Is Lyon an expensive city? Short answer: it depends… but let’s dig in

So, is Lyon expensive ? Honestly, that’s one of the first questions people type into Google when they consider moving here. And it makes sense. Lyon has this reputation : chic but not Paris, dynamic but still “livable”. The truth is more nuanced. Compared to smaller cities like Clermont-Ferrand or…

Buying property in the Var: where does it actually make sense if you want to live there year-round?

Let’s be honest. The Var sounds like a postcard. Blue sea, pine trees, aperitif at sunset. But living somewhere all year is not the same thing as spending two weeks in August. And a lot of people realise that a bit late. Shops closed in winter, traffic jams in summer,…

Top 7 Cities in Haute-Savoie to Settle Down with a Family (Schools, Safety, Real Estate)

Thinking about moving to Haute-Savoie with kids ? Yeah, you’re not alone. This corner of the Alps keeps popping up when families look for clean air, decent schools, and a lifestyle that doesn’t feel rushed 24/7. But let’s be honest : not every town works the same when you’ve got…