France is the most popular European destination for British citizens to relocate to; so, if you are seeking removals to France, Hamiltons is a UK based removals firm offering high quality removals. If you are looking for high standards and competitively priced removals to France, we provide a tailor-made service designed to suit your requirements. Contact us now for a free quotation.
At Hamiltons, we have built up a reputation for excellent standards of service for not only domestic and commercial removals to France but also to other European and international destinations. We have had more than two decades of success in international removals, including shipping to Marseille, so you know your possessions and valuables will be in safe hands.
If you are moving to France, we provide removals to all cities and towns in France including: shipping to Marseille, Paris, Toulouse, Bordeaux, Orleans, Aix en Provence, Lyon, Lille, Nantes and Strasbourg. We are also proud to be registered with the British Association of Removers (BAR) for removals to France and other destinations.
Removals to France – click here for full information on our removals to France service or click here for a free European removals quote.
If you are moving to Marseille, here is some brief information about the city.
Removals to France: About Marseille
Marseille is the third biggest city in France in terms of population (behind Paris and Lyon) and has more than 1.5 million living in the urban area. The city is situated on the south eastern coast of France, overlooking the Mediterranean Sea, and is home to the country’s biggest commercial port.
As a result, the port pretty much dominates the Marseille economy and is handy for those of you who require removals to France and shipping to Marseille. However, the city is also a major centre for trade and industry and thousands of businesses are based here, most of which are small businesses.
Marseille is a big tourist destination. It is a lively and energetic city with plenty to offer in the way of entertainment including: nightlife, restaurants, museums and art galleries. It is also a great shopping destination and you can find many high street and individual shops as well as more specialist stores. The area around Noailles tube station is particularly interesting and is where you can find Marché des Capucins, the North African market, and some fascinating Arabic and Indo-Chinese shops.
Certainly, Marseille is a big cultural melting pot, with about 20 per cent of the city’s population born outside of France. North Africans make up the largest minority group and if you like Moroccan, Algerian and Tunisian food, you can find it everywhere. Other nationalities that have settled here include Turks, Chinese and Vietnamese.
The city is the 2013 designated European Capital of Culture and, along with the opera house, has many tourist draws. The Palais Longchamp is well worth a visit. The church of Notre Dame de la Garde overlooks the city and offers some superb views. In the oldest part of Marseille, Le Panier, you can find Vieille Charité, which is a fascinating building where you can find displays of North African and Asian art as well as the archaeological museum.
And if you like watching football, of course, the city has the famous football club, Olympique de Marseille.
What Is it Like to Live and Work in Marseille?
Although Marseille lacks the beauty and magic of other cities such as Paris, it has many gems and places of interest. The old port is a great place for a stroll, where you can visit the daily fish market or sit in one of the cafes that line the waterfront and watch the world go by.
In terms of nightlife, you will find a multitude of restaurants and, if you like fish and seafood, you will find this aplenty in Marseille. There are also some great cafes, bars of all price ranges and nightclubs. But, if you need some winding down time, either at weekends or during the week, Marseille has beaches to relax on.
Living in Marseille
Some 90 per cent of the companies in Marseille are small businesses, although it is also home to large companies including CMA CGM, the world’s third largest container company. Although some parts of the city record a youth unemployment rate of as much as 40 per cent, Marseille has also been named as a dynamic city with more than 7,000 new businesses created since the turn of the century.
In terms of education, the city’s university is Aix-Marseille, which counts three noble prize winners among its graduates. It is a merger of three universities: University of the Mediterranean, University Cézanne and University of Provence and is ranked the 4th best in France. If you are moving to the city with children, there are also international schools in Marseille.
Public Transport in Marseille
Marseille has an underground system, tramway and extensive bus network for local travel and you can also hire bikes for getting out and about the city. For travel further afield, Gare Saint-Charles is the main railway station and connects to many cities including Paris, Strasbourg, Brussels and Geneva. It also has a bus station that connects to various towns and cities including the Aix-au-Province which is just 20 miles from Marseille.
There are ferry services from Marseille to Algeria, Tunisia, Corsica and Sardinia. If you prefer air travel, Marseille Provence Airport provides flights to many international destinations and is the fifth busiest airport in France for passenger traffic.
If you have any queries about removals to France or shipping to France our experienced team of staff will be happy to help. Just telephone or email us with your removals to France query and we will get back to you right away.
Shipping to Marseille – click here for full information on our removals to France service or click here for a free European removals quote.
Saturday 29 September 2012
Thursday 27 September 2012
Removals to France: Living and Working in Nantes
UK based removals firm Hamiltons offer tailor made removals to France designed to suit your individual requirements.
For the past 20 years, Hamiltons Removals have been providing high quality household and commercial moves at competitive prices and, as we are experienced in international removals including removals to France and shipping to France, you can be assured of the highest possible standards.
France is one of the most popular destinations to move to so we receive many inquiries for removals to France. As we are British Association of Removers (BAR) registered we are committed to high standards of excellence for both domestic and commercial removals to France.
For removals to France and shipping to France, either to or from the UK or to any other international destination, contact us for a free quotation.
Removals to France – click here for full information on our removals to France service.
Removals to France: About Nantes
Nantes is a historic city in Brittany and is just 30 miles from the coast. The good news for expats relocating here is that 2004 American’s Times magazine named it the most liveable city on the continent. It was also ranked fourth for innovation (behind Paris, Lyon and Strasbourg).
Three quarters of a million people live in Nantes, which is capital of the Pays de Loire region. It is a very green city, with River Loire running through it and has a port employing more than 26,000 people.
If you enjoy shopping, just head to Place Royale in the centre of Nantes and, near here, you will find Crebillon Street and Orleans Street, which are full of upmarket shops. Another place to go for retail therapy is Decre, which is pedestrianised for shoppers. Talensac is the main market in the city.
The city has several museums, theatres, concert halls and art galleries, including a fine art and also a contemporary art gallery. Other attractions include the Tower of Brittany, the 15th century Cathedral and The Castle of the Dukes of Brittany, which also houses the city museum. The science fiction author Jules Verne hailed from here and you can visit his house and museum. But for something different, the Ile de Versailles can be visited by foot or ferry and the whole island is a Japanese garden.
What is it like to Live and Work in Nantes?
Nantes is an energetic city with a good nightlife and a sizeable student population. Nantes University, founded in 1460, is attended by more than 34,000 students - and as much as ten per cent of these are international students. So, if you are looking for a lively night out, you will definitely find it here. You can find many bars and night clubs near the Place du Commerce and in the Bouffay area.
If you enjoy eating out, you will find plenty of good restaurants here and, as crêpes originated from this region, these are well worth a try. For a special night out, La Cigale has made a name for itself as the county’s most beautiful brasserie and it specialises in seafood.
Living in Nantes
Nantes is an industrial and shipping centre. Biscuits, clothing, bikes, naval equipment and agricultural equipment are manufactured here. It is also home to many hi-tech industries and research laboratories.
The city is just 30 minutes from the Loire and the region has 15000 hectares of vineyards producing mainly Muscadet and Gros Plant. A well known cheese in the area is Fromage du Curé Nantaise.
Public Transport in Nantes
The first organised public bus system originated from Nantes in the first part of the 19th century and it has dozens of bus routes. Nantes also has three tramlines and a bus way and several boat lines. If you buy books of tickets - a ‘carnet’ – this will work out cheaper. You can also rent bikes all over the city.
For travel further afield, there are two railway stations (north and south) for local and long distance travel. You will be able to get the train from Nantes to Paris in a little over two hours. Nantes-Atlantique is an international airport in the south of the city.
For high quality removals to France and shipping to France contact Hamiltons Removals today for a competitive quotation.
For the past 20 years, Hamiltons Removals have been providing high quality household and commercial moves at competitive prices and, as we are experienced in international removals including removals to France and shipping to France, you can be assured of the highest possible standards.
France is one of the most popular destinations to move to so we receive many inquiries for removals to France. As we are British Association of Removers (BAR) registered we are committed to high standards of excellence for both domestic and commercial removals to France.
For removals to France and shipping to France, either to or from the UK or to any other international destination, contact us for a free quotation.
Removals to France – click here for full information on our removals to France service.
Removals to France: About Nantes
Nantes is a historic city in Brittany and is just 30 miles from the coast. The good news for expats relocating here is that 2004 American’s Times magazine named it the most liveable city on the continent. It was also ranked fourth for innovation (behind Paris, Lyon and Strasbourg).
Three quarters of a million people live in Nantes, which is capital of the Pays de Loire region. It is a very green city, with River Loire running through it and has a port employing more than 26,000 people.
If you enjoy shopping, just head to Place Royale in the centre of Nantes and, near here, you will find Crebillon Street and Orleans Street, which are full of upmarket shops. Another place to go for retail therapy is Decre, which is pedestrianised for shoppers. Talensac is the main market in the city.
The city has several museums, theatres, concert halls and art galleries, including a fine art and also a contemporary art gallery. Other attractions include the Tower of Brittany, the 15th century Cathedral and The Castle of the Dukes of Brittany, which also houses the city museum. The science fiction author Jules Verne hailed from here and you can visit his house and museum. But for something different, the Ile de Versailles can be visited by foot or ferry and the whole island is a Japanese garden.
What is it like to Live and Work in Nantes?
Nantes is an energetic city with a good nightlife and a sizeable student population. Nantes University, founded in 1460, is attended by more than 34,000 students - and as much as ten per cent of these are international students. So, if you are looking for a lively night out, you will definitely find it here. You can find many bars and night clubs near the Place du Commerce and in the Bouffay area.
If you enjoy eating out, you will find plenty of good restaurants here and, as crêpes originated from this region, these are well worth a try. For a special night out, La Cigale has made a name for itself as the county’s most beautiful brasserie and it specialises in seafood.
Living in Nantes
Nantes is an industrial and shipping centre. Biscuits, clothing, bikes, naval equipment and agricultural equipment are manufactured here. It is also home to many hi-tech industries and research laboratories.
The city is just 30 minutes from the Loire and the region has 15000 hectares of vineyards producing mainly Muscadet and Gros Plant. A well known cheese in the area is Fromage du Curé Nantaise.
Public Transport in Nantes
The first organised public bus system originated from Nantes in the first part of the 19th century and it has dozens of bus routes. Nantes also has three tramlines and a bus way and several boat lines. If you buy books of tickets - a ‘carnet’ – this will work out cheaper. You can also rent bikes all over the city.
For travel further afield, there are two railway stations (north and south) for local and long distance travel. You will be able to get the train from Nantes to Paris in a little over two hours. Nantes-Atlantique is an international airport in the south of the city.
For high quality removals to France and shipping to France contact Hamiltons Removals today for a competitive quotation.
Tuesday 25 September 2012
Removals to France: Living and Working in Lille
Hamiltons offer high quality removals to France at competitive prices and we are proud of our dedication to customer service. Our domestic and commercial removals to France services are individually tailored to your requirements, so contact us now for an excellent value quote.
We have 20 years experience in providing removals to France, including shipping to France to or from the UK and most other European and international destinations. We have been praised for our high standards and, as we are British Association of Removers (BAR) registered, we comply with their strict guidelines. So, for removals to France or any other country, you know that you will get the best possible service.
We offer European removals to France via road transport and we also provide shipping to France from most international destinations in full or part load 20 ft or 40 ft containers. For convenience, this service can be used together with air freight, so that you have your smaller items with you as soon as you arrive in France.
In addition, we provide international removals to France of specialist items, including pets and cars. For more information on this or any other service, including shipping to France, contact us for a free quote.
Removals to France – click here for full information on our removals to France service.
Removals to France: About Lille
Lille has a long history in the textile industry. It was one of the first cities to become industrialised in the 19th century and a lot of its wealth (and population) grew on the back of its former textile mills.
Nowadays, Lille has an economy dominated by the services industry and this sector accounts for about 90 per cent of its workforce. The city has a population of one million and is a major tourist destination with museums, interesting buildings and endless shopping opportunities! The largest shopping centre is Euralille and this can be found between the two railway stations – you can even find a night club here!
Vieux Lille, the old 17th century Flemish heart of the town behind the Opera House, is full of charm and winding, cobbled streets. Rue de la Grande Chaussée has many upmarket stores including big names such as Louis Vuitton and Hermes. Rue Basse is chic and elegant with art galleries and boutiques. The city also boasts one of the world’s largest bookshops, Le Furet du Nord.
Based in northern France near the border with Belgium, Lille is a major tourist destination. Among its many attractions are: the Museum of Fine Arts, the Museum of Modern Art (which houses many 20th century works) and the famous 17th century built citadel – an incredible building which required the quarrying of three million stone blocks to construct.
What is It Like to Live and Work in Lille?
Lille is also one of the county’s top student cities so it is a bustling city with a lively nightlife. With several higher educational facilities and more than 110,000 students, it is a very energetic place to live and settle.
As a result, you will find plenty to do here including visiting the city’s restaurants, bars and night clubs. There are also many cafes where you can watch the world go by and tuck in to the delicious patisseries.
If you are eating out, a common dish on the menu is mussels and fries. During the Braderie - an annual festival which falls on the first weekend of September - it has long been a tradition for restaurateurs to throw their diners’ empty mussel shells out the window. The idea is for the restaurant owners to compete with each other to show how many diners they have had!
Thousands of stalls line more than 120 miles of streets during the event, which attracts about 2 million people a year.
Living in Lille
If you are settling in Lille, it takes just 1 hour 20 minutes to get to London by Eurostar and the city is only an hour from Calais, so it is a very handy location to live and work. If you are relocating here, the comparatively short distance is also a great excuse for your friends back in the UK to visit!
And, if you are moving here with family, the good news is you can find international schools in Lille.
Public Transport in Lille
If you need to get out and about via public transport in Lille, the city has buses, cable trains and two underground lines which go from the city centre to the outskirts.
For travel further afield, you can get to Paris in an hour and Brussels in half an hour by train. Lille also has a small international airport.
If you require removals to France and shipping to France, contact Hamiltons Removals for a free quotation.
We have 20 years experience in providing removals to France, including shipping to France to or from the UK and most other European and international destinations. We have been praised for our high standards and, as we are British Association of Removers (BAR) registered, we comply with their strict guidelines. So, for removals to France or any other country, you know that you will get the best possible service.
We offer European removals to France via road transport and we also provide shipping to France from most international destinations in full or part load 20 ft or 40 ft containers. For convenience, this service can be used together with air freight, so that you have your smaller items with you as soon as you arrive in France.
In addition, we provide international removals to France of specialist items, including pets and cars. For more information on this or any other service, including shipping to France, contact us for a free quote.
Removals to France – click here for full information on our removals to France service.
Removals to France: About Lille
Lille has a long history in the textile industry. It was one of the first cities to become industrialised in the 19th century and a lot of its wealth (and population) grew on the back of its former textile mills.
Nowadays, Lille has an economy dominated by the services industry and this sector accounts for about 90 per cent of its workforce. The city has a population of one million and is a major tourist destination with museums, interesting buildings and endless shopping opportunities! The largest shopping centre is Euralille and this can be found between the two railway stations – you can even find a night club here!
Vieux Lille, the old 17th century Flemish heart of the town behind the Opera House, is full of charm and winding, cobbled streets. Rue de la Grande Chaussée has many upmarket stores including big names such as Louis Vuitton and Hermes. Rue Basse is chic and elegant with art galleries and boutiques. The city also boasts one of the world’s largest bookshops, Le Furet du Nord.
Based in northern France near the border with Belgium, Lille is a major tourist destination. Among its many attractions are: the Museum of Fine Arts, the Museum of Modern Art (which houses many 20th century works) and the famous 17th century built citadel – an incredible building which required the quarrying of three million stone blocks to construct.
What is It Like to Live and Work in Lille?
Lille is also one of the county’s top student cities so it is a bustling city with a lively nightlife. With several higher educational facilities and more than 110,000 students, it is a very energetic place to live and settle.
As a result, you will find plenty to do here including visiting the city’s restaurants, bars and night clubs. There are also many cafes where you can watch the world go by and tuck in to the delicious patisseries.
If you are eating out, a common dish on the menu is mussels and fries. During the Braderie - an annual festival which falls on the first weekend of September - it has long been a tradition for restaurateurs to throw their diners’ empty mussel shells out the window. The idea is for the restaurant owners to compete with each other to show how many diners they have had!
Thousands of stalls line more than 120 miles of streets during the event, which attracts about 2 million people a year.
Living in Lille
If you are settling in Lille, it takes just 1 hour 20 minutes to get to London by Eurostar and the city is only an hour from Calais, so it is a very handy location to live and work. If you are relocating here, the comparatively short distance is also a great excuse for your friends back in the UK to visit!
And, if you are moving here with family, the good news is you can find international schools in Lille.
Public Transport in Lille
If you need to get out and about via public transport in Lille, the city has buses, cable trains and two underground lines which go from the city centre to the outskirts.
For travel further afield, you can get to Paris in an hour and Brussels in half an hour by train. Lille also has a small international airport.
If you require removals to France and shipping to France, contact Hamiltons Removals for a free quotation.
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