Renovating a French property is a popular project for foreigners moving to France, but these things don't always go smoothly. We spoke to renovation expert Rosie Ellis of Maison Bretgagne for some tips.
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Updated: Thu 21 May 2026 14:33 CET
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French renovation can be fun, but projects can also go badly wrong. Photo by Loic VENANCE / AFP
Renovating a French property is a popular project for foreigners moving to France, but these things don't always go smoothly. We spoke to renovation expert Rosie Ellis of Maison Bretgagne for some tips.
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