Sharing France with you

The Luxury Property Show

Our sister brand, Manoirs et Chateaux, was delighted to be at the Luxury Property Show in London's Olympia last week. The taste for a new life in France is still strong!

As Head of Sales Development, Jacqui Reddin-Williams led our team and features in the video here for a news channel.

A great day all round with an abundance of positivity for those determined to make their overseas dream a reality. 

A Winning Night!

At a major event in central London last week we were thrilled to have our customer care ethos, our service levels, our website and our local offices recognized yet again as the Best In France!

Our sales and support teams are committed to making it easier, safer and more enjoyable to buy property in France.

And at the International Property Awards in London Beaux Villages Immobilier got the official seal of approval for the third year running when we picked up these two awards, including the prestigious 5 Star award for our agencies.

Montricoux – the gateway to the Aveyron Gorge

Montricoux has long been a favourite of the locals but it’s less known by international property seekers. With its proximity to the amenities of the city of Montauban (think history and shopping - a winning combination) and all its mediaeval charm, the village deserves to be on any viewing itinerary It sits in a slightly elevated position by the banks of the river Aveyron and is the gateway to the gorge with its limestone cliffs, stunning villages and beautiful hilly landscape.

A positive message from Alain Rousset

Living Magazine, with whom we feature and advertise, have shared some heartfelt words from M. Alain Rousset, President of the Regional Council of Nouvelle-Aquitaine. 

M. Rousset repsonded to a request from Living Magazine in an English written address to the British community he so values in the Nouvelle-Aquitaine region. 

Suffice to say, we are of course grateful to read such kind words and hopeful that those residing in France now, or planning to do so, know they are wholly welcomed and appreciated.

Read More

5 ways to make settling in France easy!

1. Relax, don’t expect to feel at home and integrated all within the first week! Take baby steps and congratulate yourself each time you achieve something new, whether that is getting the right thing at the bakery, signing up with the local doctor or re-registering your car!

2. Believe us when we say that a little French goes a long way. You won’t be able to spend 5 years using the same three phrases with your new French neighbours but try them out in the first week. By using the language in real situations and by listening to the responses you’ll learn more than you ever picked up in a classroom. Bonne chance! 

What a Cock-A-Doodle-Doo

A noisy rooster called Maurice is taken to court! 

First published July 5th, 2019:

A rooster named Maurice has been put on trial in western France after his early-morning crowing got under the skin of his neighbours.

The copper-feathered cockerel is the defendant in a court battle where he is accused of causing noise pollution by a retired couple.

The case was heard by the court in Rochefort, Charente-Maritime on Thursday.

A verdict is not expected until September 5th.

UPDATE September 6th