Hamiltons Removals are a UK based firm providing high quality removals to France designed to suit individual requirements. If you are looking for efficient removals to France with a personal service, Hamiltons removals can help.
We provide shipping and removals to France and most other European and global destinations at very competitive prices. So if you are looking for reliable removals to France at the right price, contact us now for a free quote.
Hamiltons have provided a removals service to Lyon and other French destinations for nearly two decades and are regularly praised for our service and high standards of excellence. To find out what puts us above the rest, contact us now for household or commercial removals to France.
Removals to France - click here for full information on our removals to France service or click here for a Free European Removals Quote.
Here are some of the services we provide for removals to France:
UK Removals to France
If you are moving to France from any UK destination, our European removals service operates weekly. Choose from a full load, which means you have exclusive use of a vehicle, part load, or a special service where you decide the collection and delivery dates for your move (for UK/European moves to France only).
European Removals to France
We provide weekly removals from most European destinations and will professionally pack, load and transport your goods to France. Choose from a part or full load or you use our special service to decide your own collection and delivery dates (UK/European moves to France only).
International Shipping to France
We provide first class international shipping and removals to or from France in 20 ft or 40 ft full or part load containers and air freight. We cover USA, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, the UAE, South Africa, Cyprus and Turkey. We will also help and advise you about customs requirements and provide you with all the necessary paperwork.
Specialist Removals to France
We are specialists in all types of removals and nothing is too much trouble. Our experts pack, load and transport your goods to their destination with considerable care and attention. Even the most challenging or bulky goods can be moved such as harps, pianos, artwork, sculptures and antiques.
Importing Cars to France
Hamiltons Removals can help with the transportation of almost any vehicle to France. We can transport all types of vehicle including vintage cars, boats, farm machinery, jet skis, quad bikes and motorbikes.
Whichever service you choose, you can be assured of the very best standards. We are also registered with the British Association of Removers, which means that we adhere to their strict guidelines.
Removals to France: About Lyon
Lyon is the second wealthiest French city after Paris and is home to nearly half a million inhabitants including three million people in the surrounding metropolitan area. Among its main industries are banking, publishing, chemical engineering, pharmaceuticals, electronics and it is also one of the world’s silk capitals. In addition, the international headquarters of Interpol, Euronews and the International Agency for the Research on Cancer are based here.
The city is also renowned for its culture and it played a vital role in the history of cinema. The Lumière brothers, who are among the earliest filmmakers in history, pioneered cinema in the town in the late 19th century and the Cinema Lumière houses many of their first inventions as well as other artefacts.
The city also has an opera house, Opéra Nouvel, which is home to the company Opéra National de Lyon which performs here. And if you enjoy football, Lyon has an outstanding football team, Olympique Lyonnais.
What it is Like to Live and Work in Lyon?
Lyon ranks 38th in the world’s most liveable cities. And, if you are dining out, you will always find somewhere amazing to eat as the city it is known as the French capital of gastronomy. It is home to some of France’s best restaurants and in addition to this, its Bresse poultry is regarded as the best in the country.
It is a major tourist centre with tourism bringing in around a billion Euros a year, including an average of 3.5 million overnight stays in hotels. Around 40 per cent of tourists visit for pleasure and the remainder for business.
The city is also classified as a world heritage city by UNESCO with Vieux Lyon being a popular tourist centre with plenty of museums and attractions. Lyon also benefits from being within easy reach of the Alps and the sea; so you will never be short of things to do as it is a great starting place to explore the French countryside.
Living in Lyon
Lyon is home of some of the best food in France and you can find a number of traditional restaurants selling great local dishes and wines. The city is also famous for serving meat based morning snacks - usually served with red wine! It is famous for its sausage, tripe luonnais and quenelles.
A major tourist draw is La Fête des Lumières (festival of lights), a four day festival held at the beginning of December in honour of the Virgin Mary who was said to have saved the city from plague in the Middle Ages. People put candles in their windows and there are light shows projected onto the sides of some of the city’s main monuments.
As well as tourism, it is an important economic centre for hi-tech industries and medical research and is home to the headquarters of companies such as Lyon Airports, Infrogrames, Groupe SEB and BioMérieux. Although it is a leading business centre in France, it is much more laid back then Paris - even some top businessmen go to work in jeans!
Public Transport in Lyon
The city has a simple ticketing system for local travel as it only has one transport operator for the tramline, metro and buses. Another popular way to travel is by bike and there is a good bicycle network and hire service.
For travel further afield, Lyon has two main railway stations and was the first city to be connected to Paris by the TGV. It also has good road transport links: A7 to Marseille, A6 to Paris, A43 to Grenoble and A43 to Geneve. Lyon’s international airport, Saint-Exupéry International Airport,
is located to the east of the city.
Removals to France - click here for full information on our removals to France service or click here for a free European removals quote.
Monday 23 July 2012
Friday 20 July 2012
Removals to France: Living and Working in Paris
Hamiltons are removals specialists offering high quality removals to France including shipping to Paris from the UK and most other European and international destinations. If you are looking for low cost removals to France with excellent standards of service, contact us now for a free quotation.
France is a popular destination to relocate to and Hamiltons have been providing removals to France, for the past two decades. Our service is designed to suit your individual or company needs.
Removals to France - click here for full information on our removals to France service or click here for a free European removals quote.
We provide two different relocation services to France:
Road Transport: We offer European removals to France from the UK, or any other European country, via road transport. This involves transportation of your personal possessions and household items in one vehicle, provided exclusively for your use, or transportation of your possessions in a part load shared with other consignments. We also provide a specialist service where you can decide the collection and delivery dates for your move.
International Shipping: In addition to road transport, we provide international shipping to France from overseas destinations. This involves removals to France in part or full load 20 ft or 40 ft containers and this can also be used in conjunction with our air freight services so you have smaller items in your possession on immediate arrival in France.
Whatever option you choose for removals to France, you can be assured of the highest possible standards. We are registered with the British Association of Removers (BAR), which means that we adhere to their stringent guidelines.
Removals to France: About Paris
Famous worldwide as the Capital of Romance, Paris is seen as one of the top places to live in Europe. Indeed, about a fifth of the French population live in the Parisian region, which has the sixth largest city economy in the world. It is one of the world’s leading business and cultural centres with global influences in fashion, arts, entertainment, politics, science, education and media.
Paris is regarded as one of the most expensive cities in Europe for expat employees, taking into account factors such as housing, transport, food, entertainment and household goods. However, it is also a very beautiful place to settle. Situated on the banks of the River Seine, it draws 17 million foreign visitors a year to its attractions. Among the most visited of these are Disneyland, The Louvre, the Paris of Versailles, not forgetting the 19th century built Eiffel Tower, the most famous symbol of France, which, up to 1930, was the world’s tallest building.
As well as its attractions, Paris is dubbed the Fashion Capital of the World and is a haven for those who love to shop. Champs-Elysees in the 8th district is the major shopping street and tourist attractions although there are shopping centres, boutiques, vintage stores and high street names dotted all over the city. Next to the Champs-Élysées is Avenue Montaigne where you can find many luxury shops such as Louis Vuitton, Givenchy and Chanel.
Paris is known for its culture. In addition to its many monuments, art galleries and museums are the city’s opera houses and theatres. The biggest opera houses are Opéra Bastille and Opéra Garnier and its main theatres are Théàtre Mogador, Bobino and Théàtre de la Gaîté Montparnasse.
What it is Like to Live and Work in Paris?
Paris is a magical place to live. It is a busy cosmopolitan city with stunning architecture and 3,800 historical monuments and UNESCO world heritage sites. It also has a lively cafe street culture
where you can sit in pavement cafes and watch the world go by or simply catch up with friends.
In terms of nightlife, Paris has something for everyone from cafes, jazz bars, trendy bars, nightclubs and artsy cinemas. Certainly, there is a lot going on in Paris and you will never be short of things to do here.
Living in Paris
Paris is a major economic centre and 38 of the fortune 500 companies have their headquarters in Paris, second only to Tokyo. Of these are: Christian Dior, Peugeot, Carrefour and BNP Paribas. Most of these are situated in the main business district, La Défence, which is the skyscraper district on the western edge of the city. The service sector accounts for 80 per cent of Paris’ workforce with manufacturing accounting for the remaining 20 per cent.
The educational system in Paris is excellent and state schooling is free for expats providing you have proof of residency - a utility bill will suffice. Private schools and universities are also very often subsidised. However, if you prefer to send your child to an international school, there is also a good choice of British or American schools.
Public Transport in Paris
The best ways to get out and about around Paris is by foot or by using the Metro which costs about 1.70 Euro for a one way trip. If is best advised not to drive in Paris as this can be quite a scary experience, especially if you do not know your way around. Travelling by scooter, motorbike, or even pushbike is another way of getting about. There are designated cycle routes all over the city and you can rent bicycles here.
Healthcare in Paris
Healthcare in France is ranked the best in the world by the World Health Organisation and the majority of the population are happy with the system. The hospitals provide very high standards of care and you don’t get the lengthy waiting lists that you have in the UK. The choice of the doctor is also left to the patient.
The public health system provides basic coverage and is funded by tax contributions deducted from your salary. For expats to take advantage of the system, you should register with the local social security office, called Caisse D’assurance Maladie. To do this you need to bring along you passport, proof of employment, self-employment or retirement and proof of residence. The public system will cover most of your medical bills and you can take out private insurance to cover the remaining cost (30 per cent).
Removals to France - click here for full information on our removals to France service or click here for a free European removals quote.
France is a popular destination to relocate to and Hamiltons have been providing removals to France, for the past two decades. Our service is designed to suit your individual or company needs.
Removals to France - click here for full information on our removals to France service or click here for a free European removals quote.
We provide two different relocation services to France:
Road Transport: We offer European removals to France from the UK, or any other European country, via road transport. This involves transportation of your personal possessions and household items in one vehicle, provided exclusively for your use, or transportation of your possessions in a part load shared with other consignments. We also provide a specialist service where you can decide the collection and delivery dates for your move.
International Shipping: In addition to road transport, we provide international shipping to France from overseas destinations. This involves removals to France in part or full load 20 ft or 40 ft containers and this can also be used in conjunction with our air freight services so you have smaller items in your possession on immediate arrival in France.
Whatever option you choose for removals to France, you can be assured of the highest possible standards. We are registered with the British Association of Removers (BAR), which means that we adhere to their stringent guidelines.
Removals to France: About Paris
Famous worldwide as the Capital of Romance, Paris is seen as one of the top places to live in Europe. Indeed, about a fifth of the French population live in the Parisian region, which has the sixth largest city economy in the world. It is one of the world’s leading business and cultural centres with global influences in fashion, arts, entertainment, politics, science, education and media.
Paris is regarded as one of the most expensive cities in Europe for expat employees, taking into account factors such as housing, transport, food, entertainment and household goods. However, it is also a very beautiful place to settle. Situated on the banks of the River Seine, it draws 17 million foreign visitors a year to its attractions. Among the most visited of these are Disneyland, The Louvre, the Paris of Versailles, not forgetting the 19th century built Eiffel Tower, the most famous symbol of France, which, up to 1930, was the world’s tallest building.
As well as its attractions, Paris is dubbed the Fashion Capital of the World and is a haven for those who love to shop. Champs-Elysees in the 8th district is the major shopping street and tourist attractions although there are shopping centres, boutiques, vintage stores and high street names dotted all over the city. Next to the Champs-Élysées is Avenue Montaigne where you can find many luxury shops such as Louis Vuitton, Givenchy and Chanel.
Paris is known for its culture. In addition to its many monuments, art galleries and museums are the city’s opera houses and theatres. The biggest opera houses are Opéra Bastille and Opéra Garnier and its main theatres are Théàtre Mogador, Bobino and Théàtre de la Gaîté Montparnasse.
What it is Like to Live and Work in Paris?
Paris is a magical place to live. It is a busy cosmopolitan city with stunning architecture and 3,800 historical monuments and UNESCO world heritage sites. It also has a lively cafe street culture
where you can sit in pavement cafes and watch the world go by or simply catch up with friends.
In terms of nightlife, Paris has something for everyone from cafes, jazz bars, trendy bars, nightclubs and artsy cinemas. Certainly, there is a lot going on in Paris and you will never be short of things to do here.
Living in Paris
Paris is a major economic centre and 38 of the fortune 500 companies have their headquarters in Paris, second only to Tokyo. Of these are: Christian Dior, Peugeot, Carrefour and BNP Paribas. Most of these are situated in the main business district, La Défence, which is the skyscraper district on the western edge of the city. The service sector accounts for 80 per cent of Paris’ workforce with manufacturing accounting for the remaining 20 per cent.
The educational system in Paris is excellent and state schooling is free for expats providing you have proof of residency - a utility bill will suffice. Private schools and universities are also very often subsidised. However, if you prefer to send your child to an international school, there is also a good choice of British or American schools.
Public Transport in Paris
The best ways to get out and about around Paris is by foot or by using the Metro which costs about 1.70 Euro for a one way trip. If is best advised not to drive in Paris as this can be quite a scary experience, especially if you do not know your way around. Travelling by scooter, motorbike, or even pushbike is another way of getting about. There are designated cycle routes all over the city and you can rent bicycles here.
Healthcare in Paris
Healthcare in France is ranked the best in the world by the World Health Organisation and the majority of the population are happy with the system. The hospitals provide very high standards of care and you don’t get the lengthy waiting lists that you have in the UK. The choice of the doctor is also left to the patient.
The public health system provides basic coverage and is funded by tax contributions deducted from your salary. For expats to take advantage of the system, you should register with the local social security office, called Caisse D’assurance Maladie. To do this you need to bring along you passport, proof of employment, self-employment or retirement and proof of residence. The public system will cover most of your medical bills and you can take out private insurance to cover the remaining cost (30 per cent).
Removals to France - click here for full information on our removals to France service or click here for a free European removals quote.
Wednesday 18 July 2012
Removals to France: French Food, Wine and Eating Out
As more UK citizens opt to live abroad, France is still one of the most popular destinations to relocate to and here at Hamiltons Removals we have had regular requests for removals to France.
Recent statistics show that more than 200,000 British expats have settled in France, so if living here is a dream come true you will benefit from an experienced company offering high quality removals to France.
Hamiltons are removal specialists dedicated to providing a professional, tailor made service for removals to France and other European and international destinations. We are a UK based firm with over two decades’ experience in the removals industry and are committed to providing a friendly and efficient service with a personal touch.
Our removals to France service is designed around your individual needs and requirements. It is ideal for domestic relocations, commercial moves and corporate clients who want a good value service combined with high standards of excellence.
Most of our requests for removals to France are to the bigger cities such as Paris, Lyon, Marseilles, Toulouse, Nice and Nantes although we provide removals to all areas of France including all the towns and villages.
Removals to France - click here for full information on our removals to France service or click here for a free European removals quote.
Here at Hamiltons Removals, we understand that moving to a new country can seem overwhelming at first, which is how our experts can help. We are specialists in removals to France and this blog contains all sorts of tips and information on living and working in France - this one is about food and drink.
Moving to France: France's World Renowned Cuisine
The history of French cuisine starts from the Middle Ages and has developed over centuries. Now, together with Mexican cuisine, French gastronomy has been added by UNESCO to its lists of the world’s cultural heritage.
French food is rich in tradition and full of flavour with many regional variations; very often, meals are prepared using only fresh ingredients readily available at local markets.
Meals in France can be a lengthy affair, as a traditional dinner is made up of three or four parts: an appetiser (or starter), main course, cheeses and bread and/or a dessert followed by an alcoholic drink or coffees. French lunch breaks are typically two hours long with restaurants opening at lunchtime between 11.30 am and 2.30 pm.
The country is known for its wine and cheeses. In fact, France produces over 400 different types of cheeses, although, as there are varieties within these types, there are thought to be more than 1,000 cheeses in France.
As there are so many regional dishes it will be hard to cover them all in this article: but some of the well-known ones include: Cassoulet, (a slow cooked casserole from the south of France containing meat, such as goose, duck, pork, sausages etc, served with beans), Coq au Vin (chicken cooked with wine, mushrooms and lardons) and Pot au Feu (again a popular French dish made up of a beef stew with vegetables). Crêpes are common in the Brittany region and are a thin pancake which can be either sweet or savoury.
Of course an article on French cuisine cannot go without at least a mention about Foie Gras (a goose liver pate), escargot (snails) and truffles, an ingredient which is held in high regard in French cooking.
Moving to France: Eating Out in France
Again, as French food is so varied, so are the restaurants. Few offer children’s menus and, as evening mealtimes generally start quite late, if you have young children, you may want to consider bringing them out to lunch instead.
Lunchtimes can start any time between 11.30 - 1 pm and many restaurants offer a fixed price menu as well as a la carte dishes. The fixed price menu is often very limited but offers very good value for money. The evening meal is generally eaten between 7.30 - 8.45 pm and is not always the main meal of the day.
Typical meals follow the pattern mentioned in the section above: a starter and main with cheeses served before dessert. You would almost always expect to see a bread basket served alongside your meal.
As in all restaurants, the food quality and price will vary and, if you are on a limited budget and travelling in a big city, head for the back streets to avoid the tourist traps where you can enjoy a meal with wine for round about 15 Euros (or 25 Euros and above for a three and four course evening meal with drinks).
Higher end restaurants have generally adopted nouvelle cuisine with the focus on quality, taste and presentation, rather than quantity.
Among the other places to eat in France are cafes, self-service restaurants, fast food, pizzerias, some oriental restaurants and North African restaurants.
Moving to France: French Wine
France is famous for its wine and in 1935 various laws were introduced to control the quality of French wine. The categories for French wine has recently undergone an overhall and there are now three instead of four categories including Vin de France (table wine), Indication Géographique Protégée (IGP) an in-between category, and the highest one is Appellation d’Origine Protégée (replacing AOC wines).
Many grape varieties, which are now planted worldwide, originated from France, including Chardonnay, Syrah, Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Noir and Cabernet Sauvignon and the country also pioneered many wine making techniques.
There are many good wine producing regions in France but among the most famous are Bordeaux (known for its red and white wines), Burgundy (mainly red) and the Champagne region, which is home to the world renowned sparkling wines.
The choice of wine is extensive. France has more than 27,000 wineries, so there are many different wines to choose from. More often than not wine, is drunk alongside food and is specially chosen to complement the meal.
Recent statistics show that more than 200,000 British expats have settled in France, so if living here is a dream come true you will benefit from an experienced company offering high quality removals to France.
Hamiltons are removal specialists dedicated to providing a professional, tailor made service for removals to France and other European and international destinations. We are a UK based firm with over two decades’ experience in the removals industry and are committed to providing a friendly and efficient service with a personal touch.
Our removals to France service is designed around your individual needs and requirements. It is ideal for domestic relocations, commercial moves and corporate clients who want a good value service combined with high standards of excellence.
Most of our requests for removals to France are to the bigger cities such as Paris, Lyon, Marseilles, Toulouse, Nice and Nantes although we provide removals to all areas of France including all the towns and villages.
Removals to France - click here for full information on our removals to France service or click here for a free European removals quote.
Here at Hamiltons Removals, we understand that moving to a new country can seem overwhelming at first, which is how our experts can help. We are specialists in removals to France and this blog contains all sorts of tips and information on living and working in France - this one is about food and drink.
Moving to France: France's World Renowned Cuisine
The history of French cuisine starts from the Middle Ages and has developed over centuries. Now, together with Mexican cuisine, French gastronomy has been added by UNESCO to its lists of the world’s cultural heritage.
French food is rich in tradition and full of flavour with many regional variations; very often, meals are prepared using only fresh ingredients readily available at local markets.
Meals in France can be a lengthy affair, as a traditional dinner is made up of three or four parts: an appetiser (or starter), main course, cheeses and bread and/or a dessert followed by an alcoholic drink or coffees. French lunch breaks are typically two hours long with restaurants opening at lunchtime between 11.30 am and 2.30 pm.
The country is known for its wine and cheeses. In fact, France produces over 400 different types of cheeses, although, as there are varieties within these types, there are thought to be more than 1,000 cheeses in France.
As there are so many regional dishes it will be hard to cover them all in this article: but some of the well-known ones include: Cassoulet, (a slow cooked casserole from the south of France containing meat, such as goose, duck, pork, sausages etc, served with beans), Coq au Vin (chicken cooked with wine, mushrooms and lardons) and Pot au Feu (again a popular French dish made up of a beef stew with vegetables). Crêpes are common in the Brittany region and are a thin pancake which can be either sweet or savoury.
Of course an article on French cuisine cannot go without at least a mention about Foie Gras (a goose liver pate), escargot (snails) and truffles, an ingredient which is held in high regard in French cooking.
Moving to France: Eating Out in France
Again, as French food is so varied, so are the restaurants. Few offer children’s menus and, as evening mealtimes generally start quite late, if you have young children, you may want to consider bringing them out to lunch instead.
Lunchtimes can start any time between 11.30 - 1 pm and many restaurants offer a fixed price menu as well as a la carte dishes. The fixed price menu is often very limited but offers very good value for money. The evening meal is generally eaten between 7.30 - 8.45 pm and is not always the main meal of the day.
Typical meals follow the pattern mentioned in the section above: a starter and main with cheeses served before dessert. You would almost always expect to see a bread basket served alongside your meal.
As in all restaurants, the food quality and price will vary and, if you are on a limited budget and travelling in a big city, head for the back streets to avoid the tourist traps where you can enjoy a meal with wine for round about 15 Euros (or 25 Euros and above for a three and four course evening meal with drinks).
Higher end restaurants have generally adopted nouvelle cuisine with the focus on quality, taste and presentation, rather than quantity.
Among the other places to eat in France are cafes, self-service restaurants, fast food, pizzerias, some oriental restaurants and North African restaurants.
Moving to France: French Wine
France is famous for its wine and in 1935 various laws were introduced to control the quality of French wine. The categories for French wine has recently undergone an overhall and there are now three instead of four categories including Vin de France (table wine), Indication Géographique Protégée (IGP) an in-between category, and the highest one is Appellation d’Origine Protégée (replacing AOC wines).
Many grape varieties, which are now planted worldwide, originated from France, including Chardonnay, Syrah, Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Noir and Cabernet Sauvignon and the country also pioneered many wine making techniques.
There are many good wine producing regions in France but among the most famous are Bordeaux (known for its red and white wines), Burgundy (mainly red) and the Champagne region, which is home to the world renowned sparkling wines.
The choice of wine is extensive. France has more than 27,000 wineries, so there are many different wines to choose from. More often than not wine, is drunk alongside food and is specially chosen to complement the meal.
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