France has ten international airports and 45 domestic airports which link the outside world to France through 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. Upon arrival in France you will need to have your passport, visa any health certificates required and in some cases a return ticket. France's domestic airlines link most urban centres in the country making travel between places much easier. With private and foreign airlines offering their services, domestic air travel has become a viable alternative for the budget traveller.

Air-France has the largest share of France’s domestic airline industry with daily non-stop flights to all major cities of France. Northern France has a number of important business districts and historically significant regions. Paris has two airports; Charles de Gaulle and Orly. Charles De Gaulle airport is the largest airport in Paris with an integrated rail service. The airport handles both domestic and international flights. The south of France has some beautiful beaches along the French Riviera and a number of tourists arrive every year. Marseille, Nice, Lyon, Toulouse, Bastia and Ajaccio are some of the airports which handle the domestic and international fare in the region. The airports are clean and maintain high standards of quality and safety. Strict safety regulations are enforced by France’s Aviation ministry at all airports especially on international flights.

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Apartments

Apartments on rent are an inexpensive to stay over a period of several months as to staying in hotel could fall expensive on your pockets. Rental charges vary in France in accordance with region i.e. the northern region has cheaper rental rates as compared to southern region with excellent apartments and high rental rates.

Hotels

France has variety of hotels that could suit everyone's budget and taste. The hotels are rated on the star rating system from 0 to 4 stars. The quality and level of service provided should be of prime importance, before zeroing in to a particular hotel.

Mortgage

Finding a property in France is quite simple. One just has to check local classifieds, newspapers and various publications featuring real estate and property listings. To finance you new purchase, you can take a loan in form of a bank mortgage from any of the local or international banks. Retaining the services of good lawyer who can advise you on different ways of owning a French property, mortgage options and other related matters is a good idea.

Property

It’s easy to purchase and maintain property in France, while living and earning in your own country. To find an ideal property, look up the classifieds, French newspapers and other publications. If you plan to rent your property, it would be a good idea to buy a place in one of the popular tourist areas.

Travel

Sharing borders with Belgium, Luxembourg, Germany, Switzerland, Italy and Spain, France has striking diversity in climate as well as on land.  Explore the sunny beaches on the French Riviera, snow capped Alps, romantic landscapes and world famous monuments.

Villas

In France, one will come across magnificent cottages / villas that are owned by families for generations. They are rented to tourists at reasonable rates with the provision of basic amenities and utilities. The occupancy laws in France are bit stricter such as one has to specify number of tenants residing, if any additional person staying, charges to be paid as decided by the owner, 2 months deposit while renting the villa and any damage deposits charged by the owner.