It is important to know all you can about how renting in France works because there are big differences to what you are used to from your home country.
One such difference is the division of rentals into two types: short-term furnished rentals (meublé) or long-term unfurnished rentals (non-meublé).
When you look at houses or apartments to rent or to buy, there may be obvious problems that are visible to the naked eye: moisture in the walls, broken tiles, creaky wood floors, etc… Some potentially serious problems however are not easily detected by non-specialists. Which is why a detailed “diagnostique immobilier” is mandatory for any property transaction in France.
Attention pet parents! Are you having trouble finding someone to take care of your pets in France? In celebration of our “Pet Month,” we are delighted to introduce our trusted “pawtner” when it comes to our furry friends: the e-concierge Tout...
Moving to another country (or even continent) is always a challenge, even as a seasoned expat : paperwork, house hunting, school research if you have kids… And what about your four-legged friend ?It’s easy to feel overwhelmed in front of the endless list...
In more and more cities in France, public transportation is becoming free. Some cities have free transport only on weekends and some are planning on providing a completely free transportation system over the coming years.So how does it work and how can you benefit...
Usually at this time of year, we begin talking about income tax filings. But the French tax authority (le Fisc) has decided to spice things up and throw a new declaration into the mix. It concerns all property owners in France and must be filed by June 30, 2023 to...
One of the things France is famous for is strikes. It usually raises a lot of questions and the publicity can make it seem like the French strike more than they work. In this blog, you will learn about strikes in France, and most importantly, how you can prepare for...
It is still only the end of July, so the slow pace of summer is on and will continue a bit into August as well. However, time flies, and soon enough it will be mid-August and you will start to see, and hear, the expression La Rentrée everywhere in France.So...
This article has been written by Sandy Shroyer for Renestance as a guest blogger. You can find follow her adventures in her blog at https://www.roaminretirement.com/After spending my entire life in the United States, primarily Oklahoma (born and raised), Texas (where...
Are you planning to travel in France during your vacation? What is the best way to travel around France? There is no simple answer to that question. There are many factors to consider before deciding on how to get to your destinations. Where are you going? How...
