A PICK of services for those who enjoy living life the French way, including holiday ideas and guide books, property insurance and travel ticket deals.
Disclosure: Please note that if you buy through the web pages below I earn a small commission on any sales, there's no extra cost to you and it helps keep This French Life up and running (as well as the dog in biscuits).
Books on France - reviews and interviews
Take a browse over these books about France which I have reviewed, or in some cases read an author interview and learn more about living life with a French twist.
French Cheese and Wine
A selection of books and guides to French cheese and wine, taking in the different regions as well as some of the famous names.
Holiday resorts in France
French holiday villages and resorts that offer a range of leisure facilities.
AirBnB
A quick, safe and simple way to find unique holiday accommodation in France directly from property owners.
Tips for cheap Eurostar tickets
The high-speed rail service from Eurostar has revolutionised travel to France, but how can you pick up a cheap ticket?
How to buy travel insurance to France
Here Columbus Direct Travel Insurance offers some simple and clear advice.
This French Car Hire - hire a car in France
Be it Paris or Perigueux; Bergerac or Nice after using the services of partner website auto-europe.co.uk you will soon be zipping along the autoroute.
Airport parking advice with Purple Parking
Beat the crowds with quick and simple parking services located at airports across the UK.
Brittany Ferries
Holidays and ferries to France from Portsmouth, Poole and Plymouth.
P&O Ferries
Sail with P&O Ferries from Dover to Calais.
DFDS Seaways
Take your car on a ferry to France between Dover and Calais.
Eurotunnel
France in 35 minutes, pet-friendly and no baggage limit.
Learn more about a French mortgage
Mortgage services provided by International Private Finance (IPF) are secured against your French property as well as being sourced in Euros.
Currency exchange services to France
London-based foreign currency exchange service SGM-FX can provide you with simple and clear advice.
Holiday home insurance in France
Intasure's property insurance is designed for expatriate owners of property in France.
France Offers and Vouchers
A collection of special deals relating to all things French.
British food in France
Amazon has a shop within its UK site, enabling people to buy items from the likes of Kraft, Nestle and Proctor & Gamble.
Magazine subscriptions when Living in France
Read, or discover, some English-language magazines that are difficult to find in France.
