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REMOVALS TO AND FROM FRANCE

Are you looking for a removal service
to, from or within France?
We have multiple removals vehicles travelling through France on a weekly basis.

Regardless of where or when you are moving to France or even Monaco, we can help.

• Your own Move Manager                           • IAM, ISO 9001, ISO 14001 & ISO 45001 accredited

• Fully trained and vetted staff                   • Superior quality packing materials

• Family business for four generations  • Fully electronic inventories 

• Free home or virtual survey                      • Depots in UK, Madrid, Barcelona & Malaga

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Are you looking for a removal service to, from or within France? We have multiple removals vehicles travelling through France on a weekly basis.

Removals from Paris to Perpignan, London to Lyon, the UK to The Dordogne or Marseille to Madrid, and everywhere in between, let Matthew James take the stress out of your move to or from France.

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European Shared Load
A part/shared load service is a cost effective way to move your goods to and from your destination. The reason this service is so cost effective is that you share the vehicle with other consignments and therefore the vehicle costs are also shared. All consignments are individually prepared, numbered, labelled and inventoried to ensure all items are correctly delivered to you. The main advantage of a part load service is that you will receive the Matthew James service of excellence at the most cost effective price.
European Dedicated Service
A dedicated service gives you the flexibility to choose your collection and delivery dates. This service guarantees the Matthew James service of excellence and peace of mind that your moving dates can be fixed, allowing you the convenience to make travel arrangements and plan your arrival. All delivery dates are subject to EU laws on driving time. We can confirm the timing prior to any booking.
European Premium Service
A direct service combines Matthew James’ service of excellence with the added advantage of a dedicated collection date and express delivery timescale. Handling of your effects is minimised as they remain on the same vehicle throughout. Although your delivery will be carried out in conjunction with other clients consignments, this means you will share the cost of the vehicle and your consignment will be prioritised for onward delivery typically within 7-10 days of collection.

Why not try our shared
load service and save up to 70%

How it works

We create an electronic inventory and label every item with a unique QR code.
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Each item is scanned as it leaves your home and is loaded onto our vehicle.
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If not already achieved in transit, your consignment awaits customs clearance at our depot.
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After clearance, each consignment is loaded separately onto our vehicle.
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Upon delivery, we scan each item off our vehicle and into your new home.
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We create an inventory and label every box with a unique QR code
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Each item is scanned as it’s loaded into the van
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Your consignment awaits customs clearance at our depot
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After clearance, each consignment is loaded separately onto the vehicle
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At destination, we scan each item off the vehicle and into your new home
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A team of French Customs experts providing support

If you’ve ever sent a parcel abroad or bought something from overseas, you’ll know that customs clearance can be a difficult-to-navigate minefield, and costs can quickly add up.

That’s why our professional in-house team of customs handlers is ready to help you with everything you need for a stress-free moving experience. Our experts have in-depth knowledge of specific customs laws from each country, taking all the weight off of your shoulders, allowing you to enjoy your moving experience and move swifter and keeping costs down.

Additionally, our Dartford HQ became a fully customs-bonded facility in early 2023, meaning we can safely store your belongings in our own warehouse and keep track of them throughout your entire move with reduced delays and fees.

Depending on where in France you are moving to, we will typically clear customs either at the offices located in Paris (Le Thillay) or Rouen. 

You’re in safe hands with Matthew James.

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Why Matthew James Removals is your best choice for international relocations

Mixing old fashioned values and work ethic with state of the art technology and modern standards, we at Matthew James use our decades of experience to give our clientele the best moving experience available

Free home or virtual survey
We offer a free survey to assess your moving needs. One of our expert and knowledgeable surveyors will be happy to answer any question you may have either in person or via a guided video call using your smartphone, giving you flexibility, without compromising accuracy.

Your own Move Manager
From your very first enquiry, you'll be assigned a dedicated Move Manager as your single point of contact, meaning no call centres and no crossed wires, just direct, expert support from someone who cares, whenever you need it.

Free home or virtual survey
We offer a free survey to assess your moving needs. One of our expert and knowledgeable surveyors will be happy to answer any question you may have either in person or via a guided video call using your smartphone, giving you flexibility, without compromising accuracy.
In-house customs team
With constantly changing laws and prices skyrocketing, Post-Brexit customs can be a nightmare to navigate. That’s why our experienced in-house team handle all documentation and communication with customs offices, ensuring a smooth, stress-free process allowing you to benefit from a swifter and more cost effective move.
In-house customs team
With constantly changing laws and prices skyrocketing, Post-Brexit customs can be a nightmare to navigate. That’s why our experienced in-house team handle all documentation and communication with customs offices, ensuring a smooth, stress-free process allowing you to benefit from a swifter and more cost effective move.
Subcontracting?
Unlike most movers in the modern age who outsource to the cheapest subcontractor, we keep control of your move from start to finish. For UK and European jobs, we do our absolute best to keep everything in-house, providing you with our own experienced, vetted and trusted professional crews for your move, from start to finish. For sea shipments, we work only with tried and trusted local agents who share our ethos and high standards.
Your own Move Manager
From your very first enquiry, you'll be assigned a dedicated Move Manager as your single point of contact, meaning no call centres and no crossed wires, just direct, expert support from someone who cares, whenever you need it.
Subcontracting?
Unlike most movers in the modern age who outsource to the cheapest subcontractor, we keep control of your move from start to finish. For UK and European jobs, we do our absolute best to keep everything in-house, providing you with our own experienced, vetted and trusted professional crews for your move, from start to finish. For sea shipments, we work only with tried and trusted local agents who share our ethos and high standards.
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Removals to France, we have the answers

At Matthew James Removals, we have decades of local knowledge and industry experience to handle your relocation needs, wherever in France you choose to move. Our complete service can handle all the logistics of your removal to France and help you to enjoy your move.

With four generations of experience, services which can cover every tricky aspect of your move and a customised vehicle fleet, you can be sure you’re in the most capable hands for your removals to France or your removal back from France.

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Professional removal services to your new home anywhere around the world

Whether you’re moving from Calgary to Carlisle, Aberdeen to Australia, or even Guadalajara in Spain to Guadalajara in Mexico, we can help you move there.

Our extensive, trusted partner network serves a huge 25,000+ destinations in 195 countries. With our lorries leaving daily from the UK to the European mainland and regular deliveries to Australia and beyond, there’s no journey too long for the Matthew James team.

Right from the start, we’ll use our experience to guide, advise, and support you as you embark on your big move. We’ll also use our extensive know-how to answer your questions and look after your cargo.

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We’re proud to be accredited and industry-regulated

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France is the number one tourist destination on earth and one of our most requested removal locations for a reason. With its warm climate, rich culture and celebrated cuisine coupled with a beautiful and diverse landscape, it’s no surprise that over 150,000 Brits now call it their home. Whether you are moving a few items to a new holiday home or moving to France entirely, we have a dedicated range of tailored services to cater to your exact removal requirements.

Weekly services to France

At Matthew James Removals we offer weekly services to, from and within France, throughout the year. From dedicated France removals to shared-loads or even single items, we offer a service to meet your requirements. Our expertise, know-how, local knowledge and specialist vehicles make us the obvious choice for moving to France and throughout Europe.

Recognition

Our company has been accredited to ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 45001. We are members of IAM (International Association of Movers), the world’s largest trade association for the global removals industry.

Our storage facilities in Europe

All of our depots in the UK and Spain offer fully containerised storage facilities in modern and secure warehouses. Shared-loads are consolidated at our depots in the UK and Spain for onwards transport to France and beyond.

Insurance

We can arrange a bespoke insurance policy aligned with your Bronze, Silver, Gold or Platinum service, to ensure that your treasured possessions are covered in the unlikely event of an accident occurring. Please speak to your designated Move Manager who can guide you through this process and advise you accordingly.

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Popular places to live in France

Matthew James Removal have been helping families move home locally for over a century. When moving to a new house, it’s helpful to have a specialist to guide and advise you.

Cannes
Corsica
Dordogne
Monaco
Nice
Paris

The below areas are also within our relocation and removal service areas

  • Grenoble
  • Dijon
  • Rouen
  • Le Havre
  • Saint-Étienne
  • Angers
  • Nîmes Villeurbanne
  • Le Mans Clermont-Ferrand
  • Aix-en-Provence
  • Brest
  • Limoges
  • Tours
  • Amiens
  • Perpignan
  • Orléans
  • Rouen Caen
  • Saint-Denis
  • Nancy
  • Argenteuil
  • Montreuil

Moving to France has never been easier

The fact that France is the UK’s closest continental neighbour is a major reason why so many Brits have made it their permanent home. As house prices continue to rise in the UK, properties on the other side of the channel have become relatively more affordable. This, coupled with increasingly inexpensive airline flights, means it has never been easier to move to France. More Brits are even choosing to relocate to France and then commuting back to the UK for work. Although many French people have some degree of proficiency in English it is still one of the biggest barriers expats face. It is strongly recommended that you learn some French, especially if you intend to work in France.

British citizens do not need a visa to permanently move to France. However, anyone living or travelling in France must be able to prove their identity using a valid passport, a photo driving licence or other documentation provided by a government body. You will also need to register with your local CPAM in order to obtain a social security card for health care, called a “Carte Vitale”.

Britain has a double taxation agreement with France to make sure people do not pay tax in both countries on the same income. In France you should expect to pay income tax, residential tax (similar to council tax), as well as homeowners tax. Taxation is a complex issue in France and it is strongly recommended that you seek professional advice. You will also continue to receive your UK state pension providing you inform the DWP before your move. Further details can be found on the Gov.UK website.

France boasts an extensive network of roads and railways, and has many airports of which Charles de Gaulle and Orly are the main two. Travel to and from the UK is also quick and easy with the high-speed Eurostar train service or the many ferry crossings dotted around the south coast, Dover to Calais being the most popular. You will need to register your vehicle with French authorities if you plan on spending longer than six months of the year in France with your UK-registered car. Further information can be found on the official French administration website.

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Whether you’re shipping your summer wardrobe, your beloved family heirloom — or even the kitchen sink! — our customer team will be happy to help.

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