Two five-star reviews later: what renting an apartment in France actually looks like
Jeff sent his review the week his lease started. Katy sent hers a few weeks after moving into Toulouse, still…
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What it’s really like to live with a French family: an honest guide for international students
Jake arrived in Lyon from Melbourne in September with a very clear mental image of what living with a French…
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Enrolling your children in a French school mid-year: what nobody tells you
Sophie and Mark arrived in Bordeaux on the 3rd of November. Their daughter Ella, eight years old, had been in…
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Lump sum relocation: why more companies are switching, and what it really costs
A finance director at a mid-sized tech company told us last year that switching to lump sum relocation had been…
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How to find a flat in Lyon when you’re still somewhere else
Thomas accepted a position at a Lyon-based biotech company on a Tuesday. By Thursday, his employer had already set a…
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5 Inspiring Destinations to Start a New Life in France
A few months ago, Barbara, 68, retired from Oregon, sent me a three-line email: “Sophie, I want to live in…
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Retiring in France: Visa, Healthcare & Housing — What You Really Need to Plan Ahead
Every year, hundreds of international retirees — from the United States, Canada, the UK, Australia and beyond — choose France…
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Moving to France from abroad: why it’s more complex than you think…
Every week, we speak with expats, families, international employees, and retirees who believe one thing: “We have a strong profile —…
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