How to Overcome Doubts After Moving Abroad
For many people, a move to France represents the ultimate dream come true, but what does it really mean to do it? Winters in Languedoc are generally mild, but 2018 was the worst on record in decades. During the harshest of weather you may question a move to the sunny...
Men’s Health in France – It’s Movember!
International Men’s Day (IMD) is November 19th each year. Celebrated in over 70 countries, one of the main objectives is focusing on men’s and boys’ health. A spin-off of IMD is called Movember, an annual event involving the growing of moustaches...
The Pros and Cons of the French Healthcare System
The old French proverb “Qui n’a santé n’a rien” is similar to the saying “the greatest wealth is health.” As we know, however, access to high quality healthcare varies greatly from country to country. So, it’s not...
Wall Street joins rally after French vote
Bob Hendry is a financial adviser with DeVere-France, a business that aims to support expats by creating, growing and safeguarding their wealth wherever they may live. Bob lives and works in the southwest of Occitanie and has lived in France for over 10 years....
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 from ‘Down Under’
Are you one of the increasing number of people from Down Under attracted to ‘la vie française’? We’re here to tell you that moving to France from Australia and New Zealand is absolutely possible, but there are a few hurdles you should be...
Expat Life: Ira’s Top 3 Tips for Occitanie
American expat Ira and his wife fell in love with Languedoc. Here he gives his top 3 tips for enjoying the best that this region of France has to offer.
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...