Expat Services France Relocation across France

Moving to a new country is an exciting project — but it also comes with many practical and administrative challenges.

Since 2009, Expat Services France has been assisting expatriates, international professionals, retirees and students relocating to France. Our mission is simple: to make your transition to life in France smooth, efficient and reassuring.

Founded and led by Sophie Dord, Expat Services France provides personalised relocation assistance throughout the entire country. Whether you are moving for work, as an individual or with a company, retirement, studies or a personal project, we guide you through every step of your relocation.

A human-centred relocation approach

Relocating to France involves more than simply finding a home. It requires understanding the French administrative system, the housing market, local neighbourhoods and everyday practicalities.

At Expat Services France, we believe relocation should be personalised, transparent and human.

Unlike many fully digital platforms, we rely on a trusted network of experienced relocation consultants located across France, allowing us to provide both national coordination and local expertise.

Our team assists clients all across France.

Meet the founder

Founder and Director

Sophie Dord

Sophie Dord founded Expat Services France in 2009 with the ambition to create a relocation company combining international understanding with strong local expertise.

After studying translation and international relations, Sophie lived and worked abroad, including in the United States and Spain, experiences that gave her a deep understanding of the challenges faced by people moving to a new country.

Based in Lyon, she coordinates relocation projects across France with the support of a trusted network of consultants.

Her approach is built on three key principles:

  • Professionalism
  • Personal attention
  • Deep knowledge of the French administrative and housing systems

Who we assist

Over the years, we have supported clients from more than 45 nationalities, with a strong experience working with international families and professionals relocating to France.

Our clients include:

Corporate expatriates

Employees relocating to France for international assignments or new professional opportunities.

Individuals and families relocating independently

Entrepreneurs, freelancers, remote workers and families choosing France for their new life.

Retirees relocating to France

We assist many retirees moving to France under the long-stay visitor visa, helping them navigate administrative procedures and settle comfortably.

International students

Students coming to France for academic programmes who need support finding accommodation and settling in.

Expat Services France in figures

350

Relocation missions per year

50%

National relocations

50%

International relocations

45

Nationalities assisted

Erika

Human Resources Manager, Les Airelles

We have chosen Expat Services France as our partner for administrative support and for the relocation of foreign staff . We continue to work with them because their assistance has proven to be highly efficient, allowing us to manage these processes quickly and reliably.

Meghane

Human Resources at Arkane Studios

It is with great pleasure that we have been working with Expat Services France for seven years now to support and relocate our new employees at Arkane Studios.

We have received excellent feedback from our staff who have benefited from their assistance. They have highlighted the quality of the service, the excellent follow-up and the fact that their requests were listened to carefully.

Always available, responsive and conscientious, Sophie has always provided us with detailed updates on our employees’ relocations.

We know that our cases are always in good hands when we entrust them to Expat Services.

Svetlana

Russian

My great thanks to Expat Services. Without this help I would not have been able to set up all the necessary things for successful work in France.

Mickael

Français

Having arrived in a new area for a new job and knowing nothing at all about the town, you managed to put me at ease and guide me towards a superb property, despite the time constraints.

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Evgeniy

Russia

I would like to say "Merci beaucoup" to Expat Services. Thanks to you, the process of relocation from another country was as fast as possible.

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Anaelle

France

Through my company, I came across Expat Services, who helped me find my current home. My experience has been very positive.

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Xavier

France

I really enjoyed my experience with Expat Services. I dealt with helpful and attentive staff who provided me with excellent support in my search for accommodation.

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Natascha

USA

To all my foreigners seeking to find a rental in Paris or any other French city, Expat Services are the people to contact.
I highlyrecommend their services.

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Chloé

Responsable RH

Expat Services effectively helps new recruits find accommodation quickly. This is a key factor in making the company attractive and, above all, in giving peace of mind to our employees who are unfamiliar with the city and, in some cases, even with France itself.

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Laurence

Responsable RH

Thank you for your recent assistance.
No sooner had our new colleague joined our company than he had already found a new place to live! This really put his mind at ease, allowing him to settle in and focus on getting to grips with his new role...

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Rebecca

Australia

As an Australian family moving overseas for the first time, we needed to find a suitable apartment for us and Expat was able to assist us searching and locating one of the best apartments that met all our needs. Now 3 years later we returned to Expat to help us with our departure.

Our network

Behind Expat Services France is a national network of relocation consultants who assist clients locally in their destination cities.

This structure allows us to provide local expertise while maintaining a centralised coordination of each relocation project, ensuring a smooth and consistent experience for our clients.

Planning your move to France?

Whether you are relocating for work, studies, retirement or a new life project, Expat Services France is here to guide you.

Our team will be delighted to discuss your relocation plans and explain how we can assist you.

Contact us to start planning your move to France

Guiding you every
step of the way