Guide to buying property in Aveyron

Located in central southern France, inland from Toulouse and Montpellier, the département of Aveyron can rightly call itself an undiscovered gem, as few foreigners have heard its name. This is a picturesque region of gorges, valleys, mountains and lakes, peppered with historic, riverside towns and quaint, sleepy villages. And if you love beautiful countryside, sunshine and property […]

Why Charente Maritime is such a great place to live

Do you dream of living in France, or having a holiday home there? With a wonderfully rich and diverse landscape and culture, there’s a huge choice of places to put down roots, but we really love the department of Charente Maritime and so do the experts at renowned property agency Selection Habitat. Why Charente Maritime […]

Why France is the perfect destination for a new life

ARE YOU THINKING OF RELOCATING TO FRANCE? ARE YOU CONTEMPLATING A SHIFT IN YOUR LIFESTYLE? The prospect of living in a foreign country can appear daunting, given the multitude of options available. However, France stands out as the preferred choice for thousands of individuals. BEYOND ITS ALLURE AS A TOURIST HOTSPOT France also offers a […]

The French lifestyle : a perfect balance of culture and wellbeing

The French take pleasure in the simple joys of life, with a strong emphasis on leisure, family, and community. From sipping café au lait at a local bistro to strolling along the Seine, from following the Tour de France to windsurfing in the Mediterranean, the French lifestyle encourages a slower pace, allowing individuals to appreciate […]

France: a country of contrasts, ideal for living and working

FROM THE CHARMING COBBLESTONE STREETS OF PARIS To the quaint villages of Provence, from the vineyards of the Languedoc-Roussillon to the sandy Mediterranean beaches, France is renowned for its charming villages, vibrant cities, and stunning coastal towns. Living here provides an unparalleled opportunity to immerse oneself in the French way of life. A country renowned […]

EXCLUSIVE MEETING – ZAFER ACHI 

Zafer Achi is comfortably seated in his peacock blue armchair when we meet him. This charismatic entrepreneur born in Damascus, who studied at HEC Paris and MIT – among other prestigious programs – is the instigator of an extraordinary project « Made in Occitanie ». Already well-versed in the workings of entrepreneurship, Zafer Achi has been working […]

Exclusive meeting: eco-natural catering in Aveyron 

Nestled in the heart of 19 hectares of woods and meadows, 15 minutes from Figeac, the Granges de Murel property is for sale through Agence Hamilton. This superb estate has benefited from a high-quality restoration imagined and orchestrated by Claudie and Daniel, its owners, for twelve years. Pioneers, they spoke to us about sustainability, ecology, […]

One stop shop for buying a French property and moving to France

Since its founding in 1992, Agence Hamilton has been dedicated to helping clients find their perfect French property, and under the leadership of Jean-Stéphane Vilain, the company has grown from strength to strength. With a family-oriented and community-focused ethos, Agence Hamilton specialises in luxury estates, chateaux and historic homes with character. Originally established in the […]

Interview of Nathalie Van Veenendaal

Today we meet Nathalie van Veenendaal, real estate negotiator in the office in Mirepoix (09) In a few words, tell me about your journey? Originally Dutch, I arrived in Paris when I was 18 years old. After a few small jobs I started working in international transport as a charterer specialising in exceptional convoys in […]

Winter property viewings

Winter has certainly arrived across Europe and as usual it is always on time, sometimes ahead of schedule. However do not allow the winter months to stop you from visiting properties in France. On the contrary, there is a lot to learn from viewing a property over winter and it can also be a very […]