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Removals UK to France

Door-to-door UK to France removals — Paris, Provence, the Côte d’Azur, Brittany, Normandy, the Dordogne, the Loire. Road freight, customs and ToR paperwork handled.

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France is the second most-booked EU destination after Spain. Channel Tunnel and Dover-Calais routes make the UK→France corridor one of the fastest in international removals — sole-use loads can reach Paris or Lille in 2–3 days door-to-door.

Post-Brexit, every UK→France move now requires customs paperwork on both sides. The "attestation de changement de résidence" lets you import used personal goods duty-free — we prepare it as part of the service.

Freight modes & transit times

Sole-use road freight
3–7 days door-to-door

Dedicated truck via Tunnel or ferry. Best for firm dates and full house moves.

Shared / groupage road
3–5 weeks

Goods consolidated with other UK→France loads. Cheaper for non-urgent and partial moves.

Air freight
2–3 days

Time-critical or small-volume — premium speed.

Customs & paperwork

Export from the UK: EAD and EORI submission, handled by us.

Import to France: "attestation de changement de résidence" (proof of relocation, often signed at the local mairie), inventory in French, proof of UK departure, French address, and ID. With these in order, used household goods clear duty-free.

Wine cellars over the personal allowance, vehicles, firearms and tobacco have separate rules — flag these during quoting.

Ports of arrival

  • Paris (Île-de-France) — Tunnel via Calais
  • Lyon, Marseille, Nice — direct truck
  • Bordeaux, Toulouse, Montpellier — direct truck
  • Brittany & Normandy — ferry via Caen, Cherbourg or Saint-Malo
  • Corsica — via Marseille ferry

FAQ — UK to France

How long does a UK to France move take?
Sole-use truck: 3–7 days door-to-door. Shared groupage: 3–5 weeks. Air freight: 2–3 days.
Do I need to be present in France when goods arrive?
Yes — customs will want either you or someone you’ve given power of attorney to be available at delivery. We schedule delivery slots to fit.
What is the attestation de changement de résidence?
A document signed at the local mairie (town hall) at your French address confirming you’re relocating. It’s the key piece of paper that unlocks duty-free import on your used household goods.
Can you move my wine cellar?
Yes — within personal allowance limits, no special paperwork. Above allowance, excise duty applies and we’ll walk you through declaration. We handle climate-controlled transport for valuable cellars.