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Salin & Poirier Insights

Guides for international buyers of French property

Expert analysis and practical advice from Sébastien Salin — on markets, legal process, taxes, and how France's finest properties actually change hands.

Buyer's Guide

How to Buy Property in France as a Non-Resident: The Complete 2026 Guide

Legal process, notaire fees, financing, remote purchasing, and everything you need to know before making an offer in France.

14 min read  ·  September 2026

Market Insight

Côte d'Azur Real Estate in 2026: Market Update for International Buyers

Prices, supply, where to buy and what international buyers get wrong — an honest market analysis from Cap Ferrat to the Riviera hinterland.

10 min read  ·  September 2026

Château Guide

Buying a Château in Bordeaux and France: The Complete Guide

Wine estates, fortified manors, Provençal bastides — what you are actually buying, what it costs, and what owning one really involves.

12 min read  ·  September 2026

Tax Guide

French Property Taxes for Foreign Buyers: What You Need to Know

Transfer taxes, IFI wealth tax, capital gains, rental income, inheritance rules — a plain-language guide to every tax you will encounter.

11 min read  ·  October 2026

How We Work

Off-Market Properties in France: How Buyer's Agents Find What's Not Listed

How France's best properties change hands before they ever appear online — and how the right network gives you access to the real market.

9 min read  ·  October 2026

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