Nice – Home of Architectural Elegance and Charming Landscapes

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Nice is one of the most popular French destinations that has a lot to offer to holidaymakers. The capital of the French Riviera, the city bustles with an exuberance that is sure to draw you to it. The city earned its claim to fame when a few English aristocrats made it their home. In the late 19^th century, Nice fostered the talent and brilliance of architects that gave it some of the best structures in its history. These still stand tall in homage to a wonderful city that is home to them, as well as the skill of the architects that created them. Nice has so much more to offer those who visit it. Here are some options that you should explore when you visit the city. read more

Why Visit the Loire Valley

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The Loire Valley is situated in central of France and is quite aptly known as ‘The Garden of France’. Compared to the south of France the Loire is much more relaxed, greener and not as hot as the Mediterranean areas. The region is littered with vineyards, fruit orchards, hisortic castles and chateaux which as a reminder of its past where key figures and noblemen of history made the area their playground and homes. read more

Property Prices in Paris are on the Increase

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While the euro zone financial crisis continues many investors and French property owners will be interested to know that the price of property in Paris and the surrounding suburbs has risen by 22.5% over the last year.

Even more surprising is that this increase is the biggest increase that has been seen in nearly 20 years.

The average price per square metre in Paris is now 8,159 euros with the 6th arrondissement being the most expensive area with the price per metre being up to 11,690 euros. At the other end of the market the 19th arrondissement was found to be the cheapest where the property price per square metre was expected to fetch 6,350 euros.

Overall property prices in France are steadily rising which is excellent news in a somewhat uncertain finiancial climate.