When most people think of France, they immediately think of Paris. For centuries, Paris has been the capital of culture throughout the world, first in everything from fashion to art. Living in or near Paris is the reason many people decide to move to France. To live in Paris is to be in the heart of a country steeped in a rich historical heritage while living on the cutting edge of modern world. (more…)
One of the perks that can come from buying property in France is living in France. There are many advantages when it comes to living in France as opposed to other countries around the world. From urban sophistication to charming country living, France has something for everyone. Breathtaking landscapes, historic buildings, quaint villages, bustling metropolises and a rich quality of life; France offers all this and more for anyone looking to escape the mundane and experience life at its fullest. (more…)
Transportation in France comes in a plethora of choices from which you are able to choose from depending on how great of a distance that you need to travel. For starters you can travel by air as every single major city in France also has an airport. However, although there are a number of available budget airlines in the country, the cost of flying versus the time it takes is not really worth the effort. (more…)
Let’s face it, if you want to get the most out of your money, you have to move to a location in which the cost of living is far less than where you are living at now. One such place that makes a viable option without having to choose for a third world country is that of France. France’s cost of living is much lower than a large portion of the European Union including places like the UK. It is for that reason why many retirees from the United Kingdom make their way to France in order to spend their golden years in a little more luxurious lifestyle. (more…)
There are many great ways to go shopping in France. These ways can include things like going to the Duty Free Shop which allows you to make purchases without having to deal with the 12% duty tax. Unfortunately, to avail this duty free purchase you must spend more than 175 Euro as well as have a valid passport and travel itinerary.
When it comes to shopping for food, you can find all sorts of places to choose from that can range from a bakery to a full-scale grocery store depending on the size of the city. Unfortunately in France, these stores while usually opened early in the morning, tend to be closed by 8 o’clock PM and will usually be closed during the Sunday afternoons as well as on public holidays and at least one day every week. (more…)
When it comes to the time of retirement, many people all over the world start thinking about the best places for them to retire. The reason for this is simply for the fact that upon retiring, the average person is living on a very tight fixed income which usually is not sufficient to live from in the country where they preside. One such place that many retirees are turning to is none other than that of France which offers you a great quality of living while at the same time it is also able to provide all of the modern comforts from which you have come accustomed to. (more…)
Living in France on a tight budget is not all that difficult. One may assume that just because France is considered by many as the hotbed for European travel next to Italy that everything in the country would be expensive. The truth of the matter is though, that once you get here and you learn to live the French lifestyle, you will soon find yourself saving more money then you ever though possible. It is only when you first arrive that your expenses will be higher than should be.
Let’s take an apartment for example. One can easily obtain a small studio style apartment in France for under 600 Euros a month. This is a great advantage for many people choosing to move and live in France whether they are on a student visa or even a retirement one. (more…)
Investing in France can really be a burden to those who are not ready for the undertaking. For starters, the French economy is a complicated undertaking which should not be left for the amateur investor. The bureaucracy in France is a whole other story in itself. Sometime you may find that vacations seem to be endless and that every time you attempt to get something accomplished, the only person you need to talk to, to get it so will be on a vacation. Furthermore, strikes are commonplace in France and can occur at any given time no matter how good you think you are treating the workers. Finally you have the tremendous 45% tax burden to deal with when you choose to invest in France. (more…)
When it comes to starting a business in France, there are a number of procedures that you need to be aware of. First off, like any other business, you need to choose a name for the business. In France, you will need to check with the Institut National de la Propriété Industrielle to insure that the name is a unique one in the country. While a unique name is not necessarily a mandatory one, it is highly suggested and since it does not cost anything, it is better to be safe rather than sorry.
You will also need to deposit the initial business capital which once again will not cost you anything to do. This capital needs to be deposited through a notary public, a bank or the Deposit and Consignment Office in which it will need to stay until the registration of the business has been completed. (more…)
As compared to 10 even 20 years ago, if one wants to learn French, there are now a great number of ways to choose from. It is considered that one of the best ways to learn the language is to completely immerse yourself in it. Without any other means of communicating, when one is completely immersed in a foreign speaking country, the results are that he or she can learn the local langue faster as well as more fluently. Furthermore, without being immersed in the language, you will never become fluent in it for the simple fact of pronunciation. (more…)
