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Checklists, budget, packing, paperwork and town guides: everything you need to know to prepare your move on the French Riviera, from the AzurMove team.
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FeaturedMoving advice
The complete checklist for a successful move
Two months before, one month before, moving week, then afterwards: the complete checklist to organise your move in France from A to Z.
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South of France
Delivery in the Alpes-Maritimes: the towns we cover
Nice, Cannes, Antibes, Cagnes-sur-Mer, Grasse, the hinterland: where AzurMove delivers your furniture and bulky parcels in the Alpes-Maritimes, and how soon.
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South of France
Moving to Cannes: indicative prices, neighbourhoods and tips
La Croisette, Le Suquet, La Bocca, La Californie: the neighbourhoods of Cannes, indicative prices, permits, periods to avoid and our practical tips.
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South of France
Moving a work of art in Saint-Paul-de-Vence and on the French Riviera
Saint-Paul-de-Vence, Nice, Cannes, Antibes: how to pack, move and insure a painting or a work of art, and when to call in a specialist fine art carrier.
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South of France
Removal company in Nice: how to choose the right one
Knowledge of the city, services, insurance, a transparent quote: the criteria for choosing a removal and transport company in Nice with no nasty surprises.
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South of France
Moving to the Var: discover an exceptional département
Toulon, Fréjus, Saint-Raphaël, Hyères, Draguignan: the guide to settling in the Var, with the cost of living, transport and our practical tips.
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Moving advice
How much does a move cost? Price guide and budget
Volume, distance, access, time of year: what makes up the price of a removal, indicative market price ranges and our tips to reduce your budget.
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Practical matters
Change of address in France: every step to take
La Poste, tax office, CPAM, CAF, France Travail, vehicle registration, electoral roll, energy, bank: everyone to notify when you move home in France.
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South of France
Settling in Marseille: a complete guide
Vieux-Port, Le Panier, Le Prado, La Joliette, the southern districts: Marseille's neighbourhoods, cost of living, transport and our tips before you settle.
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Moving advice
When is the best time to move house?
High or low season, weekday or weekend, dates to avoid: how to choose your moving date in France for better availability and a better price.
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Moving advice
Moving with pets: a practical guide
Cats, dogs, birds, reptiles: how to prepare your pets for a move, handle moving day and the arrival, and the formalities (I-CAD microchip, vet).
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South of France
Moving to Nice: a complete guide to the city
Settling in Nice: the neighbourhoods from Vieux-Nice to Cimiez, the cost of living, transport, schools and our tips for a successful move.
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Moving advice
How to pack your fragile items like a pro
Crockery, glasses, television, computer, paintings, mirrors: the materials and the professional techniques to pack fragile items and avoid breakages.
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