David Steward Posted October 3, 2001 Share Posted October 3, 2001 We are undecided about moving to France permanently. I still prefer to have a base in England. Is it possible to rent a house in Fance, with out it being a gite or holiday home? After all the French must do it, rent that is.We are thinking about the coastal area around La Rochelle or the Tarn Gorges.Any coments about renting or the areas would be most welcome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Punch Posted October 3, 2001 Share Posted October 3, 2001 There is an article in the new edition of Living France all about renting a property in France.Paul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AGB Posted October 3, 2001 Share Posted October 3, 2001 Hi,We found it really easy to rent a large family home in a village close to Cognac 2 yrs ago. We found that many immobilier have a few properties to rent. Be aware of the tenancy agreement clauses and get a translation if your french is 'conversational' rather than legal!Good luck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elayne Posted October 3, 2001 Share Posted October 3, 2001 Renting is easy. Some estate agents have rentals but of course you end up paying agency fees. Best idea is to go to local cafe in the town you want to rent in and ask there. Cafe owners are usually the font of all knowledge Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mjc Posted October 3, 2001 Share Posted October 3, 2001 Renting is easy and cheap compared with UK. You will find many ads in the local weekly papers, especially the free ones which you can pick up easily in many shops in and around La Rochelle.Note that La Rochelle together with Royan are the dearer parts of Charente Maritime, thus it may pay you to look inland a little if that suit's your life style.We rented when we first came here, whilst house hunting and eventually bought the house we were renting!Good luck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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