A corner of France which the Swiss are allowed to call home. Buying abroad - Pays de Gex is steeped in history, has stunning scenery and some of the best skiing in Europe.

"Chalets with lake and mountain views in clear air, yet within ten minutes of an international city - welcome to the Pays de Gex in France's 'departement' - Ain. Bordering the Swiss city of Geneva and therefore close to the airport and all things Swiss, it still enjoys the more relaxed French way of life. It's so popular that several thousand Brits already live there and it's easy to see why" (1 page).