International removals

Moving to France

Frequently asked questions

Pickfords provides a range of services to individuals and families moving to France and has weekly departures to the whole of France including; Paris, Nice, Bordeaux, Grenoble, Lyon, Montpelier, Nantes, Strasbourg, Toulouse and Tours.

What should I expect to receive from Pickfords when moving to France?

Prior to removal Pickfords will:

• Provide a free quotation for your removal
• Provide support and assistance scheduling your removal

On the day of removal Pickfords will:

• Wrap and pack your household effects
• Transport your effects to your new residence
• Unload and unpack your effects

What services are available?

Pickfords offers a range of removals services if you are moving to France including:

Direct load

Your effects are packed at your home and loaded onto a European road vehicle and transported directly to your new home. You can select a delivery date to suit your requirements.

Part load

Your effects are packed at your home on an agreed date and transferred to our warehouse for onward transport to your new home. We will agree a delivery window with you and will advise you of the scheduled delivery date when it is known. This service is a more cost effective service than Direct load and is recommended if you can be flexible with your delivery dates.

What should I be aware of when moving to France?

Narrow streets, parking restrictions, apartment blocks can all pose their own particular problems when moving to France. Sometimes special equipment or expertise can be required.  Pickfords, through its European network has access to any specialist equipment (hoists, shuttle vehicles) to ensure the safe delivery of your effects to your new home.