If you dream of owning a house in France but have limited money to spend, you might be tempted to tackle a renovation project. Think you’re up for the challenge? Before you jump into ‘fixer-upper’ territory, read on for some essential food for...
Would you like to run your own business in France? Do you want to continue working in your home country remotely? Did you move here to escape the 9-to-5 but still want your own social security number? Do you have a job but have an idea for an exciting side project in...
On Sunday, April 10th, France entered its first round of elections to determine the president for the next five years. This article provides an overview of the process and the relevance of presidential elections in France.How do presidential elections work? Each...
Yep – Springtime in France brings warm, sunny weather, green gardens – and taxes! We take this occasion every year to remind our community that if: 1) you are a French resident, or 2) you receive French income (eg, rental), you must file a French income...
The annual Renesting in France Seminar will be taking place online 8-9 November!From anywhere in the world, join us for a series of informative and interactive Webinars via Zoom. This popular event is a unique opportunity for English-speakers to consult with experts...
One of the ways we help people relocate to France is to help them create and feather a ‘new nest’. If you are trying to settle into a new way of life, we want you to feel at home as quickly as possible. Introducing some touches of your home culture to the...
French café culture and of course ‘la gastronomie’ is part of the national identity here. In fact, in 2010, the ‘gastronomic meal of the French’ was inscribed by UNESCO on its Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of...
Wherever you are looking to renest, buying a home is one of the biggest financial investments you will ever make.Research suggests that a quarter of all homebuyers who fail to have a survey are forced to make unplanned building works to their property after purchase....
You probably already know France is a unique place. Whether for its culture, its variety of wines and cheeses, its convivial lifestyle and its beautiful locations, take your pick. But France is also quite unique for other things, such as its level of social welfare. A...
Since the pandemic began, the rules on entry into France are the strictest they have been, and at present virtually no travel is allowed into France from outside the EU.The very short list of ‘vital reasons’ to travel includes vital work and the death of a...
