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WHAT makes France tick? It is a question many people ask themselves after spending some time in the country. They wonder how the government gets away with supporting so many struggling businesses, whilst other European countries face the cold winds of market forces. And how can the French rail network... Read more →
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SOMETIMES the chance to capture a touch of the countryside turns up in the most bizarre situations. After a hot summer’s day the sun was setting over the far hills and underneath this cow - an opportunity not to be missed. Please click on the thumbnail for the larger image. Read more →
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IF you are looking to start a business in France rules, regulations and red-tape will have to be crossed. The importance of doing your research and finding useful advice is vital, but tracking it down on the internet can be a challenge. A useful place to start is the Business... Read more →
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TRACKING down useful information on taxation, inheritance and buying a property in France can be a thankless task. But a useful place to stop may be the website of Scrivener Notaries in London, De Pinna. They have put together a selection of .pdf documents that you can download, print off... Read more →
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IF you have a holiday home in France and make a lot of calls to check up on bookings, changeovers and maintenance there is a new service that may mean cheaper calls for you. The Carphone Warehouse has launched a home phone service for UK residents called TalkTalk that promises... Read more →
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THE demand for second homes in France has seen property prices increase significantly, for example by up to 28 per cent in Languedoc Roussillon, say Barclays. Thousands of Britons each year are taking advantage of rising property prices in the UK to fuel a property boom in Europe according to... Read more →
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IT looks as though the email scam merchants are on the hunt for innocent victims if my inbox is anything to go by. One of the first things people do when they arrive in France is hook-up to the internet and open an email account so they can keep in... Read more →
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IT takes hours of map reading and meticulous attention to detail to ensure a successful Tour de France, and that’s just the spectators. I had prepared and planned out a route that would land me close to the end of stage 11 of the Tour, a 164km trip for the... Read more →
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ONLINE bank Egg has decided to close its French based operation. In a statement on the Egg website the company says ‘it intends to begin to take the necessary steps to close its business in France’. The withdrawal is expected to cost around £113 million but it is likely that... Read more →
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FRENCH property prices are still on the up according to the latest figures from the French National Association of Estate Agents (FNAIM). In comparison to this time last year the price of property has risen by 15.4%. House prices have increased by 12.6% over the period and apartments have risen... Read more →
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