Notarial Practice · Monflanquin · Cœur de Bastides
Maître Anne Demarais Notaire in Monflanquin
Your notaire in the Cœur de Bastides, Vallée du Lot & Agenais
Specialised in property transactions, succession and family law, with particular expertise in guiding British, Dutch and international clients through their legal matters in France.
Areas of expertise
What services does the practice offer?
Property Law
Full guidance for buying or selling French property, from the promesse de vente to the final notarial deed.
Rural Law
Sale of farmland and woodland, rural leases, transfer of farming businesses.
Business & Company Law
Setting up companies (for example an SCI, a French property company), sale of company shares or of a business, business succession.
Family Law
Marriage contracts, civil partnerships (PACS), divorce by mutual consent, adoption.
Succession & Inheritance
Domestic and cross-border estates, inheritance planning, wills and gifts — handled with care.
International Expertise
Expert support for foreign clients on Franco-British and Franco-Dutch legal matters.
Responsiveness and availability
How does the practice make things easier for you?
Maître Demarais and her team organise their work to handle every matter promptly, wherever you are and whatever your constraints.
Urgent deeds
Promesse de vente, gift, power of attorney… urgent deeds can be signed within eight days after receiving a complete file.
Remote signing
With secure videoconferencing and electronic signature, deeds can be completed remotely (including from abroad).
Travel
Maître Demarais travels anywhere in France for her clients.
Flexible appointments
The practice offers flexible appointments, including outside office hours.
Understanding French law
What does a French notaire do?
A French notaire is not a lawyer — they are a public officer appointed by the State. Understanding this distinction is crucial for any international buyer.
Appointed for life by the Ministry of Justice, the notaire is neutral: they serve all parties equally. The notaire does not take sides — they provide expert legal advice and ensure full compliance with the law.
Every document signed at a notaire's office becomes an acte authentique — a deed carrying the same legal force as a court judgment. This is why French property ownership is among the most legally secure in the world.
A notaire is required by law for every property transaction in France. Both buyer and seller may have their own notaire at no extra cost — the regulated fee is simply shared between them.
Practical guide
How do you buy property in France?
A secure, step-by-step process
Find a property
Through an estate agent or private sale. Negotiate the price and agree the purchase conditions.
Promesse de vente
Sign the promesse de vente. As a buyer you benefit from a 10-day cooling-off period to withdraw penalty-free.
Notarial due diligence
The notaire verifies title, checks for charges, mortgages, planning permissions and full legal compliance.
Financing
Arrange your mortgage if needed. Maître Demarais and her team work hard to keep the time to signature as short as possible.
Final deed
Sign the acte authentique at the notaire's office, pay the balance and fees. Keys are handed over.
Why choose us
Why choose Maître Demarais?
Cœur de Bastides & Vallée du Lot
Deep knowledge of the local market — the medieval bastide towns of the Lot-et-Garonne, the Villeneuvois, the villages and vineyards of the Vallée du Lot, the Agenais and the Périgord.
International experience
Extensive practice on Franco-British and Franco-Dutch matters: cross-border succession, international tax planning and foreign property acquisition. Maître Demarais advises her British, Dutch and international clients in French and English, with a close understanding of their particular needs.
Personal attention
Every client receives individual follow-up, attentive listening and clear explanations at every stage. Maître Demarais travels throughout France, and the practice has videoconferencing and electronic signature facilities, allowing deeds to be completed remotely and securely.
Client reviews
What do our clients say?
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Does Maître Demarais speak English?
Yes. Maître Anne Demarais speaks fluent English. The US Embassy in Paris includes her in its list of English-speaking notaires.
Do you work with foreign clients?
Yes. The practice works with many British, Dutch, Belgian and international clients, whether they live in France or abroad.
Can I sign a deed remotely?
Yes. The practice has a secure videoconference and electronic signature system, so deeds can be signed remotely.
Which areas do you cover?
The practice mainly covers the Cœur de Bastides, the Vallée du Lot, the Villeneuvois, the Agenais, the Dordogne and the Périgord.
How do I book an appointment?
Online on Neo Notario, by phone on +33 5 53 36 41 17 or by email at anne.demarais@notaires.fr.
Is parking easy near the office?
Yes. Free parking is available on place Caladon, just a few steps away. The office is fully accessible to people with reduced mobility.