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Should you be afraid of floods?
France has a flooding problem — and most buyers don't know it. Listen to the podcast to find out more. One in two French municipalities carries some flood exposure. Millions of properties are concerned. And yet prices rarely reflect the risk, insurance masks the reality, and the standard paperwork tells you almost nothing about what might happen in fifteen years. In this episode, we break down why flooding is becoming more frequent across France — from cévenol storms in the G

Pierre Guillery
5 days ago1 min read


What do 13,000+ Americans know about France that you don't
Something is shifting in America — and France is at the center of it. For the first time since the Great Depression, more Americans left the United States than arrived in 2025. Not thousands. Hundreds of thousands. And they're not running away — they're running toward something. Better healthcare. Real work-life balance. Streets where children walk to school alone. A life where your paycheck doesn't disappear into rent and medical bills. France, with its 35-hour workweeks, u

Pierre Guillery
Mar 21 min read


An Existential Divide: Why Some Americans Dream of France, but Struggle to Leave
5 Key Takeaways from "The Existential Divide" They're not just complaining—they're truly scared. The fear of an authoritarian turn in...

Pierre Guillery
Sep 2, 20252 min read


Americans Flocking to France as British Migration Declines
The Interior Ministry tells us The number of Americans moving to France is on the rise, while the number of Britons relocating is...

Pierre Guillery
Feb 11, 20252 min read


Read it in the press
Are you thinking about leaving the U.S. after the latest election results or simply seeking a new adventure abroad? Many Americans are...

Pierre Guillery
Jan 12, 20252 min read


How did YOU choose?
The most pressing question: there is a method! " We love Provence, we are thinking of exploring the lake Geneva area, we’ve been told we...

Pierre Guillery
Nov 29, 20241 min read


Survey #1: your French project motivations
We have asked questions to our subscribers. Here are the answers. Thank you all for taking the time to complete our survey about...

Pierre Guillery
Nov 23, 20244 min read


Why do I need a notaire (and when)?
Let me explain what a notaire is and what they do – and also why you CANNOT avoid them even if you try! The role of notaire is pretty...

Pierre Guillery
Sep 13, 20243 min read


The psychology of how climate change affects real estate
Climate change's unavoidable effects are having an impact on real estate buyers - small and mostly psychologic at this stage.

Pierre Guillery
Mar 13, 20242 min read


“Overpriced – (and in all likelihood) will stay as a listing for years”
Some agents have no problem taking on properties at ridiculous prices – because they don’t care if they sell. That’s highly...

Pierre Guillery
Oct 17, 20232 min read


When listing agents refuse to take on new clients
An increasing number of estate agents now refuse to accept new listings when price demands are too high. It’s about time - but it won’t...

Pierre Guillery
Oct 10, 20232 min read


Cultural differences
Despite many similarities, there are significant cultural differences between France and the anglophone countries. This list covers the...

Pierre Guillery
Nov 11, 20171 min read


Psychology is everywhere
Property buying comes with far more emotional weight than any other investment we make. But while you can find “technical” advice,...

Pierre Guillery
Nov 10, 20171 min read


Do's & dont's
The things you should be aware about yourself Primacy effect: All studies are conclusive about the power of the primacy effect, the...

Pierre Guillery
Nov 9, 20173 min read


The psychology of sellers
You should to take into consideration the emotions of the seller too. How their context influences their behavior In the south of France...

Pierre Guillery
Nov 8, 20172 min read


Negotiations
Negotiation is not for the faint hearted, and is more of an art form that requires skill and experience rather than a science. You don’t...

Pierre Guillery
Nov 7, 20172 min read
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