Tips not in the guides for American expats in France
Ira and his wife have traveled the lower 48, Mexico and the Caribbean, but when they visited Europe they fell in love with the South of France. So they bought a holiday house and visited once or twice a year. In the spring of 2013 they found a little house suitable...
Moving to France with Pets.
So you’ve decided to move to France, but it’s not just your human family who’s coming, it’s your furry, scaly or feathered (or hooved, pawed or clawed) family too! You’ll need the answers to plenty of pet questions!Let’s give you a...
Taken the plunge… what happens then? Finding work in France
After visiting the Languedoc region, many people are tempted to take the plunge and move to France, and many of those will need to get a job. So how do people find work here? What kind of work is available and how easy is it to make a living?
Considering moving to France? Read this first!
Are you considering moving to France? Are you grappling with the decision? Before you sell the house, the car, and put everything you own on a container, take a look at our list of key factors to think about before deciding to take the plunge! 1. How long will you...
Opening a Bank Account in France
An article in this week’s The Local, an English language newspaper in France, refers to the challenges for newcomers navigating French bureaucracy. It’s true that the paperwork can be daunting, even for the French! Fortunately, Renestance is here to help....
Should you be paying taxes in France?
Did you know that you may be required to complete an annual tax declaration if you are legally resident in France? Many of us expats do not, so in this blog article we will explain the ins and outs of paying taxes in France. We consider the criteria for becoming a tax...
French Health Insurance for Everyone!
NEW (SEPTEMBRE 2017)! Check our new ebooks on the French Health sytem and how to apply for a Carte Vitale. CLICK HERE We start this New Year with some great news! In a nutshell, from 1st January 2016, ANYONE who has moved to France and been living in the country...
Dreaming of owning a little slice of France?
This week’s entry comes from Renestance’s Administration Specialist, Nicole Hammond. Nicole worked as a real estate agent for seven years when she first arrived in France, with local real estate agents (‘immobiliers’) and also national...Online Survey
