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Property for sale in Ile de France - click here

Ile de France

This region include the capital city of France along with other departments fanning out from the Seine river and offers the best of what France has to give in terms of property, lifestyle and culture.

Paris is a beautiful city. It has everything a city lover could possibly desire and perhaps a bit more! Chic little boutiques in the back streets and huge department stores on the vast avenues and boulevards, wonderful art galleries and intimate performance spaces, superb restaurants, huge street antique and flea markets. There are elegant squares and pretty parks and the banks of the river Seine must be the most romantic waterfront anywhere in the world.

Lots of people will agree that Paris is on of Europe's most exciting cities, in my opinion it is the best, a place that has everything for the visitor. Paris on a day trip, Paris in the Spring, Paris for a week or for a lot longer, it is a city that has it all! Museums, theatres, shops, fantastic historic monuments, a beautiful riverside and much more.

The Ile de France region consists of 8 departments:

Paris (75), Yvelines (78), Seine-et-Marne (77), Val-d-Oise (95), Essonne (91), Hauts-de-Seine (92), Seine-Saint-Denis (93) and Val-de-Marne (94).

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Transport

Pretty self explanatory as it has all the options you could wish for being one of the most beautiful and busiest capital cities in the world.

Train or bus from the airport into Paris: the RER train service is fast, and is the cheapest option.

If you arrive by air in Paris for a day trip, get the 1 day "Paris visite" visitor pass for zones 1-5, which includes the airports, this will give you unlimited hop-on / hop-off public transport during your day.

Always keep your ticket until your journey is finished, even if it is just a single journey ticket because you will need to put your ticket through the machine at both ends to get onto and off the platforms.

Food

Paris is certainly an ideal place for those living in central London to have a second home, it is an easy weekend trip by Eurostar and having done this recently myself my tip would be to buy your ticket well in advance as they can be very cheap. For those used to London, Paris seems a lot smaller and much more manageable. Even though the Metro map is not as well designed as the London Underground map, the principal is the same and it is very fast, efficient, clean and believe it or not it is easy to understand and to navigate once you get to grips with it.

Leisure

I mean... where do we begin? the Moulin Rouge? evenings at the opera, film club, museums, art galleries, guided tours, weekend excursions, boat rides, sports activities, gastronomic discoveries; the list is simply endless. All you have to do is enjoy a full-on French experience.

Property

It may come as no surprise that the French property market in Paris and the surrounding is one the most dynamic and expensive in France. Central Paris prices are as you would expect and moving out from the centre the prices become more reasonable but being so close to such a vibrant capital city has to come at a premium.

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Club Clé France: Home & Car Insurance

We have been working with Areas Assurances for many years and more specifically with James Shaheen, who along with his team offer a friendly, professional service and they also speak very good English!

Whether your house in France is your main or secondary residence, an apartment or a chateau, if you're the owner or the tenant, we can insure you.

French home insurance differences -

Contrary to arrangements in the United Kingdom where house and contents insurance are organised separately, in France they are combined in one policy which makes life very much easier and your public liability is always included.

If you have a general Insurance question or a more pressing and pending need, in the process of buying a property for example, then contact James direct using the Enquiry Form.

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Club Clé France: Insurance cover

We have been working with Allianz Insurance since 1999 and more recently with the excellent Franck Haloche, who along with his team offer a friendly, professional service and they also speak very good English!

When you have found your perfect property for sale in France and are ready to buy you will need to make sure you have some basic insurance in place on your dream French property.

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When looking for a quotation from a French insurance company, in English, that is suited to your specific insurance and investment needs? or just looking for advice / information about the insurance system in France? then...

Franck and his English speaking insurance team are proud to be of service to you.

Cle France in partnership with Franck commit ourselves to providing you with excellent service you can rely on.

Franck and his team's main purpose is to establish a friendly, professional rapport with you and help you to decide what sort of insurance you need.

They can also review your current cover to ensure it still meets your needs and those of your family.

Car, House (Building and Contents Insurance), Allianz offer the security of a strong French business with the convenience of an English speaking insurance team, so your quotations can be provided in English.

Franck and his team look after your Insurance requirements:

Protecting our families, homes and possessions is a high priority for all of us. Unemployment, sickness, accidents, unexpected events and even death are risks everyone faces we can help you to provide for your family during these difficult times.

We can assist with:

Household insurance - buildings and contents

Motor motorbike insurance

Anglo-French Financial insurance and products such as savings, financial investments and life insurance

Public Liability insurance and Business Insurance

Travel insurance and Medical Expenses cover

Pet insurance.

- Home insurance

Our standard cover includes (list not-exhaustive):

Fire, explosion, storm, hailstorm, snow, water damage, leakage, breaking of pipes and equipment, flood, theft, burglary, vandalism to building and contents, glass breakage, natural and technological catastrophes, public Liability, electrical Damage etc.

In order to improve your cover, you may choose several options:

Theft of personal belongings outside your home.

New for Old for contents.

Legal Assistance for disputes.

Mortgage repayment insurance.

Accidental damage, etc.

- Car insurance

Three possible covers may be taken out: Third Party Only, Third Party Fire and Theft, Fully Comprehensive cover.

Automatically included in our Motor insurance policy, whatever the cover is:

Personal Cover for Driver.

Roadside assistance/Breakdown cover when away from home.

Except for the Third Party only (the minimum required by Law), you can choose options that can include:

Windscreen breakage, storm, flood, electrical damage, towing of the vehicle, natural and technological catastrophe, home assistance and a free Courtesy Car. Contents (to claim in order of theft of personal belongings inside your car), legal Assistance.

- Financial Investment and Wealth Management

Are you looking for a way to make your money work harder in this low interest rate environment?

We can offer savings and financial insurance vehicles that allow you to benefit from:

Free access (no restriction on withdrawals), Income from the profit net of tax, No inheritance taxes and no Notary fees.

We are dedicated to providing you with guidance regarding financial solutions suited to your needs that are able to meet your objectives.

CABINET ALLIANZ

Franck Haloche

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Property for sale in Languedoc Roussillon - click here

Languedoc Roussillon

The area always used to be known as simply "Languedoc" and covered a large part of southern France, the modern Languedoc-Roussillon is a much smaller area, being the area covered by the Eastern Pyrenees department. It was, in the past, the northern part of Catalonia which extended from Spain, and some people here still speak Catalan as well as French.

The regional capital is the city of Montpellier, a thriving modern city in the Hérault department, with a historic and interesting centre; other major cities in the region are Nimes, Narbonne, Sete and Perpignan.

The coast of Languedoc is characterised by long sandy beaches and a modern tourist infrastructure such as the twentieth-century resorts of Cap d'Agde, Palavas, or Narbonne Plage.

The Languedoc-Roussillon region consists of 5 departments:

Herault (34), Aude (11), Gard (30), Lozere (48) and Pyrenees-Orientales (66).

Weather

Transport

We are right at the bottom of France here so a drive from the Uk is a long one, but one I have done many times, possibly more relaxing is the TGV from Paris Gare-de-Lyon, or from Lille and many other cities. Motorway from Paris, Lille, Strasbourg, Nancy, Lyon, Geneva will also get you here. There are airports at Nimes, Montpellier, Carcassonne and Perpignan, with low-cost flights from the UK, Belgium and Holland, elsewhere in the world of course fly into the main airports mentioned already.

Food

Southern gastronomy relies on dishes that are meant to be shared like the well-known Cassoulet or Brandade-de-Morue. The Southwest of France also boasts refined food like the Anchoiade or the Bourride which are two fish dishes that use the aromatic herbs of the wild garrigue (wild scrubland). The herbs of thyme, rosemary, bay and sorrel, and others, play an important part in Languedoc-Roussillon's food history and also influence the Catalan and Provence cuisine and culture either side of this stunning region.

Leisure

There is so much to do and it depends whether you are near the mediterranean coastline, in the countryside or in one of the many hill top villages, or indeed up in the mountains. Hiking and walking feature a lot as does cycling and mountain biking, plus lots of sea and river sports feature heavily as well as horse riding being very popular.

Property

Styles of property for sale in the area can vary but most popular styles are hill-top cottages, edge of village villas, countryside Mas style farmhouses and fantastic Maison de Maitre properties. The traditional clay / terracotta style roof construction is almost flat and is very attractive and suitable for many roof terraces which are popular in the hill top villages.

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Club Clé France: Legal Services

We have been working with Loic Raboteau for many years helping clients with the buying process in France and many other French Law Questions, Loic is a French national and legal consultant specialised in advising private clients on cross-border legal issues between UK, France and North Africa.

Loic Raboteau

A real estate specialist with experience advising on international estate planning and tax issues, Loic provides legal assistance to British clients requiring legal advice in French-speaking jurisdictions and a corresponding service to French clients living in the UK who require a French-speaking legal consultant.

Prior to joining B&M Law LLP, Loic acted as head of the French and North Africa departments in UK-based law firms where he represented both domestic and international clients with property interests in France, Morocco, Egypt, Tunisia, and Mauritius. He is fully bilingual and his strong network within the legal, financial and real estate markets allows Loic to meet the needs of his clients and deliver a wide range of tailored legal solutions and advice in a timely and cost-effective manner.

Loic moved to the UK in 2002 but has maintained a foot in France by remaining engaged with the French community in London. He is a French law postgraduate and an associate member of the Chartered Institute of Legal Executives (ACILEx).

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About B&M Law LLP

B&M Law LLP is a law firm advising both individuals and businesses with interests and assets in the United Kingdom, Italy, Spain, Latin America, France, and North Africa.

Their core legal practices include commercial, dispute resolution, company, employment, real estate, and inheritance, in fact most Domestic And Cross-Border Legal Advice under one roof with their team of multilingual solicitors.

B&M Law LLP are located at the heart of London's legal hub, a stone's throw from the High Courts of Justice, and together with our worldwide network of professional resources, we offer cost-effective, cross-border legal services to individuals looking to buy and / or live in another country to their birth place.

Guiding You Safely Through Your Challenges

Our commitment to our clients is deeply rooted in the high-quality legal services our partner provides. We build teams tailored to the specific needs of each of our clients, and our hands-on approach means we work closely with our clients to guide them through cultural and linguistic challenges. The breadth of our technical expertise enables us to safeguard our clients' interests and deliver practical, commercially sustainable legal solutions.

Our aim is to carefully blend high-quality legal advice with a deep-rooted commitment to our clients.

What Specialist Advice Do You Need

- We have specialist legal skills, industry experience and cultural know-how.

- We offer our services in English, Italian, Spanish and French.

- We guarantee high service levels and absolute transparency in relation to our fees.

- We make staying within your budget a priority.

- We don't just give one-off advice because we understand circumstances change.

- We periodically review strategies, tactics and tools to ensure objectives are being achieved and, where possible, to reduce costs.

- Our offices are equipped with the latest legal software and technology, enabling us to deliver a service that is efficient and carefully managed at every stage.

- Our strong network of professional resources located around the world enables us to provide a seamless service.

- We are a modern and progressive firm with the capacity to meet the rapidly changing, international legal needs of both businesses and individuals.

B&M Law LLP specialise in advising private clients on cross-border legal issues between the UK and France. The core areas of expertise are French Property Law and French Estate Planning. Our experience in these areas spans more than 10 years.

Our French Legal services will help you to overcome the difficulties of purchasing a French property and related estate planning issues as well as language barriers.

Unlike the English legal system, which is based on Common law, French Law is based upon a civil codified law system (the “Code civil”), although case law (“jurisprudence”) also plays an important part.

For a more personal advice contact Loic today using the form above. You may also be interested in some of our 'Buying Guides' on the Free Guides Tab Here.

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