If you are looking to buy an investment property in France in 2023 here is a list of the 10 best locations buy a house in the South of France. I have avoided Cote d'Azur and Provence and instead focused on the Languedoc region where the rental yields are still around 7-10%, but the property prices are around 45% less.

There are 5 very good reasons why you should consider investing in property in France during 2023. Whether you are looking to add to your buy-to-let property portfolio or to purchase a second home; the South of France represents an exceptional opportunity for property investment.

If you are moving to France, the good news is that France recognizes a whole range of international driving licenses and you can legally drive on your foreign license for up to 12 months. But what happens then? What do you need to do to apply for a French driving licence? How do you register your vehicle in France and when do you need to do this? 

The countryside around the Southern France town of Carcassonne, has proved to be a very popular place finding a long term rental property in the last couple of years. Here is a selection of 10 houses currently available for rent in the Carcassonne area of Southern France during 2025. 

Although Brexit has made things more complicated, it is still perfectly possible British nationals to move to France in 2024 and to live in France permanently. You can stay for up to 90 days without a visa. If you want to stay longer, then there is a simple & straighforward process for applying for a long stay visa. UK nationals (like Canadians, Americans & Australians) can also apply for permanent French Residency, which enables them to live in France for up to 5 years. Here we outline the steps you need to follow for moving to France after Brexit and how you can live in France long term.

If you are looking for long term lets in France in 2024, there are many factors that you will need to consider to find the right property for you. Here we have picked out 3 key considerations when searching for long term let properties in France: budget, location and size.

There are a number of reasons why the village of Nezignan l'Eveque in South France has become such a property hotspot in the last 10 years. It is located close to the Mediterranean beaches, it has excellent transport links, property prices are rising and it is one of the prettiest villages in the Languedoc.

If you have never heard of Pezenas in South France, then you should definitely put it to the top of your list as a location for a long term rental in France for 2024. Here we explain what the quaint Southern French market town of Pezenas has to offer both during the summer and the rest of the year. We have also highlighted 12 popular rental properties located in and around Pezenas, that are available for 3-12 months long term rentals during 2024. 

This is my list of the top 10 towns to find a house or apartment to rent in France on a long term basis during 2024. The list is based on my travels throughout France over the last 20 years and is determined by a number of different factors such as the weather, local transport network, things to do & see, affordability of rental properties, local services, quality of life and my own personal observations.

In this article we explain how you can move to France from the UK in 7 simple steps. Brexit has of course made things slightly more complicated, but it is still perfectly possible to live your dream of retiring to France or living in France whilst you work remotely.

Perpignan is situated in between the Mediterranean coast and the Pyrenees, close to the Spanish border. With it's mild winters and long hot summers, it is the perfect destination for find a long term rental in France. Here we feature 9 long term rentals near Perpignan, France, currently available from through 2024 into 2025. 

This selection of apartments for rent in France are all currently available for long term rentals from between 3-12 months. When renting an apartment in France, the monthly rental price normally excludes the utility bills. The reservation process is very simple, we will just need to receive copies of your ID, confirmation of your permanent home address and some evidence of your ability to pay the rent.

The coastal town of Meze is a real gem of a place to live in the South of France and an excellent location to buy a house in France. Meze is an old fishing village with a lovely harbour area and two sandy beaches and fast becoming a property hot spot in South France.

Montpellier is a great place to be based for a long term rental in France. Montpellier is the fastest growing city in France and it has everything you need for a long stay in France. Here we feature some popular rental properties close to Montpellier which are currently available for rent during 2024.

If you are thinking about Moving to France in 2024 either for a long stay or a permanent move, then I would just like to pass on some tips from our own experience of relocating to France. We have lived in France for 17 years now. We have had some great days and we have had some catastrophic days. But on the whole we have had more good days than bad days. 

The coastal town of Marseillan has become one of the most popular places for long term rentals in the Languedoc region of South France. It is fairly easy to see why. It has access to some of the best beaches on the Languedoc coast, it has a beautiful harbour ringed with bars and restaurants and it has excellent transport links.