Like many people of my age group from the UK, I spent the best part of my early teenage years learning to speak French at school, which resulted in virtually no spoken French abilities, a little grammar, and a handful of phrases. So when I decided to move to France, I knew that I’d need …
Moving to France – hosting an apéro is a good way to make for friends and meet the neighbours If you have just moved to France or you’re planning on relocating to France, then you’ll probably want to make some new friends as quickly as you can? A good starting point is inviting your neighbours …
Since BREXIT its become increasing difficult for Expats living in France to find work. We get a lot of enquiries from planning on living and working in France regarding what they need. So we thought that we’d take a look at the current requirements. The first thing to look at is your nationality. EU Nationals If …
We really liked this article by Emma Beddington a Guardian columnist, so we thought that we’d re-post as some of our overseas clients may not have access to this UK newspaper. I have wanted to be French since I was 16 and found French Elle magazine in the school library, with its adolescent catnip combination …
Aix (pronounced “EX”) is one of the most popular destinations for Expat relocating to France, so with the help of www.internationalliving.com we thought that we would take a look at what makes moving to Aix-en-Provence so attractive Enjoying a privileged location in the heart of the sunny South of France, Aix-en-Provence captivates visitors with its beauty …
The French healthcare system is often considered one of the best in the world, and the great news is that despite BREXIT, you can still get full access to French healthcare ( called L’Assurance Maladie in France) if you are relocating to France and you have legal residency in France. The system is a little different …
If you’re planning on relocating to France, a big question to ask is how are you going to shift your Pounds Sterling into Euros. There’s a lot on-line about this so it can be quite daunting. But the reality is that if you’re transferring a big amount – for example if you’re buying a property …
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If you’re moving to France, or retiring to France, you will need to open a French bank account. Even though there are online banking options, you will find that having a French bank, with a French branch address is an absolute must. So we thought that we’d take a look at how you open a …
There are a lot of benefits in retiring to France – the weather , the food, property is generally cheaper, and you’ll be assured of getting plenty of visits from family and friends. But there’s also a lot of financial and practical matters to consider. So here we take a look at some key things …
Simple answer “yes you will at some time”, and what’s more as you’ve probably already worked out, nothings easy when you’re dealing with the French authorities, so be prepared for a little bit of a challenge. In this post, we’ll take a little look at process involved for anybody asking themselves “Do I need a …
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