Community, media and civic life
France Media
The publisher of France Today, French Property News, FrenchEntrée and Bonjour Paris.
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What they cover
- Tourism and culture. France Today, first published in 1984, and Bonjour Paris, online since 1995.
- Property. French Property News and FrenchEntrée, launched in 2003.
- Magazines and shop. Subscriptions, single issues of Discover Paris and Taste of France, calendars.
Why we list them
French Property News Magazine and Taste of France are two leading publications serving an affluent, Francophile audience: readers who travel regularly to France, dream of buying a property there or making it their home.
Our guides on the subject
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How to Buy Property in France as an American: Compromis de Vente, the Notaire's Role, and What to Report to the IRSAmericans can buy property in France with no visa or residency condition. Notaire fees add 7 to 8% on older property, and you have 10 days to withdraw. -
How to Choose Where to Live in France as an American: Paris, Lyon, Bordeaux, Marseille, and Montpellier ComparedChoosing where to live in France as an American: do not default to Paris. Rent runs 35 to 50% lower in Lyon and 45 to 55% lower in Bordeaux. -
The Best Places to Live in the South of France for Americans: Côte d'Azur, Provence, and Occitanie ComparedCôte d'Azur, Provence or Occitanie? Compare cost, climate, transport and expat life to find the best places to live in the South of France.
