Although Brexit has made things more complicated, it is still perfectly possible British nationals to move to France in 2026 and to live in France permanently. You can stay for up to 90 days without a visa. If you want to stay longer, then there is a simple & straight-forward process for applying for a long stay visa. UK nationals (like Canadians, Americans & Australians) can also apply for permanent French Residency, which enables them to live in France for up to 5 years. Here we outline the steps you need to follow for moving to France after Brexit and how you can live in France long term.

More and more people are choosing the South of France for a long winter vacation. At Long term rentals in France we have established a reputation as the leading provider of winter lets in South France. Here we feature 14 properties across Provence, Cote d'Azur, the Languedoc and South-West France to rent over the winter period 2025-26.

If you are thinking about moving to France on a long term basis, to live for 3 months or more, then there are a number of steps that you will need to take. You will need to apply for a long stay visa for France, you will need to organise your accommodation and to arrange your health insurance coverage. Here we explain exactly what you need to do to make you move to France stress-free and easy.

The countryside around the Southern French town of Carcassonne, has proved to be a very popular place for finding a long term rental property in the last couple of years. Here is a selection of 10 houses currently available for long term rent in the Carcassonne area of Southern France during 2026 and into 2027. 

France regularly features in the Top 10 list of the best countries in the World to move to. Here we analyse where within France in 2026 are the 10 best places to live and work. The list covers the best French cities to study in, the best areas for retirement in France and also the cheapest places in France to buy property. This list of best places to live in France is not plucked from thin air, it is based on actual research. If you are thinking of moving to France long term, then hopefully this will give you some further food for thought on where you should be located.

With it's mild winters and long hot summers, Perpignan is the perfect destination for find a long term rental in France. Perpignan is located on the Mediterranean coast, close to the Pyrenees mountains and the Spanish border.  Here we feature 9 long term rentals near Perpignan, France, currently available from through 2026 into 2027.