Who We Are
French Coast & Valleys is an English and French speaking consultancy offering bespoke services to help you navigate the French administration system.
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With over 20 years of industry experience and an ingrained intercultural mentality, we specialise in:
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Purchasing and selling properties
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Mortgage advice
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Opening bank accounts
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Exchanging currencies
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Purchasing insurance
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Notarial and legal assistance
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General relocation administration including setting up utility bills and acquiring planning and construction permission
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Translation services through us and with a certified translator
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My aim is to make your life in France as easy as possible.
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We operate in the following areas of France: Sarthe (72), Maine-et-Loire (49) and Mayenne (53).
Gary Lucken, Founder & Senior Sales Director​
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With 30+ years of professional experience in sales, business development and client management all over the world, I have an innate passion for helping people realise their goals.
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Bilingual in English and French, I relocated to France in 2006 and I myself have navigated through the unknown and unfamiliar French system. This is why now, with my experience, network and industry knowledge, I want to help those moving to France or relocating in France gain peace of mind, eliminate some of their stress and save their money on agency commission fees.
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The Team
Rosina Dance
Administrator
Secretary and administration officer with 30+ years of experience across the banking, real estate and building sector.
Sydney Lucken
Content Manager
Bilingual digital marketer with 5 years of experience in copywriting, website management and content creation.
Charby
Co-Founder
English-speaking co-founder with a love of food and sleeping on the job.
Partners
I collaborate with industry experts to provide a bespoke service from beginning to end, adapting to your specific needs and challenges.
Our partners include:
Worldwide Currencies
Traverse International Finance
Notaires
Insurance Firms
Crédit Mutuel
How We Can Help
I can help you to...
FIND A PROPERTY
Search for the home of your dreams in the Sarthe (72), Maine-et-Loire (49) and Mayenne (53) regions.
SELL YOUR PROPERTY
Sell your property to both the English and French speaking markets.
OPEN A BANK ACCOUNT
Open a French bank account so you can get up and running.
CURRENCY EXCHANGE
Exchange your currency from Stirling to Euros and vice versa.
PURCHASE INSURANCE
Buy home insurance to protect your assets.
GET LEGAL ADVICE
Understand the differences in legal procedures between the UK and France.
SET UP BILLS
Establish and organise your utility bills.
ACQUIRE PLANNING PERMISSION
Support you in obtaining planning and construction permission for your home.
TRANSLATE
Provide translation services into English for both written correspondence and in-person meetings.
Property Search
FOR SALE
12 Minutes from La Fleche (72) - Loire Valley
399,000€
Equivalent to £332,000
Detached character property surrounded by countryside and woodlands
SOLD
1,000,000€
Le Mans, Sarthe (72)
Equivalent to £842,635
Stunning 11-bedroom and 11-bathroom château situated at the gates of Le Mans
FOR SALE
Aubigné-Racan, Sarthe (72)
Equivalent to £119,654
142,000€
Detached character-filled two bedroom property
SOLD
Marçon, Sarthe (72)
Equivalent to £501,367
595,000€
A château and leisure complex in the village of Marçon
SOLD
Saumur, Maine-et-Loire (49)
1,365,000€
Equivalent to £1,150,196
Superb château from the 17th to 18th situated in 42 acres of woods and meadows
SOLD
321,000€
Luché-Pringé, Sarthe (72)
Equivalent to £270,485
Charming water mill with five bedrooms on 2.3 acres of land
SOLD
Avoise, Sarthe (72)
Equivalent to £125,552
149,000€
Charming 17th century character property sitting within a village in the Sarthe valley
SOLD
Morannes, Maine-et-Loire (49)
Equivalent to £378,343
449,000€
Manor house in excellent condition with numerous stone outbuildings
JUST SOLD
Dissé-sous-le-Lude, Sarthe (72)
Equivalent to £88,477
105,000€
Pretty 2-bedroom house located in the countryside offering peace and tranquillity
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