The Complete Guide to Moving Furniture and Belongings to France from the UK

By Kirsty Parsons - July 4, 2024

At Bournes we've been moving families from the South East of England to homes all over France (and back again!) since the 1950's, so we've got lots of experience and tips to help you plan your move. In this article, we'll help you get started as you discover the essential steps and tips for moving your household goods from the UK to France seamlessly.

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Comparing Quotes for European Removals

By Bournes International Moves - May 23, 2022
Comparing Quotes for European Removals

So you’ve picked your companies to get a quote from, you’ve had the Move Consultants round and showed them everything you want to move and now you’ve probably got at least 3 very different looking quotations in front of you – how do you choose? 

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Top Questions to ask a European Removal Company

By Bournes International Moves - May 23, 2022
Top Questions to ask a European Removal Company

If you're at the stage of getting quotes from European removals companies then here are some important questions to ask them. This list of questions isn't exhaustive, but it should at least start some valuable conversations that will help you understand the service being offered and what type of company will be providing it.

Questions to ask EUROPEAN HOUSEHOLD GOODS MOVING companies

1. What are their qualifications for European Removals?

Check if they are FIDI FAIM certified. FIDI FAIM is the...

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How much does a European Removal company cost?

By Bournes International Moves - May 23, 2022
How much does a European Removal company cost?

One of the most common questions about removals to Europe is "how much will my European removal service cost?" The answer is not as simple as it may seem.

IIn this article we will explain how European removal costs are calculated, why the cost between different removal companies can vary and share some tips to keep your costs as low as possible.

There are 3 main elements that determine the cost of European Removals services.

  • Collection Services at origin - packing, wrapping, loading and any...
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How long do european removals take?

By Bournes International Moves - May 18, 2022
How long do european removals take?

If you're moving from the UK to mainland Europe and are taking your furniture and personal effects with you it's likely you'll use a European removal company to get your belongings there. But how long will transport take?

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Transport service options for European Removals

By Bournes International Moves - May 18, 2022
Transport service options for European Removals

Depending on your individual requirements European Removal Companies may offer different transport options. 

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What services do European Removal Companies provide?

By Bournes International Moves - May 18, 2022
What services do European Removal Companies provide?

European Removal companies may offer slightly different services depending on the type of company they are - for example, a man and van service may offer transport only whereas a full-service removal company may offer a full suite of services to support your move. 

Given the complexities of a move to Europe vs. a move within the UK (customs clearance etc.) it is strongly recommended to use a professional full-service removal company for moves to mainland Europe. 

The range of services on offer...

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What do European Removal Companies do?

By Bournes International Moves - May 18, 2022
What do European Removal Companies do?

European Removal companies take away some of the stress of moving from you by taking on the physical and planning elements of a European Move. They will typically pack, load transport and deliver your household furniture and personal belongings so they arrive safely and securely at your new home with as little stress for you as possible. 

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Removals to Switzerland after Brexit

By Bournes International Moves - August 9, 2021
Removals to Switzerland after Brexit

The complexities of moving household goods to Switzerland from the UK since Brexit has made it more important than ever to use an experienced European Removals company.

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Removals to Belgium after Brexit

By Bournes International Moves - August 9, 2021
Removals to Belgium after Brexit

It's a bit more complicated to move your household goods to Belgium since the UK left the EU, which makes it more important than ever to use an experienced European Removals company.

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