Planning to Relocate to France?
France is one of the most popular destinations for UK relocations, thanks to its mix of vibrant cities, beautiful countryside, warm climate and outstanding food and culture. Whether you’re setting up a new life in Paris, retiring to the Dordogne, or buying a holiday home on the south coast, we can help you move there smoothly.
With nearly 47 years’ experience and two generations of family involvement, Mr Shifter has carried out thousands of domestic and commercial relocations. Over 90% of our customers recommend us, and we bring the same trusted service to every European move we handle.
How are my Goods handled when moving to France…
International moves have extra requirements compared with standard UK removals, particularly around packing, inventories and customs.
To protect your belongings and keep the process as smooth as possible, we:
Provide a full packing service
Our team professionally pack your belongings and create a detailed box-by-box inventory. This helps prevent prohibited items being shipped and reduces delays at customs.
Wrap and seal all furniture
Furniture is wrapped in blankets and sealed with protective materials from the moment it leaves your property until it arrives at your new home. This improves security, reduces the risk of tampering and makes it easier to confirm the condition of items on delivery.
Plan timeframes and schedules in advance
Your surveyor will discuss packing dates, collection, transit times and delivery windows so you know exactly how the move will run.
Our goal is simple: to keep your relocation organised, compliant and stress-free.
Preparing for Your Move to France
Over 150,000 Brits now call France home, with many choosing popular areas such as Paris, Brittany, the Dordogne, the south coast and major university cities. Whether you’re moving for work, retirement or lifestyle, planning ahead will make the transition easier.
We can advise you on:
- What to pack and what to leave or store
- How to prepare important documents and inventories
- Coordinating move dates with key handover times
- Options for storing items in the UK if your French property isn’t ready
Our team is on hand to answer questions throughout the process so you feel supported from first enquiry to final delivery.
Regular Services to France
We operate regular services between the UK and France all year round, including:
- Dedicated full-household removals
- Cost-effective shared-load / part-load services
- Single-item transport
- Commercial and office relocations
- UK storage before or after your move
With 47 years of experience, local knowledge and a fleet of purpose-built furniture trucks and removals vans, we’re a clear choice for your move to France or anywhere in mainland Europe.
Over 47 years experience in the removals and storage industry
We’ve been providing professional removals services for over 47 years. From a single small transit van in our early days, we’ve grown to:
- 5 purpose-built furniture trucks
- 4 medium and large removals vans
- A secure storage facility with breathable wooden containers
This history reflects our commitment to reliability, investment in equipment and long-term customer relationships.
Professionally Trained Staff
Popular Relocations in France
- Paris
- Brittany
- Toulouse
- Val-d’is
- Strasbourg
- Bordeaux
- Marseille
- Nice
- Lyon
- Nantes
- Montpellier
- Bordeaux
- Toulon
- Lille
- Rennes
- Reims
- Le havre
- The Dordogne