirement age. What would be our rights for health matters? Is there a place we could get the information about it? Any advice would be welcome. Thanks. Chantal
    Posted by Chantal on 02/09/2009 11:09:16
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  3. Hello,we are a Belgian couple. We were looking for a house in France and for the last 7 yrs.very intensely! It is hard work (and has been costly, hotels, payage..)and uptill now it has not been successfull for many reasons, so I have given up. I'd like to explore other horizons or I need some help.You British, you really have so many beautiful places.. why looking for something in France? Comments are welcome..Success for eveyone, Eve
    Posted by R&Eve on 07/04/2009 17:10:36
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  4. hi im looking fior a family property in france for a new start for myself and my son. thank you
    Posted by steph and ryan on 31/03/2009 18:17:29
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  5. We are looking to buy a house in the Sarlat de canada region of the Dordorgne for between £100,000 and £150,000 max inc all fees we need a minimum half acre preferably 1 acre with outbuidings in a rural location with good views on the ouskirts of Sarlet. Can you help with this search
    Posted by Keith Mckee on 25/09/2008 17:02:56
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  6. We are looking to buy a house south of Limoges in France for about £100k. We also have a house to sell, with fantastic views, overlooking the north Wales coast. Can you help us? Graham & Iris
    Posted by graham.palin on 09/09/2008 16:40:31
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  7. Hi Dave Go to www.channel4.com/takepart Good luck!
    Posted by Lucy 4Homes Ed on 13/08/2008 12:53:23
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  8. WWe are looking to buy in Tarn region in 2010. Budget will be c£250k. Alternative is North Wales. Last programmes asked for anyone who may be filmed/assisted in thir search.
    Posted by Dave Kershaw on 12/08/2008 19:02:26
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