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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

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

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

Top tips for house hunting in France

What is essential to consider when buying in France? We ask the experts

Tips for those wanting to move to France but blocked by doubt

How determination, planning and a positive attitude can overcome the barriers to living in France

Seven tips to help you integrate in France

From grappling with paperwork to channelling the French joie de vivre, we look at the best ways to fit into life in France

‘Our glittering straw home lets us retire in France on small pensions’

Cardamom in the plaster and a ‘glitterball’ wall - the couple who built a low-bills house from straw bales fill it with quirky ideas

Retiring to Spain or France: what are the main differences?

France and Spain are two of the biggest retirement destinations in Europe. We look at how do they compare, from property prices and cost of living to healthcare and language learning

How do I bring my pet into France from the US?

There are strict rules which must be followed

How to find out more about an area in France before you move there

Platforms abound on ways to tell if a town or neighbourhood might be suitable for you

How long is the wait for a French Ofii visa interview?

Validating your visa means you will be invited to a half-day at the French immigration agency - here is what to expect

I moved to France and became an English translator by accident

A letter to a magazine editor in 1997 complaining about its poor translation led to a job offer to do better

Two Americans moved to France 50 years apart - what has changed?

We speak to two US natives now living in Paris about their expatriate experience

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

'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%

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France reported to be asking for new border system delay

Protests in Brittany over high number of second homes and Airbnbs

French TGVs: 15 minutes to sit down or seat reallocated

How long must I keep important documents in France?

What are the risks of not carrying your licence when driving in France?

‘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)

Why France is a great place to bring up children

Top tips for house hunting in France

Tips for those wanting to move to France but blocked by doubt

Seven tips to help you integrate in France

‘Our glittering straw home lets us retire in France on small pensions’

Retiring to Spain or France: what are the main differences?

How do I bring my pet into France from the US?

How to find out more about an area in France before you move there

How long is the wait for a French Ofii visa interview?

I moved to France and became an English translator by accident

Two Americans moved to France 50 years apart - what has changed?