Dreaming of, planning, or within the strategy of organising a transfer to France? With regards to the place to reside in France, right here’s what you must think about – from somebody who’s been there, performed that and worn the t-shirt! And if you wish to know extra, come and be part of us at The French Property Present in October and get professional recommendation that can assist you make your desires of the nice life in France come true – effectively even provide you with free tickets – simply choose The Good Life France ticket possibility!
Location, location, location
Sure, everyone knows it however typically we’re dominated by our coronary heart’s wishes and never our smart mind. Arms up when you’ve ever been to France on vacation, fallen in love with the city or village or space the place you’re staying and spent extra time wanting within the property agent home windows than you probably did on the market. It’s regular. And there’s nothing unsuitable with that, I can’t say a lot as I purchased my home in France after simply half-hour in a city I’d by no means been to and knew nothing about.
It has labored out completely for me, however I wouldn’t suggest that as one of the best ways to go about selecting the place to reside in France. There are many English-speaking property brokers promoting property in France. They know their space, they’ve native data, and may work with you that can assist you select the proper location that has all you need. Learn on…
The climate
Most individuals transfer to the south of France, south of Paris that’s – Normandy, Brittany, Charente-Maritime, Dordogne, French Riviera – they’re all extremely popular. However you might want to take into consideration whether or not the climate is best for you when it will get extremely popular. The north could have extra rain nevertheless it’s additionally extra mellow and glorious gardening climate! And think about the climate at completely different occasions of the yr, will the stunning sunny seaside resort in southwest France be as a lot in November?
What’s it like year-round?
Try to spend greater than per week or two within the place you’re contemplating. And attempt to spend time there within the season that’s most definitely to be your least favorite. If it’s someplace touristy that will get 1000’s of holiday makers filling the eating places, the parking areas and the streets – will you be proud of that? If it’s someplace remoted and miles from the outlets, when it’s winter, will you continue to be joyful to be there.
How far is transport when you want it?
If you might want to return ‘house’ for household, work or different causes, take into consideration how far you’ll be from an airport, ferry, railway. In case you’re working a gite or B&B, take into consideration your visitors’ transport wants too.
Working in France – the web
France has change into more and more in style with youthful individuals and households, particularly with distant working alternatives. Although typically talking the web and cell phone service is nice in France. There’s been an enormous push for super-fast fibre optic rollout throughout France – and when you’re reliant on the web, test that you’ve an excellent service.
Not having cell phone protection generally is a actual drawback. First, it’s a backup in case your web does go down, however extra importantly, it’s very arduous to do banking or shopping for issues on-line when you can’t get a cell phone sign. I’ve misplaced rely of the occasions I needed to run up a hill exterior my home to get a sign to just accept a code. Or my different half must bounce within the automobile, drive a mile to get a sign after which cellphone me with it. Not enjoyable. And we’re advantageous now, thanks for asking – we’ve a wonderful mayor who fought for cell phone protection for our little village in the midst of nowhere.
Amenities
Everybody has completely different priorities for his or her amenities want record. Would you like/have to be close to a hospital or physician’s surgical procedure? Do you might want to be close to faculties for the children? Some nation villages supply a bus service to highschool – however what about after faculty, will you be driving them all over the place as a result of there’s no different transport accessible. In case you don’t drive, take into consideration the gap to the outlets and different amenities and the way you’ll get there with out a automobile.
There’s tons to contemplate when shifting to France – come and meet consultants in all points of shifting to France – property brokers, finance, visas and extra, at The French Property Present: October 19-20/2024
Discover particulars and get your free ticket right here: thefrenchpropertyshow
Janine Marsh is the creator of a number of internationally best-selling books about France. Her newest ebook Easy methods to be French – a celebration of the French life-style and artwork de vivre, is out now – a take a look at the French lifestyle. Discover all books on her web site janinemarsh.com.
Need extra France?
Uncover extra fabulous locations in France with our free journal The Good Life France
All rights reserved. This text will not be revealed, broadcast, rewritten (together with translated) or redistributed with out written permission.
