The expat’s starter guide to living in France

Paris France

France is a beautiful country to live in, renowned for its stylish cities, charming countryside, picturesque vineyards, and mouth-watering food. It’s a place of rich history, art, architecture, and culture and has much to offer expats who choose to live there. In fact, 78% of expats living in France are generally satisfied with their life … Read more

Living in France as a foreigner: How to obtain a visa, residency, and French citizenship

Paris France flag

If you are planning to move to France as a foreigner, it is very important that you follow the procedures to ensure that you have all the correct paperwork to live there legally. As a non-EU citizen, you may be wondering if it is possible to obtain permanent residence in France. The really good news … Read more

Follow the stars: American celebrities who own or rent real estate in France

Paris apartment

France – and especially the South of France – has been welcoming the rich, famous and royalty for more than 100 years. There is just so much to enjoy about the country including the wide open rural spaces, the ambience, amazing food, fantastic wines great culture and of course, its people. The rich and famous … Read more

What is a chambre d’hôte? A fun way to explore France or make money as an expat

house in France

A popular way to explore France is by staying in a series of chambre d’hôtes.  Chambre d’hote is the French equivalent of a guest house or bed and breakfast. There are all types of different styles of this accommodation to be found in French cities, towns, and in remote parts of the countryside. The number … Read more

What is a gîte and why you would want to try it when visiting France?

Gite rural cottage in France

For the past seven decades a favorite type of vacation in France has been the gîte vacation. These have proven to be extremely popular because they give visitors the opportunity to immerse themselves in local life. What is a gîte in France? Gites are usually character homes you can rent out in or near rural … Read more

Best 13 beach and coastal towns in France

The French coastline has more than 2,000 miles of sandy beaches, dramatic cliffs and rolling waves that are great for surfing. In many other places, the sea is calm, clear and azure in color. There are beaches that are large and sandy and others are small and secluded. There are numerous rocky bays too. One … Read more

Top 5 best regions to live in France as an expat

Best places to live in France for english speakers

France often makes the shortlist of the most attractive locations to retire abroad. With its stunning scenery across the country, world-renowned cuisine and wine varieties from its North to the South, from its East to West, culture-rich cities, friendly residents, and all-in-all a high quality of life, it’s no wonder that France is such a … Read more