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Moving to France

Practical tips and advice for people looking to make a home, find work or retire in a new country as well as real-life experiences from people who have made the switch

Americans moving to France are increasingly choosing Nice

‘Our €8,000 barge in France gives us an off-grid retirement’

A British couple talk through their DIY conversion of an old working boat into a cosy floating home on the Canal du Midi

Americans in France: 1 in 4 people born in US who move across live in Paris

In contrast less than 6% of British-born and German-born residents live in the capital

Education in France: Can children be enrolled part way through school year?

Older children are assessed on their skills before entering the education system

When will ‘notaire fees’ for property purchases increase in France?

All departments are likely to vote in favour of raising fees

Buying property in France: Two key steps

Property lawyer Ronald Sokol explains the practical steps, taxes and rules of purchasing a home

Notre-Dame Cathedral reopens - to the great joy of this fervent fan from Canada

Emily MacKinnon, 29, moved to France to found a Notre-Dame dedicated tour-guide company. She collects everything she can about the cathedral - and even has six Notre-Dame related tattoos

Confusion as two websites must be used to get a French visa

We explain the process in obtaining a visa online

Best places to live in France for over-60s, according to new ranking

Survey has ranked the best large, medium and small towns for older people

Trump win spikes interest in moving to France

More and more Americans are considering making the move following the results of the recent presidential election

Visa advice: Moving to France with adult children

Readers ask for advice on visas and residency card issues

How can I apply for a visa without finalising home purchase in France?

Short-term rental contracts may be an option

'How I moved from the US to France alone aged 70'

Janice Deerwester, 72, explains why she moved from France from Georgia in 2022 and how she is inspiring others through YouTube videos

Wife’s struggle to join Brexit-card husband in France

She has only just received an acknowledgement slip for her application despite applying towards the beginning of the year

Family's belongings lost when relocating to France from Ireland

Move to France turned into a nightmare as possessions never got delivered, leaving family in a sparsely furnished home

Mortgage rates in France heading towards 3%

Interest rates have been falling since the start of the year, and the number of loans granted is increasing

Moving to France

Moving to France

Practical tips and advice for people looking to make a home, find work or retire in a new country as well as real-life experiences from people who have made the switch

Americans moving to France are increasingly choosing Nice

Experiences: Why I love living in Paris

Do you have the right personality to move to France?

‘Our €8,000 barge in France gives us an off-grid retirement’

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Americans in France: 1 in 4 people born in US who move across live in Paris

Education in France: Can children be enrolled part way through school year?

When will ‘notaire fees’ for property purchases increase in France?

Buying property in France: Two key steps

Notre-Dame Cathedral reopens - to the great joy of this fervent fan from Canada

Confusion as two websites must be used to get a French visa

Best places to live in France for over-60s, according to new ranking

Trump win spikes interest in moving to France

Visa advice: Moving to France with adult children

How can I apply for a visa without finalising home purchase in France?

'How I moved from the US to France alone aged 70'

Wife’s struggle to join Brexit-card husband in France

Family's belongings lost when relocating to France from Ireland

Mortgage rates in France heading towards 3%