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

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

‘It’s ok to be vibrant and confident’ – Moving to France after 50

We speak to a number of women who have made the move

How to plan your long-term finances when moving to France

Christopher Davenport of Kentingtons financial firm explores the complexities of tax and investment changes when moving countries

Best places to retire in France (according to interests and budget)

From the sunniest weather to the best property bargains

Why France is a great place to bring up children

From its foodie culture to subsidised childcare options

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 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

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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

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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?

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Family's belongings lost when relocating to France from Ireland

Mortgage rates in France heading towards 3%

‘It’s ok to be vibrant and confident’ – Moving to France after 50

How to plan your long-term finances when moving to France

Best places to retire in France (according to interests and budget)

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