An estimated 150,000 British people have made France their permanent home. maybe its more to do with the warm climate, the incredible scenery, the Atlantic beaches, the warm waters of the Mediterranean coast, the skiing and hiking in the Alps and the Pyrenees, and the famously fantastic cuisine.

Helpful Links for French News & Information

1. http://www.guardian.co.uk/travel/france
2. http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/europe/france/
3. http://www.diplomatie.gouv.fr/en/
4. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/France

Helpful Links for Expats living in France

1. http://www.expatforum.com/expats/france-expat-forum-expats-living-france/
2. http://france.angloinfo.com
3. http://britishexpats.com/forum/forumdisplay.php?f=76
4. http://www.expatica.com/fr/main.html
5. http://www.internations.org/france-expats
6. http://www.francethisway.com/wp/

We can assist with difficult access in France by utilising our network of French removals companies who can offer manpower and small vehicles for trans-shipment if required.

Our vehicles also have demountable bodies which enable our crews to replace the body on the front half of the vehicle with the body on the trailer. Therefore if you personal effects have been loaded into the trailer body and you have tight access, we simply swap the bodies over and attempt the delivery in the front half of the truck. Other removal companies operating road trains to Europe without swap bodies cannot always guarantee placing your effects in the front half and therefore would have to transship your effects by hand to the front.

The movement of your effects as an EU Citizen is unrestricted by customs clearance or procedures upon entering France. The only required document for your effects when moving to France is the inventory which will be completed on collection of your effects.

For people out of the EU A valid passport is required of all foreign nationals entering France . No visa is needed for international visitors staying less than 90 days, unless you are a student planning to study in France. For longer stays, you must apply for a temporary-stay visa, long-term visa or residence card. Visitors must have ready for presentation at the border documentary evidence of the purpose of the visit, means of support for the duration of the stay and accommodation arrangements.

National holidays in France

Restrictions on the movement of large lorries are often implemented in France on these days, as well as Sundays.

France has long been one of the European Giants and enjoys a heartily location in Europe. It shares its borders with Germany, Spain, Switzerland and Belgium and also enjoys an extensive coastline at the Atlantic Ocean border to its west, and Mediterranean Sea coastline to the south east. Economically, France is an outstanding giant ranking as Europe’s 2nd and the world’s 5th largest economy by nominal GDP.

French Culture
The unique art, architecture, fashion, cuisine, religion and social lifestyle are eminent epitomes of French culture. Superb artwork, architecture-work, monuments, towers and museum collections can be found throughout France. The French religion is unanimously regarded as secular, keeping the society free from religious discrimination. The Protestants, the Roman Catholics, the Buddhists and other renowned religions all enjoy the freedom alike, as there is no preferred religion by the society or the state.

The French cuisine is highly varied and France is one of the renowned international food destinations. To that effect, the restaurants in France provide the best quality dishes and the finest wines regarded as the trademark of French cuisine.

Tourist Destination Sites

Ranking atop as the most preferred tourist destination country in the entire world, France is one of the few countries that is well endowed with fantastic sceneries and serene climate. 37 sites of its tourist attraction sites have actually made their way through to the UNESCO’s World Heritage List with Palace of Versailles, French Riviera and Châteaux of the Loire Valley top on the list.

The year 2011 saw the tourists’ figure rise to 79.5 million foreign tourists making it the most preferred tourist destination of the year.

A vast array of theme parks such as Disneyland Paris and Puy du Fou, Seaside resorts, beaches and Ski resorts bestows a true feel of natural beauty and tranquility, and gives the very best of every tour to France.

Sports
Being the highest peak in Europe, the Alps Mountains in France creates a very favorable environment for mountain climbing and skiing. The extensive coastline along the Atlantic Ocean and Mediterranean Sea border also hosts a wide range of coastal sports.

France is also well known in bike racing and hosts the Grand Tour: Tour de France competition, which is a prestigious world-class cycling race. Other reputable sports in France are Rugby, football, Judo, Basketball and car racing which all enjoy remarkable interest from sports fanatics.

Climate
France lies 48o N making it a country with a very serene climate. Its summers and winters are all held at a mild level by its latitude and average altitude. The maritime and Mediterranean climates also play a great role in checking the summer and winter extremes.

Investment
Not only does France act as a major tourist destination country, but it also provides worthy and rewarding investment opportunities. The state allows about 200,000 legal immigrants every year and also welcomes foreign investment more readily. In 2008, it was remarkably ranked the 3rd largest recipient of direct foreign investment behind Luxembourg and USA.
While so much can be said about France, only a visit can really give the true insight of the country regardless of whether one wants to enjoy holidays in style or seeking a place to invest or reside.