The Local France

Pot of gold found in abandoned French house

Sun, 10 Jun 2018 13:37:27 +0200

A demolition team called in to tear down an abandoned house in western France this week struck gold - literally.

France to clamp down on rip-off home repair workers

Tue, 27 Sep 2016 11:52:19 +0200

The French government is launching a campaign in an attempt to tighten the screw on rogue home maintenance workers who keep ripping off customers.

Property Face-off: France profonde vs the south

Wed, 12 Nov 2014 14:26:00 +0100

How would you like to spend your days in a cozy cottage in the central French region of Centre-Val de Loire? Or perhaps a charming stone house down south in Languedoc-Roussillon is more up your street? Check out these two very different properties that are on the market.

French mansion worth €2m up for grabs for €10

Wed, 05 Feb 2014 16:41:00 +0100

Always wanted to buy your dream mansion in rural France but could never afford it? Well now's your chance. A €2 million 520-square-metre mini-chateau, located just a short drive from Paris is up for grabs for as little as €10. But you will have to be smart to get it.

Depardieu 'to build' country cabin in Russia

Fri, 18 Jan 2013 14:22:00 +0100

Gerard Depardieu, the French actor who received a Russian passport this month, has bought a plot of land outside Moscow and is building a wooden house, a top Russian film official said in an interview.

Finding a home in France

Wed, 15 Feb 2012 16:17:00 +0100

You might have your eyes set on a château, a farm, or a ruin you dream of renovating. But whatever it is that has caught your attention, be aware that finding a home in France, whether it’s renting or buying, is a challenging experience.

Finding a home in France

Wed, 15 Feb 2012 09:30:00 +0100