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Are you dreaming of a new life in the enchanting country of France? Moving to France is an exciting adventure, but it can also be overwhelming with all the preparations and decisions to make. That’s why we’ve created the ultimate guide to help you navigate the complexities of moving to this beautiful country. From visa requirements and finding accommodation to learning the language and adapting to French culture, our comprehensive guide covers everything you need to know. We understand that moving to a new country is a big step, and we want to ensure that you have all the information and resources necessary to make your transition as smooth as possible. So, whether you’re planning to move to Paris, Lyon, or any other city in France, our guide will be your go-to resource for all things relocation. Get ready to embark on a new chapter of your life and make France your new home!

September 16, 2024

by Matthew

Are you a UK citizen planning to retire after Brexit? With the uncertainties surrounding the UK’s departure from the European Union, it’s only natural to have concerns about how it might affect your retirement plans. Luckily, there are still plenty of attractive destinations for UK citizens to consider for their post-Brexit retirement.

In this article, we will explore the top 6 retirement destinations for UK citizens after Brexit. We’ll take into account factors such as climate, cost of living, healthcare, quality of life, and access to amenities and services. Whether you are looking for a sunny beachside town, a bustling city with cultural attractions, or a tranquil countryside retreat, our list has something for everyone.

February 26, 2024

by Matthew

About the Dordogne Area

The Dordogne region is acclaimed as one of Europe’s premier destinations, boasting more than ten of France’s ‘Plus Beaux Villages’ (most beautiful villages), among them St-Amand-de-Coly, St-Jean-de-Côle, Castelnaud-la-Chapelle, Belvès, Domme, Limeuil, Monpazier, and La Roque-Gageac. This region is a treasure trove of the finest culinary delights France has to offer. Notably, the vicinity of Bergerac is celebrated for its exceptional wines, offering exquisite red, white, and rosé varieties. Moreover, the Dordogne is renowned for its top-notch foie gras and truffles, with the coveted black diamond truffles reaching up to €800 per kilo. During the summer months, local markets overflow with fresh asparagus and strawberries, showcasing the area’s rich agricultural bounty.

January 4, 2024

by Matthew

For many, moving to France represents a dream filled with visions of quaint cafes, picturesque countryside, and a rich cultural tapestry. However, the reality of relocating, especially when moving to France from the UK, involves navigating through a series of practical, bureaucratic, and cultural adjustments. This blog post compiles advice from those who’ve experienced this transition and offers insights for newcomers.

October 27, 2023

by Matthew

Are you planning to move from Spain to France? If so, you’ll need a reliable and experienced removal company to help you with the process. Moving to a new country can be a daunting task, but with the right help, it can also be an exciting and rewarding experience. At MyCheapRemovals, we offer removals from Spain to France. We have a team of experienced and qualified professionals who will take care of every detail of your move.

September 10, 2023

by Matthew

Are you thinking about moving to France? If so, you’ll need to consider the cost of transporting your belongings. In this guide, we’ll discuss the average costs of partial removals to France so that you can budget for your move.

June 23, 2023

by Sylwia

How much does moving from the UK to France cost?

The removal from the UK to France doesn’t need to cost a fortune. France is the country that our drivers visit on a daily basis, as it borders The UK. If you plan to remove a few household goods, you can use our part load service. The full-house moves require a whole van or even a bigger truck. To give you some idea about the costs of moving from the UK to France, we prepared some quotes from and to the biggest cities in both countries.

June 10, 2021

by Sylwia

Short version: Removals from London to Paris starts at £789, Brighton to Toulouse from £849. Read more …

Changing your surroundings, especially if it includes a move to another country, can be a very stressful event in life. You need to research the place you would like to live in, perhaps check its work opportunities, find the perfect house and the removal company that will be not only reliable but possibly low-budget. MyCheapRemovals knows all the concerns of its customers to assist in the whole removal process to France. Also, in MyChepRemovals time is money, so if you are all over the place with your removal, do not worry – we will do our best to take off your shoulders as much as possible.

May 12, 2021

by Sylwia

Cost of living

Sometimes the decision of moving to a different country is not dictated by life events such as the promotion of one of the spouses. At times it is a matter of stagnation that propels somebody from moving to a different place – no matter where.

If you moving to France, we prepared a comparison of two metropolises that you might be interested in moving into. If you take into account London or Paris, perhaps you will find this post useful and vital.

We will compare the essential aspects of life in these two cities, such as the cost of food, housing, clothes, transportation, personal care, and entertainment.

June 30, 2020

by Matthew

Removals to Paris – price guide.

If you moving to Paris from the UK, here at MyCheapRemovals you can get an instant removal quote, however, as we are always honest about prices we prepared a small price guide. It helps you with planning your budget well in advance and also we can guarantee that we won’t be beaten on price. There are three main reasons why we can offer the most competitive prices:

All goods are pre-packed by a customer – it saves a lot of costs in manpower, usually calculated based on hours and total volume.
Predefined volumes – small removals – which is equivalent to 5 or 10 cubic meters or large removals – 15 or 30 cubic meters. The last option is also called “dedicated service” which guarantees the fastest delivery time.
No middleman – MyCheapRemovals has a fleet of more than 40 vans and lorries, so we don’t have to pay any fees or commissions.

There is actually another factor – as we frequently cross the English Channel we managed to get a very good deal with ferry operators, so we get discounted prices.

September 16, 2019

by Sylwia

Beautiful landscapes, fascinating culture, delicious food, and wine – France undoubtedly has a lot to offer. No wonder thousands of Brits consider moving to France – a fascinating country. However, immersing yourself in a foreign culture requires some preparation.

Whether you are planning on living in France or just visiting, you may need some ultimate information and tips on its culture and customs. In order to steady your nerves before the move, we prepared some basic information about French public holidays, car insurance and taxes, and the most popular supermarkets.

Public holidays in France

There are eleven official public holidays in a year observed in France. In the region of Alsace and Moselle, there are two additional holidays. If the fixed public holiday falls on Sunday, it is celebrated on the following Monday. The public holidays in France include:

March 4, 2019

by Sylwia

Removals have never been so simple and cheap. In MyCheapRemovals we bend over backwards to make the whole process as straightforward and cost-effective as possible. So how do we work?

Loading your goods

It all starts when our kind and experienced driver appears at your door to offer his assistance with loading your precious goods. His priority is to take some of the work off your shoulders and make the loading process as quick and pleasurable as possible! He makes sure everything is sufficiently packed and may suggest using some additional blankets for protection. He takes special care of fragile items – with us there is no need to worry about them. If packing is not one of your strengths, please read up on our TIPS BEFORE MOVING. As everything is safely loaded, the driver secures your belongings with the belts to prevent them from moving while transporting. Then… off he goes! From this moment on, your goods are in the best hands you can imagine.

Transportation

Your load goes straight to the delivery address in France. The driver stays inside the van the whole time until your precious load is delivered to the final destination. If he needs a pause, he chooses a guarded car park and sleeps in a sleeping cabin inside the van. The driver never leaves the customer’s goods unattended.

What is more, our experienced staff tracks the van throughout the way, to ensure that your belongings will be with you on time. Also, our Customer Service Specialist will be available for you to address all your questions and concerns. She will contact you at least half an hour before the driver’s arrival so you will not be taken by surprise.

Unloading your goods

As the van reaches the final destination in France, the driver helps you to unload the goods and carry them safely into your house. What is more, he will do it for absolutely free! All the charges are already included in the quotation you received before placing an order in MyCheapRemovals. It is clear, simple and cheap as never!

We strongly recommend reading our TERMS AND CONDITIONS before you make a booking, and CONTACT OUR CUSTOMER SERVICE SPECIALIST.

Speak to you soon!

January 24, 2019

by Justyna Barta

If you are planning on moving to France, MyCheapRemovals has the expertise and the local knowledge to tailor our offer to your specific needs. Our professional Customer Service will assist you throughout the process, in order to make your European removal to France as pleasant and easygoing as possible.

Are you looking for a different lifestyle? Is changing your surrounding on your shortlist of prospects? There are lots of benefits to living in France – the largest country in Western Europe. Let’s start with the food – fresh bread, croissants, and cheese come to mind as well as a good bottle of red wine. Also, the working rules may be tempting, as living in France mean that you will work 35 hours a week. If you work for longer than that, you are entitled to overtime with 13 bank holidays and 5 weeks of annual leave.

Culture is another reason that makes it such an attractive choice. The country is teeming with history, museums, art galleries, monuments and sights that you will never be tired of. It’s the capital city, Paris is the largest in Europe and has so much to see that you will want to visit it over and over again.
With a good education system and excellent transport infrastructure, it is harder to find reasons not to move to France.

The country has always been a popular expat destination, and can not only boast a strong economy but a rich cultural and historical heritage.

Removal to France – all necessary information

If you are willing to move to this beautiful country, please check our TERM AND CONDITIONS, and read some TIPS BEFORE MOVING!

To learn more about the whole removal process, you may be interested in THIS POST. It will guide you step by step through our door-to-door service.

To get an idea of the costs of our European removal to France, please check the exemplary REMOVAL PRICES HERE.

If you have any more questions, you can also consult with our helpful Customer Service – call us at 01942 409 822, 01942 938 222 or 01942 409 821

Santos Guerrero

5

2 weeks ago
Agi was really helpful throughout the process. She provided clear information about what we could expect on the day, and answered any questions we had. The pick-up day and the drop o... Read More
Agi was really helpful throughout the process. She provided clear information about what we could expect on the day, and answered any questions we had. The pick-up day and the drop off went smoothly & we had no trouble at all. Both drivers were very kind and helpful. Overall, a great experience & they helped make our move from Rome to UK easy Read Less
Adam Milner

5

4 weeks ago
Just wanted to give a massive shoutout to Justyna and the team at My Cheap Removals. They made moving our home from Spain to England a total breeze! From start to finish, the whole pr... Read More
Just wanted to give a massive shoutout to Justyna and the team at My Cheap Removals. They made moving our home from Spain to England a total breeze! From start to finish, the whole process was smooth and easy. As soon as I first chatted with Justyna, she answered all my questions and was always there to reassure me.Last year, when we moved to Spain, we had a terrible experience with another company that gave us a ridiculously low quote. When we reached customs, they claimed we were over by 800 kilos! We knew that wasn't right since we had asked for receipts and invoices, but they just wanted us to pay up right there and then. In the end, we had to fork out £1,800 or they wouldn’t deliver our stuff. Never using Wilson Removals again!But My Cheap Removals had my back and promised that wouldn’t happen again. They scheduled everything perfectly and were super flexible about changing our moving day. The driver was a legend; he contacted me the night before and kept in touch. He showed up bright and early, even managed to park in our tricky spot, and got all our stuff loaded up in no time.In just two days, he made it all the way back to England and even waited for us. My flight was delayed, but it didn’t bother him at all. Everything arrived safe and sound, and we got it all into our new place. This whole experience was fantastic, and I would definitely recommend My Cheap Removals.There are tons of companies out there, but these guys are not only affordable; their customer service is top-notch. They really take care of you and treat you right, which isn’t something I can say about others. So thanks again, Justyna and the team, for being so supportive during such a stressful time moving from Spain back to England! Read Less
Anne-Laure Mahé

5

3 months ago
Very good service from Sylwia and the driver, Andrzej, who was really nice and helpful. I was moving from London to Toulouse with a dozen of boxes and various small things and this wa... Read More
Very good service from Sylwia and the driver, Andrzej, who was really nice and helpful. I was moving from London to Toulouse with a dozen of boxes and various small things and this was by far the cheapest option. You need to be flexible (I was informed quite last minute about the date/time of the removal) but if this does not bother you, I recommend it! Read Less
Helene Clark

5

4 months ago
Excellent service from start to finish from Sylwia and the team at MyCheapRemovals who were prompt to answer my queries and delivered as promised. Everything left and arrived on time,... Read More
Excellent service from start to finish from Sylwia and the team at MyCheapRemovals who were prompt to answer my queries and delivered as promised. Everything left and arrived on time, and in perfect order therefore I am more than happy to recommend MyCheapRemovals for small loads across European countries. Read Less

From:	To:	5m³	10m³	15m³
London, UK	Valencia, Spain	£929	£1219	£1989
Berlin, Germany	Maidstone ME14 2FS, UK	£699	£919	£1419
Horsham, UK	Heerbrugg, Au, Switzerland	£1059	£1689	£2319
London, UK	13 Route de Lieusaint, Tigery, France	£609	£729	£1209
Oxford, UK	London, UK	£529	£649	£959
Oxford, UK	London, UK	£529	£649	£959
Northampton, UK	Basel, Switzerland	£1069	£1689	£2329

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