If you are thinking of living in France or or have decided to move to France, you will have read books or magazines about life on the continent, or seen it on TV. There are many perspectives and views on this subject. Some have elements of truth; however, there are also many myths on the subject. French Liaison is here to help remove any doubts and anxiety and to support you at difficult times, and it is there to reassure you when you are uncertain about something. It is there to give you advice and help not only on difficult matters, but also those little things that can make life in France so much easier, it is there to ease the worry and the tension, and allow you to enjoy your life in France.We try to tell it how it is, giving sound advice and help, looking always at the positive aspects, of which there are many. We aim to to help in making your transition to the French system as smooth as possible. For those of you already living in France, you will now be more aware of the language and cultural differences. You might be receiving letters that are difficult to understand, you may need help and advice on this and many other matters. We have a wealth of experience and knowledge gained from our own experiences. Yes, we have been through it ourselves. We also have people at hand who can be called upon, who have specific expertise and skills. We do not pretend to know it all, but what we don't know we will find out. We have a large range of services and information this website which is being updated on a regular basis.

You can always be sure of a friendly and helpful response to any inquiry, and know that there is always help at hand; you may just have a simple question, or an urgent matter that needs immediate attention. Just email and we will reply within 48 hours weekends may take a bit longer.

France has all the ingredients that people thinking of living abroad look for: a good climate, unspoiled countryside, the culture, excellent health care, safe and secure environment, colourful traditions and history. France is one the world's favorite destination, with over 70 million overseas visitors each year. Thousands of Brit's have second homes in France, while many thousands the live there permanently in total about 250.00, and it's easy to understand why: there's the climate of course, the food, the wine and the peace, quiet and a certain je ne sais quoi.

For the retired the attractions are many and varied, whether it is a holiday home or a pernament home it is a good place for the family to visit. They are able to take advantage of the French Health Care system, there is plenty of opportunity to make new friends, to travel and enjoy the delights of France. For early retired they have to consider their entitlement Heath cover, as they may not be coverd under the French system. They have to consider if it is better to keep the principle home in the UK so that they are entitled to UK Health Care, unless they are prepared to pay for Private Health cover in France.

For young people with Children there is the pull of good schools, good health care, freedom for the children to grow up in a secure environment which is not available in the UK and many other EU Countries.

If you are contemplating a move to France, the first thing will be deciding which region of France has what you are looking for. One of the most popular destinations has always been the South West of France but large British communities can also be found further south in Provence and Longuedoc Roussillon, as well as in the more weekend-accessible areas like Normandy and Brittany.

Brittany (Bretagne) with it's the wild, rocky shores, it occupies the rugged western tip of France, is surrounded on three sides by a long and varied coastline. There are rugged cliffs dotted with lighthouses, wide estuaries, islands and islets, and picturesque harbours with strong maritime traditions. The many white sandy beaches and pretty coves make for wonderful bathing opportunities the area is steeped in old customs and traditions. The climate is mild because of the Gulf Stream but its Atlantic exposure means that winters can be wet, very windy and bitterly cold. See these links for a fuller description; http://www.french-property.com/regions/bretagne/about.htm

Provence Alpes Côte d'Azur offers wonderful settings: the Mediterranean Sea borders its southern part and the Alps is its frontier with Italy in the north east. The area boasts a wide range of landscapes made of mountainous areas and coastal regions. Provence, a beautiful sunny region covered with thyme, olive groves and old villages and hill top towns, the turquoise Mediterranean sea the palm trees on French Riviera “Côte d'Azur”. The climate is Mediterranean-type, characterised by exceptional sunshine almost 300 days a year, and mild winters. As there are a lot of large towns and built up areas also many tourists go to this region, therefore it is important to consider the things associated with that. However there are many tranquil places that are safe and secure but you need to do your research. The Provence region is home to many British people, but can be very expensive.

South West of France This is a very popular region for tourists both French and British, it is also a popular region for people to live, it is a lot more rural than some other regions, with very few large towns.

Aquitaine region which includes the Dordogne and Lot et Garonne, a lush green region of gentle rolling hills and of castles and wonderful villages that have not changed since the Middle Ages. If you like markets or the French equivalent of the Car Boot “Vide-Grenier” or Antique Markets “Brocantes”, then you will love this region. It is renowned for its gastronomic specialties, such as foie gras and fabulous Wines. It is a region that takes people back to how England was 50/60 years ago safe to walk the streets; children can play in safety a place where you can get away from it all.

Poitou-Charentes is a tranquil and largely un spoilt region halfway down the western coast of France. Its long Atlantic coastline has fine sandy beaches, pretty marinas and bustling resorts. The gastronomy and wine of the region (amongst which the famous Cognac) are internationally renowned. There are beautiful islands such as Ile d'Oléron which has miles and miles of empty sandy beaches, which are good for surfing, whose main industry is oyster catching. It is also a where you can get away from it all and very rural and safe and secure for families.

Languedoc-Roussillon in south-west France curves around a corner of the Mediterranean, from Provence in the east down to the borders with Spain and Andorra in the south. The region’s Mediterranean coast is an area of river deltas and coastal plains. In some places there are ugly purpose-built developments but there are also some more alluring seaside places. For more info on this region go to the following link: http://www.french-property.com/regions/languedoc_roussillon/about.htm .

This is just rough guide to regions of France it is very important to visit the various areas to do your research, and if possible to rent a property for at least a month to get the feel of a place. For many people this is not practical, but it is important to consider your location and to establish that it meets with your requirements.

Firstly we offer an On-Line help service providing information on the main issues concerned with living in France. We try at all times to give a balanced view trying to point you in the right direction. The information provided is a guide only as everyone has different circumstances different issues which often need to be resolved in different ways. Some of the information is in the form of contacts other is in the form of information gained by experience and some is information that is readily available on the Web but is sifted through by ourselves and we then link you to the important parts or offer the information on our website.

The services offered on this website will be passed on to one of our partners, the partner will then contact you offering their services without obligation. You can contact some of our Partners/Associates/Contacts by goin to the Links page. To view this page click Here

For those people that want a hand holding service to guide them through everything we can recommend one of our partners who will deal with you on a one to one basis.