Nantes
Nantes is a large bustling city and has a population of around 300,000. It is the most westerly city in France and is situated at the head of the estuary of the Loire river where it is also joined by the Sevre and Erdre rivers.
Case €1 Italia Calabria
Cinquefrondi in the southern region of Calabria, Italy is the latest village in Italy to offer €1 houses. Badged as a ‘Covid-free village’ due to no cases of Covid 19 virus this is a truly remarkable property acquisition opportunity. Our source has indicated that the scheme requirements are quite relaxed compared to similar schemes. There […]
Income Tax in France
There is a certain ‘stigma’ about income tax in France. In many surveys and articles France is very often portrayed as one of the highest taxed economies in Europe. Stories are rife about the ‘harsh’ social charge regime particularly for small businesses/micro enterprises.
€1 Houses in Italy (Case €1) – an introduction
Faced with de-population risks, a number of villages, towns and regions in Italy have started to offer very attractive incentives to lure new residents to their communities. Since early 2019 one of the most attractive schemes, the €1 house initiative or “Casa €1” scheme lures potential new residents by offering houses for just €1 (yes, […]
Vannes
The beautiful walled town of Vannes is by far one of Brittany’s most stunning sights and a must see on any excursion to the Gulf of Morbihan. With a population of around 53,350, Vannes is a perfect place to stay. You can wander around the beautifully presented medieval street or enjoy lunch by the harbour. […]
Rennes
Rennes is a vibrant city and Brittany’s administrative capital. From its medieval streets of the picture-perfect old town to the relaxing Thabor gardens and the impressive parliament building Rennes is a beautiful place to live. Rennes has a population of around 216,815. In 1720 most of Old Rennes was burnt down when a fire ravaged […]
Josselin
Josselin is a beautiful city located in the department of Morbihan and has a population of around 2,495. Josselin is most famous for its medieval castle which is owned by members of the legendary Rohan family and is open to the public from April to October. Josselin like many Brittany towns has its fair share […]
Rouen
It is impossible to spend a weekend, a mini break or a holiday in Rouen without going to the Gros-Horloge clock, the Cathedral of Notre-Dame, the Church of Saint-Ouen, the Museum of Fine Arts, the view from Sainte-Catherine’s Hill in Bonsecours, the British military cemetery in Petit-Quevilly, the timber framed streets of the centre of […]
Lisieux
The name of the town derives from the Latin: Noviomagus Lexoviorum (“Noviomagus of the Lexovii”). The town was originally known in Celtic as Novio Magos (“New Field”, “New Market”), which was Latinized as Noviomagus. Owing to the large number of similarly-named cities, however, it was necessary to specify where this one was located. The local […]
Lessay
Lessay is a commune in the Manche department in north-western France. On 1 January 2016, the former commune of Angoville-sur-Ay was merged into Lessay. Lessay is a small town in the centre of the Cotentin Peninsula, Normandy. Abbey Holy Trinity Lessay (Abbaye de la Sainte-Trinité) is the main focus of the small town of Normandy. […]