Climate in France
France has a temperate climate and except for the mountain areas and the far north east of the country, the winters are quite mild.

In the North West the Atlantic influences the weather which can result in high humidity and strong westerly winds. The North East has a typical continental climate with hot summers and cold winters whilst in the centre of the country and the Paris basin the lowest annual rainfall is recorded but can be erratic. Around the coastal plains there is a pleasant Mediterranean climate where rain in the summer and frost in winter are unheard of.
 
France country highlights
One of the largest of the European countries France is a popular destination country all year round for British tourists with its wealth of history, heritage, architecture and terrain and has coastline on the Mediterranean Sea, the Bay of Biscay and the English Channel with its resorts including Biarritz, and those on the The Cote D\'Azur such as Monte Carlo, Cannes and Nice.

Paris is one of the most visited cities in Europe with the iconic Eiffel Tower, The Louvre and Notre Dame being some it\'s most famed attractions. France also has over 8,000km of slopes and is the largest ski area in the world - a strong lure for those buying property in that area.   

Accessibility
France has excellent air transport, sea and rail links from the UK with direct flights from most UK airports. The main carriers are British Airways, Air France, BMI, and Easyjet. Eurostar operates 24 hours per day from Waterloo direct to Paris and Eurotunnel runs from Folkestone – Calais. The flying time from anywhere in the UK is around an hour and a half.

Permanent move to France
There are no restrictions on living and working in France for EU Nationals however you must obtain a residence permit if you are residing for more than 90 consecutive days although this is a formality rather than a requirement. You will not require a work permit for France. 

Buying property in France
Those interetsed in buying property in France are attracted by its close proximity to the UK and its easy and simple access. Buying property in France has always been a popular choice for the British wishing to own a second home that is close enough to use on a regular basis.

In recent years because of the surge of interest in buying property in France, property ownership prices have increased somewhat, particularly in the coastal areas and the ski regions of the Rhone-Alps and Midi Pyrenees.

Paris, the capital of France, is still one of the most expensive cities in Europe for those buying property. There are property bargains to be found but these are generally in the lesser known towns and villages where facilities and access may not be readily available. If you are thinking about buying property in France, some of the least expensive properties are those that require modernisation and renovation.