Moving to France

Moving to France? Contact us About our France Relocation Service

 
Thinking of moving to France? Thousands of people in the UK are moving to our neighbours across the channel each year in search of a perfect European lifestyle. Apak’s France Relocation Service is just what you need.

Whether moving to France to work or retire, France has a wealth of beautiful places to move to. From the South with the luxurious Nice, Antibes and Cannes to the metropolitan lifestyle of Paris or the fantastic city Dijon, there is a place for every kind of life in France. France is bordered by Belgium, Luxembourg, Germany, Switzerland, Italy and Monaco; with Spain and Andorra to the southwest. For visiting the folks back home you’ll always have the link and practicality of the Channel Tunnel connecting France to the United Kingdom.

Just because you’re moving to France doesn’t mean your move will be any more complicated than if you were moving down the road! Apak’s European team has brilliant experience when it comes to making your move to France as easy and stress free as possible.

Don’t worry about customs, borders and red tape. We’ve done it all before and it will all be sorted for you. We can provide advice and services for packing, transportation, insurance, any applicable customs regulations, storage and all our other services.

When you contact our Office our European planning department can provide you with three options. You can choose to have sole use of one of our state of the art vehicles, choose a Special Part Load Service where you specify dates for collection and delivery or finally and the most economical service a part load groupage service where several customers contents are grouped together and share the same vehicle (Delivery dates need to be flexible for this service as the service depends on how quickly consignments are consolidated).

APAK currently have three state of the art vehicles departing for Europe weekly so if you have a small or part load we can guarantee the best value for money service. Our removal services for France cover all of the countries regions. Below is some information on a few of the most popular destinations that are becoming the new homes for UK residents right now!
 

Moving to Paris? Try our Paris Relocation Service

 
Surely one of the most iconic cities in the world, and one of the most romantic. Paris encompasses a tremendous amount of architecture, shopping and boutiques, bars and restaurants, galleries and museums.

Paris is located in the north-bending arc of the river Seine and includes two islands, the Île Saint-Louis and the larger Île de la Cité, which form the oldest part of the city. Much of contemporary Paris is the result of the vast mid-19th century urban remodelling.

For centuries, the city had been a labyrinth of narrow streets and half-timber houses, but, beginning with Haussman’s advent, entire quarters were leveled to make way for wide avenues lined with neo-classical stone buildings of bourgeoisie standing.

Most of this ‘new’ Paris is the Paris we see today. Three of the most famous Parisian landmarks are the 12th-century cathedral Notre Dame de Paris on the Île de la Cité, the Napoleonic Arc de Triomphe and the 19th-century Eiffel Tower.

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Moving to Marseille? Try our Marseille Relocation Service

 
Located on the southeast coast of France on the Mediterranean Sea, Marseille is France’s largest commercial port and largest French city on the Mediterranean coast. Marseille is the capital of the Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur region, as well as the capital of the Bouches-du-Rhône department. Its inhabitants are called Marseillais.

Marseille has been designated as European Capital of Culture in 2013.[43]
Marseille is a city that is proud of its differences from the rest of France. Today it is a regional centre for culture and entertainment with an important opera house, historical and maritime museums, five art galleries and numerous cinemas, clubs, bars and restaurants.

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Moving to Lyon? Try our Lyon Relocation Service

 
Lyon is a city in east-central France in the Rhône-Alpes region, situated between Paris and Marseille.Together with its suburbs and satellite towns, Lyon forms the second-largest metropolitan area in France after Paris

Like Paris and Marseille, the city of Lyon is divided into a number of municipal arrondissements, each of which is identified by a number and has its own council and town hall.

For several centuries Lyon has been known as the French capital of gastronomy, due, in part, to the presence of many of France’s finest chefs in the city and its surroundings. This reputation also comes from the fact that two of France’s best known wine-growing regions are located near Lyon: the Beaujolais to the North, and the Côtes du Rhône to the South. Beaujolais wine is very popular in Lyon and remains the most common table wine served with local dishes.

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Moving to Toulouse? Try our Toulouse Relocation Service

 
Toulouse is a city in southwest France on the banks of the River Garonne, 590 km away from Paris and half-way between the Atlantic Ocean and the Mediterranean Sea.Toulouse is the fourth largest city in France, after Paris, Marseille and Lyon, and the fifth-largest metropolitan area after Paris, Lyon, Marseille and Lille.

Toulouse, known as the Ville Rose (“Pink City”) for its distinctive brick architecture, is host to a rich and diverse culture.

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Moving to Nice? Try our Nice Relocation Service

 
Nice is the fifth most populous city in France, after Paris, Marseille, Lyon and Toulouse

The city is nicknamed Nice la Belle (Nissa La Bella in Niçard), which means Nice the Beautiful

For decades now, the picturesque Nicean surroundings have attracted not only those in search of relaxation, but also those seeking inspiration. The clear air and soft light has been of particular appeal to some of Western culture’s most outstanding painters

Nice consists of two large bays. Villefranche-sur-Mer sits on an enclosed bay, while the main expanse of the city lies between the old port city and the Aeroport de Côte d’Azur, across a gently curving bay. The city rises from the flat beach into gentle rising hills, then is bounded by surrounding mountains that represent the Southern and nearly the Western extent of the Ligurian Alps range.

Among tourists, Nice is the second most popular French city after Paris, a fact which, combined with the difficulties of land travel at long distance (partly because of the Alps)

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Moving to Nantes? Try our Nantes Relocation Service

 
Nantes is a city in western France, located on the Loire River, 50 km (31 mi) from the Atlantic coast. It is the major city of the historic province of Brittany, and culturally remains strongly identified with it.

Nantes’ most common nickname is the Venice of the West, a name owing to its position on the river delta of the Loire, the Erdre, and the Sèvre.

Nantes is much loved by it’s visitors, with critical acclaim having been called the “greenest city” in France, the “best place to live” and “the most livable city in all of Europe” by world renowned travel writers.

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