From Paris to Provence, France has long been a favourite for British movers, whether for retirement, work or a fresh start. Dedicated vehicles cross regularly, so your belongings travel with crews who know the route by heart.

Road freight keeps a French move quick and flexible. A dedicated load gives you the fastest door to door service, while a part load shares vehicle space and splits the cost.

Popular destinations we deliver to

ParisBordeauxLyonNiceToulouseMarseilleDordogne

Typical Transit Times

Dedicated road service1–3 days

Part-load (groupage)3–7 days

Times shown are door to door. Please allow a little extra for customs formalities. We recommend booking 4 to 6 weeks ahead of your move date.

Your options

Choose the right way to move

Every move to France is different, so we shape the service around yours.

Road · Dedicated

A vehicle reserved for your move

One crew loads at your door in the UK and the same crew delivers a few days later. Nothing is transhipped and nothing waits in a depot.

Best for: full households, fixed dates

Road · Part-load

Share the vehicle, share the cost

Your goods travel alongside other moves on a scheduled departure. A little more patience, a noticeably smaller bill.

Best for: smaller moves, flexible budgets

Rural & Regional

Beyond the major cities

From the Dordogne to the Alps, we deliver well beyond France's cities, into the villages and rural regions many British movers choose.

Best for: countryside & rural relocations

Excess Baggage

A few boxes or suitcases

Not moving a whole household? Our excess baggage service is a simple, affordable way to send personal items and smaller consignments overseas.

Best for: light movers & students

Good to know

Moving to France now takes paperwork, and we handle it

UK households entering France pass through customs, and the right documents make all the difference. We prepare everything with you well before moving day, so your belongings keep moving.

Customs declarations

Your shipment travels with a full inventory and the declarations French customs expect.

A French address

Proof of your new address supports the customs declaration process.

Duty relief on household goods

Used personal effects usually enter free of duty when you transfer your main residence to France.

Residency evidence

Proof of your move, such as a visa or long-stay registration, supports the relief claim.

★★★★★

We moved to a farmhouse in the Dordogne and Simpsons handled the whole thing, right down to navigating the narrow lane up to our front door.

Illustrative example · UK to the Dordogne, France

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