Sourcing your new French home-from-home is the first hurdle. Assuming you have an idea what you want, in which place and how much you can invest, the easiest route to searching for properties is normally via the Internet using a reputable French property website. The advantages are obvious; a nice website will not only offer a large database of properties currently for sale, they will offer multiple photos of the property exterior, interior and grounds together with comprehensive narrative about the property itself. Also it will normally have a search facility through which you can see properties that match your specific criteria, and often provide additional benefits such as email notification of new properties, news magazines and other guides to help you in your search. Of course the big advantage is French property, and that you can build a shortlist of potential properties without having to visit France, saving you money from the beginning. Whether you use the Internet or not, when considering a property, make sure you get photos and information before you see the property. You can cut down on wasted time and money this way. Alternatively check out classified free-ads France and Expat market details for more information.