France has also become popular with many other European Countries which is not a surprising as France border s with Belgium, Luxembourg, Monaco, the Netherlands, Switzerland and Spain.

France has also become popular with many other European Countries which is not a surprising as France border s with Belgium, Luxembourg, Monaco, the Netherlands, Switzerland and Spain.  

The weather in France is mixed. The North of France generally has cool winters and mild summers making it greener than the South. The South can be very hot in the summer months, perfect for the sun worshipers and the growing of many types of fruit.  

France boasts many beautiful beaches sharing both the Atlantic Ocean and the Mediterranean Sea. 

France has some of the highest mountains in Europe with some snow-capped all year round. The highest mountains are the French Alps and Jura Mountains, bordering Italy and Switzerland, and the Pyrenees, along the frontier with Spain. The highest Mountain is Mont Blanc in the French Alps which is also the highest peak in the whole of Europe.  

There are many more reasons why foreigners buy property in France. We already know France is famous for fine food, and their cooking is thought to be the finest in the World. Did you know there are over 350 kinds of cheese made in France which include Camembert, Brie, and Roquefort.  In addition, France is famous for many wines, perfume by Chanel, Dior, and Givenchy, cars such as Renault, Citroen and Peugeot and don’t forget the famous Eiffel Tower. Other famous Symbols situated in the Capital City of Paris include; the Louvre, the Cathedral of Notre Dame, the Latin Quarter, Montmartre, and the Georges Pompidou Centre making Paris one of the most visited places in the world.  

Many investors have shared in the success of the French leaseback property scheme. Investors purchasing off-plan property on a freehold basis whilst having the VAT refunded back. VAT in France currently 19.6%, this figure either replaces or significantly reduces your deposit. The purchased property is then leased back for a period of 9 to16 years. For more information on French leaseback, please visit our specialist page. 

France is also a great sporting Country; all winter sports with the most popular being skiing, football, rugby, tennis, golf, athletics, horse racing, show jumping, and dressage and don’t forget fishing which is massive in France and of course cycling.  Every year in the month of July, more than 100 professional cyclists race in the Tour de France. The race is approximately 2,000 miles long, with the route changing each year and takes up to three weeks before we find the eventual winner.  

No wonder we look to purchase property in France and join the 60 million plus already living there. 

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