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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

Three people pose for a selfie at a busy outdoor dining venue.

‘I was ready to leave America’: this couple chose Southern France and early retirement over corporate life

How a British-New Zealand couple bought a brocante and tearoom in France

The former village school in Charente is home to three generations of the family

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Why young families are choosing rural France over city life

Young professionals explain why they opt for a more peaceful life

We moved to France from the US and here are the five emotional hurdles we faced

Homesickness, facing French bureaucracy and learning the language are common obstacles

See what €50,000, €250,000 and over €1m buys in Tarn

The rural department is relatively expensive despite its low population

Close-up of a France Schengen visa sticker in a passport.

What it is really like to apply for a French long-stay visa

Writer Matthew Jackson describes experience dealing with French bureaucracy

Smiling person taking a selfie on a sunny sandy beach by the sea

How I moved to France and retrained as a tradesperson

Reader Ceri-Anne Malessa-Thompson, 43, moved to Normandy in 2022

Tax on importing a UK car to France: rules and exemptions

Brexit trade rules can come into play to reduce levies on certain vehicles

How a British entrepreneur built a new life at a French chateau

Newcastle woman manages a chateau alongside her businesses, hosting retreats in France and welcoming over 100 women from across Europe

Cost of living in France: how it compares with the UK and the US

A breakdown of the cost of utilities, property and everyday expenses in France compared to other countries

How do new language tests affect Americans moving to France?

Immigration bill changed requirements for several residency card types

French justice minister calls for three-year halt to legal immigration

‘We have reached the limits of our capacities for integration and assimilation’, Gérald Darmanin says

Young girl reaching up beside a painted cityscape mural on a wall

I moved to France and became a maths teacher and professional photographer

Reader Philipa Daria shares her passion for photography

Judy and Dave Kashoff, whose journey inspired her book Five, Ten, or Never

'I moved to France and wrote my first book'

These Connexion readers have put pen to paper since moving to France

Readers provide praise for French residency cards and visa processes

Steve Graham was 'delighted' with the experience on applying for a temporary long-stay card

Moving to France – what we wish we had known

Readers who have already made the move share their experiences