A French property exhibition will be held in London in September, publisher Archant has said.

Run by lifestyle magazine Archant Life France, the event will take place from September 11th to 13th at Olympia, with the company stating that the recent exhibition held in Harrogate revealed widespread optimism about the French market.

Describing France as a place currently offering "some real bargains", editor of French Property News Karen Tait commented: "Many French properties have come down in price significantly over recent months, more than outweighing any exchange rate difficulties."

She added that the exchange rate is now becoming more favourable for British buyers, while "canny" purchasers are making the most of cheaper eurozone mortgages.

Buying the right property in France could reap dividends over the next few years, French property law specialist at solicitors Furley Page Sarah Bogard said this week.

She stated that the country is a buyers' market and is offering falling prices.