Dimond Movers LTD moves UK households and offices from London to France every month. France is our closest and most flexible European destination — short trips to Calais, Lille and Paris can be done in 48 hours, while moves to the Dordogne, Provence, the Côte d'Azur or Brittany typically take 4-7 days. Almost every UK move to France crosses via Eurotunnel or Dover-Calais. Full export packing, customs paperwork, transit and final delivery handled in-house and via our trusted France destination agents.
France is one of our regular European destinations from London. We know the route, paperwork and destination agents personally.
Suspended-bay permits are usually required in Zones 1-3 and we lodge those 10 working days ahead of every move. We collect from any N, NW, W, WC, EC, SW, SE, E postcode and consolidate at our Oxfordshire depot before departure.
One coordinator from London survey to final delivery in France. No handovers, no local-agent surprises on arrival.
All-in written quote covering London collection, export packing, customs, transit, port and final delivery.
Customs declarations and Transfer of Residence paperwork prepared before the vehicle moves — we don't leave you negotiating with France customs on arrival.
Comprehensive marine / road Goods in Transit insurance for the full journey. Certificate provided.
We survey your London property, agree the inventory and confirm the destination address in France.
Full door-to-door price covering London collection through to France delivery.
Export-grade packing and collection from any N, NW, W, WC, EC, SW, SE, E address, consolidated at our Oxfordshire depot.
3-7 days door-to-door via Eurotunnel or Dover-Calais. Destination-agent clearance and final delivery in Paris, Bordeaux, Toulouse or beyond.
London to France is a regular route on our European schedule. Collection from any N, NW, W, WC, EC, SW, SE, E postcode; transit 3-7 days door-to-door via Eurotunnel or Dover-Calais; delivery into Paris, Bordeaux, Toulouse, Nice / French Riviera and beyond.
France is our closest and most flexible European destination — short trips to Calais, Lille and Paris can be done in 48 hours, while moves to the Dordogne, Provence, the Côte d'Azur or Brittany typically take 4-7 days. Almost every UK move to France crosses via Eurotunnel or Dover-Calais.
Paris and the Île-de-France are dense apartment moves — parking permits (autorisation de stationnement) and a shuttle van are normal. Bordeaux and Toulouse are typical city-edge moves with reasonable access. The Dordogne and Lot are rural villa / farmhouse moves where we'll survey the lane width carefully before quoting.
Nice, Cannes, Antibes and the wider Côte d'Azur are popular for UK movers — narrow streets, height restrictions and resident parking are normal so we plan vehicle size around the destination, not the origin.
Post-Brexit, UK personal effects moving to France need a formal customs declaration at the French border. New French residents can claim Transfer of Residence relief and import used household goods VAT and duty free, provided items have been owned for over 6 months and the move happens within 12 months of residency.
You'll need a Certificat de Changement de Résidence from your local mairie or a French consulate — we'll brief you on exactly when to apply.
Customs declarations required since Brexit; Transfer of Residence relief available for new French residents.
Paperwork we prepare and submit as part of every London to France move: valued inventory in english and french; passport copy; justificatif de domicile (proof of french address) for tor; t1 transit document; certificat de changement de résidence from your local mairie or french consulate (for tor).
Indicative pricing for a London to France move: £900 (small part-load to northern France) up to £5,500+ (dedicated 4-bed home to the South). Every quote is fixed in writing after a survey — no day-of surprises.
Suspended-bay permits are usually required in Zones 1-3 and we lodge those 10 working days ahead of every move. We factor collection access into the fixed price so the loading day runs on schedule.
We deliver into every major France city and beyond via our destination agents.
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Indicative 2026 prices for the London to France corridor. Customs documentation and Transfer of Residence support are included, not billed separately.
| Service / Size | Guide Price | What it covers |
|---|---|---|
| Part-load, up to 10 m³ | from £850 | A few rooms of furniture and boxes on a consolidated run - the cheapest option if your dates are flexible. |
| Dedicated van, 1-2 bed home | from £1,950 | Your load only, direct door to door, fastest transit and a fixed delivery day. |
| Full household, 3-4 bed | from £3,200 | Larger vehicle or two-crew operation, full export packing and a numbered customs inventory. |
| Export packing | £280-£1,100 | Fragile-only from £280; full export packing for a 3-bed home typically £650-£1,100. |
| UK container storage | £28-£65 | Insured, sealed containers for date gaps at either end of the move. |
| Customs & documentation | included | Inventory, export declaration and Transfer of Residence support prepared in-house - no third-party broker fee. |
We route this corridor via Eurotunnel from Folkestone or the Dover-Calais ferry, then A16/A26 or A28 depending on your destination. Transit is 2-5 days to northern and central France, 4-7 days to the south and the Alps, and the difference between the fast end and the slow end of that range is almost always part-load consolidation rather than the drive itself - a dedicated van leaves your door and does not stop for anyone else's load.
Paperwork is where overseas moves go wrong, so we do it in-house. A valued inventory in French or English, passport copy, proof of your French address (attestation, bail or acte de vente) and a Transfer of Residence declaration for duty-free entry of used household effects. Everything is checked before the vehicle leaves the UK, because a missing residency document costs days at the border, not hours.
Rural Dordogne, Charente and Brittany properties often have long unmade drives and stone thresholds; we plan the last-mile vehicle and any shuttle at survey.
Paris deliveries need the same discipline as London: narrow courtyards, small lifts and timed loading windows, all confirmed with the syndic before we travel.
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