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03/02/2010 Expat Voices: David Giorgi on living in Annecy

Having grew up in French-speaking Switzerland, David loves local treats and has no major problems with the language. He does find it challenging to...

17/12/2009 Expat Voices: Janice Barnett on living in France

One of Janice's main reasons for moving to Burgundy was the local food but she wishes more local shops stocked Weetabix.

03/09/2009 Expat Voices: Delorys Welch-Tyson on living in France

Delorys first arrived in Nice airport to a balmy 20° Celsius and has never looked back. Like many others though, she is frustrated by...

16/07/2009 Expat Voices: Joan McBride on living in France

Joan McBride believes she would have "no quality of life" if it wasn't for France but wishes the government would help more people learn the...

15/06/2009 Expat Voices: Judith Dunn on living in France

American photographer Judith Dunn spent four years in Paris and considers it a privilege to have lived there.

02/06/2009 Expat Voices: Nicky Bona on living in France

Nicky Bona finds France less materialistic than the UK but misses a damn good spicy curry!

05/05/2009 Expat Voices: Catharine Higginson on living in France

Catharine Higginson misses pubs and car boot sales but recognises that the quality of life in France is better than in her native UK.

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Introducing Renting a home in France

Introducing Renting a home in France

Here's a short introduction to our Renting a house or an apartment section for France.

Introducing Buying a house in France

Introducing Buying a house in France

Here's a short introduction to our Buying a house or apartment section for France.

Clubs, groups and associations in France

Clubs, groups and associations in France

From Gaelic clubs to Canadian Alumni organisations, there is bound to be an English-speaking club for you in France.

Fitness tips for 2010

Fitness tips for 2010

It’s time to get active! Research shows exercise can improve your health, confidence and quality of life.