Moving To France

MAKING FRIENDS IN FRANCE

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 …

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MOVING TO AIX-EN-PROVENCE

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 …

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HEALTHCARE FOR EXPATS IN FRANCE

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 …

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OPENING A FRENCH BANK ACCOUNT

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 …

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D0 I NEED A FRENCH DRIVING LICENSE IF I’M MOVING TO FRANCE?

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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