Living in France

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long term coastal rentals These 4 stunning architect-designed villas are all located next to the beach on the beautiful Mediterranean island of Corsica. These Corsica long term rental villas provide the perfect place to arrive, kick-back and relax. Each villa is available for monthly rentals between October to April.

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When you are looking for a quiet, rural place in France to live, with spectacular scenery and plenty of cheap houses to rent long term, then the Haut Languedoc region in South France is a great area to look. The Haut Languedoc Regional Park is 45mins inland from the Mediterranean coast and here you can experience a relaxed French way of life.

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If you are planning on moving to France, it can sometimes be daunting to settle on a place to live. Paris is iconic, but too expensive. Brittany is beautiful, but too wet and remote. The French Riviera is very chic, but also expensive, crowded and getting too hot in the summer. Provence would be a dream, but is there enough going on for living all year around? So where do you choose? Let me suggest the Charentes to you. The climate is mild & sunny, property is inexpensive, there is an excellent transport network, a beautiful coastline, a distinct regional gastronomy and there are plenty of interesting towns & villages to visit.

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If you have never heard of Pezenas in South France, then you should definitely put it to the top of your list as a location for a long term rental in France for 2024. Here we explain what the quaint Southern French market town of Pezenas has to offer both during the summer and the rest of the year. We have also highlighted 12 popular rental properties located in and around Pezenas, that are available for 3-12 months long term rentals during 2024.

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The old French province of the Limousin is centered around the city of Limoges and covers the modern departments of Haute-Vienne, Corrèze and Creuse. This is one of the least densely populated areas of France and definitely the place to find cheaper long term rental properties in France.

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If you are looking for long term lets in France in 2024, there are many factors that you will need to consider to find the right property for you. Here we have picked out 3 key considerations when searching for long term let properties in France: budget, location and size.

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Ever thought of owning your own home in the South of France and using it to fund your retirement. An impossible dream? Here we explain how owning a buy-to-let investment property in the South of France could be a lot easier than you thought and why 2023 is the right time to buy property in South France.

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Nimes is a superb place to rent a house long term in France. With its beautiful Roman architecture and surrounded by glorious countryside, excellent TGV and road connections and excellent local food and wine; Nimes is one of my favourite cities in South France. Nimes really is a great choice as a destination for a long stay in the South of France.

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In terms of a location for long term rentals in France, Beziers has everything going for it. It is just 10km from the Mediterranean coast. It has a great transport network. It is officially the oldest town in France and it is quickly regenerating itself for the 21st Century. Here we showcase 12 long term rental properties in Beziers and the surrounding villages available to rent during 2026.

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If you are considering renting out your holiday home in France or investing in property to rent out, then there is a particular tax advantageous scheme, called LMNP (Location meublée non professionnelle - non-professional furnished rental), which is specifically designed for private landlords.

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This collection of 4 and 5 bedroom properties to rent in France are all available for monthly rentals starting in October 2023 into 2024. Some of these large properties in France can be rented long term for up to 12 months (and longer) but some are reserved for weekly holiday rentals during July and August.