France

A complete guide to moving to and settling down in France: the pros and cons, residency and healthcare, property and bank accounts, and much more.

Find the very best places to live in France, freshly updated. We explore every aspect from lifestyle to weather and cost of living.

Accessing healthcare in France for expats: your options, which health insurance scheme to choose, top-up insurance, dental and optical care, etc.

All you need to know about living in Paris before you move there - cost of living, best areas, how to integrate and what to expect.

Paris is one of the world's most beautiful cities. However, finding the perfect neighborhood to call home can be daunting. Our guide is here to help.

The rental procedures and rules of renting in France you must know before signing a French rental contract.

All about living in Lyon as an expat to help you decide whether this city can become your perfect home abroad.

Everything you need to understand how buying a property is done in France to ensure a safe house purchase.

Discover one of the best areas to live in Burgundy, France for expats, Saône-et-Loire, and learn more about what it's really like living here.

An insider guide to Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes offering firsthand knowledge of life in this region of France.

Choosing where to live in Brittany? We might have found just the place for you. Read our guide to discover what life in Vannes is like.

Discover what living in Normandy is like and why this affordable and beautiful region is so popular with expats.

Is Brittany the right place for you? Read our guide to discover what life in Brittany is like for expats and whether it ticks all the boxes for you.

Resident and non-resident bank accounts in France for expats: charges, options and alternatives.

Discover what it's like living in Provence, France as an expat and where the best areas are before you make the commitment to move there.

The guide covers the pros and cons of living in Toulouse, the best neighbourhoods, the cost of living, and how best to enjoy your new life in France.

Living in Burgundy as an expat: the cost of living, the best locations, making friends, and other tips and ideas to help you move and settle down in Burgundy.

An expats' guide to living in Montpellier, France: the cost of living, pros and cons, good neighbourhoods, safety considerations, and more.

Expat guide to living in the Dordogne: the cost of living, best areas, local communities, and why the Dordogne is a perfect destination for so many expats.

Expat life in Nice - all you need to know about one of the most desirable places in France: cost of living, pros and cons, the best locations to live.

Everything you need to know about living in the French Riviera. The best retirement destinations, cost of living, and more about the local expat community.

All the important topics about living in Bordeaux in retirement - the cost of living, the best areas, property, healthcare, etc.

France is the most visited nation in the world and one of the most popular countries with would-be British retirees as well.  The reasons for France’s appeal lie in the beauty of the country, the history, climate, and culture, and therefore, there are a million reasons to consider living there. …

Immigrating to France as a skilled person: the steps and opportunities.