While in France, if you plan on extending your stay or your stay is over a period of several months, then rented homes and apartments are the best way to stay as hotels and inns are very expensive. Also if you have a stricter budget, then they are a great way to save enough so you can spend it for something else. Rates in France vary with the region; the north has cheaper rental rates and offers tourists traditional French attractions and quaint villages, the north is very popular amongst tourists with its beautiful beaches on the French Riviera and Mediterranean coast. In the north, Paris offers some splendid deals and excellent housing with the most popular attractions in France for the tourist.

The south of France has some excellent apartments in the Corte d’Azur region and Provence with place like Menton in the East, Nice, Cannes and along to St Tropez. Picturesque double floor apartment buildings may be found ion the regions of Alsace, Bourgogne and Champagne-Ardenne. While looking for an apartment you will have to go through several classifieds and local newspapers, which advertise the apartments available for rent. Most apartments come fully furnished but you should make sure that the basic amenities like water, gas and electricity are provided and also if the apartment has any damages that were not disclosed by your landlord. Landlords normally expect a 2-month advance in the rent when you sign the rental agreement.

Other Useful Information

Airports

The 10 international airports links outside world to France through air carriers like Air France and scores of other airlines. Paris, Bordeaux, Lyon, Marseille, Nice, Strasbourg and Toulouse are some of France’s major cities with their own airports.

Hotels

France hotels offer ultimate luxury accommodations for rich class as well as inexpensive inns and B&B's for the budget traveller. The tourist office is extremely helpful, even offering to make reservations in advance as well as provide temporary accommodation in numerous guesthouses or inns, while one looks around for a better place to stay.

Mortgage

One can take mortgage from one of the several national or international banks / institutions. To apply for a mortgage for purchasing a property in France, full proof of identity, income, bank statements, credit ratings, loans payments, etc are required.

Property

With the real estate marketing opening up and airfares becoming cheaper, it’s ideal time to buy property. First and foremost, be clear about the purpose for buying the property. If you plan to rent out the property to tourists or so, you have scout through popular tourist regions where there is more demand for villas/apartments on rent. These regions could fall expensive on you pockets, but the returns are worth the investment.

Travel

France is a never ceasing wonderful region with ultra modern cities, quaint towns and beautiful landscapes. From sunny beaches to state of the art centres, wonderful dining facilities coupled with fabulous cuisine and art noveau architecture - there is something for everyone here.

Villas

The Mediterranean climate, beautiful beaches, seaside locations and many more reasons, make France an ideal place to stay. If you are a large group holidaying together, renting a villa seems an ideal living option. The north of France offers villas and bungalows at competitive prices. The south side has reasonable priced villas set in beautiful seaside locations like Cote D’Azur.