With a growing number of holiday homes in France being advertised for weekly and monthly rentals, now is the time to get smart about promoting your second home in France. Here is our top 10 guide to promoting your French property for short and long term rentals.

Although Brexit has made things more complicated, it is still perfectly possible British nationals to move to France in 2027 and to live in France permanently. You can stay for up to 90 days without a visa. If you want to stay longer, then there is a simple & straight-forward process for applying for a long stay visa. UK nationals (like Canadians, Americans & Australians) can also apply for permanent French Residency, which enables them to live in France for up to 5 years. Here we outline the steps you need to follow for moving to France after Brexit and how you can live in France long term.

Moving to France with your dog or cat? Finding a suitable property can be one of the biggest challenges, especially if you have more than one pet. Our selection of pet-friendly long term rentals in France includes village houses, country cottages and villas, many with gardens, courtyards or countryside walks nearby. These furnished properties are suitable for extended stays of 3–12 months, subject to availability and agreement on your pets.

If you are moving to France in 2027 or 2028 and need to keep to a budget, finding an affordable property to rent will be one of your main priorities. This selection of cheap long term rentals in France includes furnished apartments, village houses and country cottages, with rental prices of €750 per month or less. Whether you are retiring, house hunting or planning an extended stay, there are still opportunities to enjoy life in France without spending a fortune on rent.

France has always been a popular destination for UK nationals to retire to. If you are thinking of retiring to France from the UK during 2026, we highlight the popular places for retirement in France and some key information on pensions, tax, visas, healthcare and living in France for retirees.

If you are considering investing in property in the South of France in 2027, our investment property rental calculator examines the potential returns from different types of properties. Depending on the purchase price, location and rental demand, gross rental yields could range from around 6% to 10%, combining summer holiday lets with longer winter rentals.

If you are thinking about Moving to France in 2026 either for a long stay or a permanent move, then I would just like to pass on some tips from our own experience of relocating to France. We have lived in France for 20 years now. We have had some great days and we have had some catastrophic days. But on the whole we have had more good days than bad days. 

If you are investing in property in France in 2027, where should you buy? Where can you pick up property in France at reasonable prices? Which areas of France offer the best return on investment? Where can you expect strong capital growth? Where are the best places to live in France? The answer is the South of France.

Spending time by the beach in France throughout the year is a great plan. Explore coastal long term rentals in the South of France, including properties suited to extended stays outside the busy summer season. Check each listing for rental terms and current availability.

The departments of Dordogne, Charente and Lot in central South West France are always popular with our long term rental customers when they are searching for a place to live in France. It is easy to see why this beautiful area of rural France attracts so many visitors in the summer months, but what is it like to live here all year around?

This selection of houses for long stay rentals in France are all currently available during 2027 and 2028. Some of the properties will take 12 month all year around rentals, but some are reserved for weekly rentals during the summer months. The prices quoted exclude the utility bills (which as a rough rule of thumb come to around 15-18% of the monthly rental price).

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 2027. 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 2027 and 2028. 

The cost of living in France is certainly not as cheap as it used to be. The French government advise that a single person will need at least €1,800 euros per month to move to France and live comfortably (and €3,600 euros for a couple). This is certainly the minimum income that is required for a long stay visa for France.

The marvellous region of Provence is the perfect destination for long term rentals in the South of France in 2026. Here we present 12 cottages and villas for long term rentals in Provence, France, available to rent during 2026. Provence is ever bit as magical as you imagine. The lavender fields, hilltop villages and the historical cities of Avignon, Arles and Aix en Provence all combine to create a wonderful destination for a long vacation in the South of France. 

With it's mild winters and long hot summers, Perpignan is the perfect destination for find a long term rental in France. Perpignan is located on the Mediterranean coast, close to the Pyrenees mountains and the Spanish border.  Here we feature 9 long term rentals near Perpignan, France, currently available from through 2026 into 2027.