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01/02/2012 A guide to buying a home in France

living in france It can be both tempting and daunting to buy property in France — whether a sleek city apartment or a rustic rural retreat.

01/12/2011 How to make sure your French pool meets safety standards

French pools France has the highest rate in the world of infant death by drowning in a swimming pool. Betty Carlson explains how to make sure your pool meets...

23/02/2010 Renting vs buying in France

Buying a home in France is relatively easy compared to other European countries but renting it first allows you to know the place better and avoid...

17/02/2010 Top 10 mistakes made by real estate investors

If you want to invest in property, read these 10 common mistakes made by other real estate investors to avoid making similar costly mistakes.

02/02/2010 Buying a house in France

Buying a home in France is exciting but can be confusing. Here is our newly updated brief guide to the steps you will need to take.

01/02/2010 Guide to French mortgages

Our financial expert Steven Grover delves into the business of securing a mortgage in France and delivers the basic facts.

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Management culture in France

Management culture in France

This handy guide from Expertise in Labour Mobility includes information on business hierarchy, negotiations, and etiquette.

American associations and clubs in Paris

American associations and clubs in Paris

A listing of organizations in the Paris area that cater primarily to Americans living in France. Updated April 2011.

British associations and clubs in Paris

British associations and clubs in Paris

Our handy guide to the British community in Paris, from cricket clubs to Scottish country dancing lessons to where to find a jar of Marmite.

Anglophone services in France

Anglophone services in France

Here's a short introduction to our Banking section for those living in France, from how to open a bank account to Islamic banking and investments.