The French resorts, most particularly those resorts in and around the French Riviera, have experienced brisk business in vacation real estate. Generally speaking, these properties come in the form of apartments that are being snatched up by foreign nationals at record rates.

In Paris as well a significant number of residential properties are sold each year to foreign nationals that intend to make use of these properties for vacation or holiday purposes. As in the resort communities, apartments tend to be the residential property of choice for people seeking vacation or holiday properties in the capital city.

The French property-buying process is actually very straightforward and well-regulated. Every year many thousands of foreign buyers purchase in France without problems or complications.

French properties are sold in a variety of ways: privately, via notaires (public notary) or via estate agents (immobiliers). The majority of overseas buyers in France buy via estate agents, as this is a more familiar process and you are more likely to encounter someone who speaks English.