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.

What if I told you that there is an area of France, close to the Mediterranean coast, where you can still buy property at very reasonable prices and potentially earn a gross rental yield of 7–10% a year? Sounds too good to be true? Well, let me give you some food for thought.

Dordogne is always a popular location for clients looking for long term rental houses. This selection of Dordogne houses for rent in France are all currently available for long term rentals from between 3-9 months. This collection of houses is especially targetted at international clients looking to spend a few quality months in this beautiful corner of France.

Here we discuss, the minimum income requirements that you must meet to apply for French Residency or a Long Stay Visa for France. There are actually, 4 main criteria that you must meet on your French Residency application, but the most important on is that you have sufficient financial resources to support yourself and your family in France.

With 10 international airports in South France operating regular flights from UK, Ireland, Sweden, Norway, continental Europe, Canada and USA; it makes moving to France an easy option if you need to plan a return trip back home or for family and friends to come over to see you. Being close to a local airport with international flights all year around, can therefore have a big bearing on where you decide to find a long term rental property in France or where you buy. Here we look at the most useful flight routes to South France during 2027, how frequently they operate and which areas of Southern France each airport serves.. 

If you are looking to build a house in France, one alternative to a self-build project, is to buy a property off-plan, direct from the property developer. Whilst this is the simplest option for constructing a house in France and the property developers themselves will be able to assist you setting up the finances, there is some hidden factors that you should be careful about before embarking on this option.

Explore my selection of 10 places to rent in France in 2027, based on more than 20 years of experience, local amenities, transport, climate and suitability for longer stays, local services, quality of life and my own personal observations.

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.

Choosing the right house to rent in France effectively comes down to 3 main considerations: size, budget and location. If you are looking for a house for long term rent in France, there are plenty of available properties to consider. Here we cover the main questions you should have on your checklist.