Usually at this time of year, we begin talking about income tax filings. But the French tax authority (le Fisc) has decided to spice things up and throw a new declaration into the mix. It concerns all property owners in France and must be filed by June 30, 2023 to...
When my husband Phil and I moved to Montpellier on January 22, 2022, the day after I retired from my U.S. healthcare career, we had a rough plan: wait a month or two before buying a car, make learning French our top priority, and rent a furnished apartment for the...
So you’ve decided to take the leap and look for a nest in France? You’re about to embark on one heck of an adventure! We’ve put together this special insider guide to help you decipher the many ads you’ll see during your search. Whether...
In this article we take a quick look at events in the calendar for autumn, and some important reminders for property tax. Events & Holidays After la rentrée there are several events in our run up to the New Year! October 20th: Taxe foncière due 24th:...
When you are looking to renest in France, chances are you will be a renter at some point. Even if you intend to purchase a home in France, unless you are already familiar with a location, we recommend renting before buying. Renestance has helped many people find their...
You’ve probably heard the saying “Hindsight is always 20/20”, attributed to actor Billy Wilder. When doing anything new, particularly moving to another country, there will always be a few slip-ups and things you will wish you had known before.In this...
Renestance is delighted to be one of the experts giving information at this years Retire Overseas Conference – taking place online 22-25 September.The event is designed to help you discover the world’s best towns, cities, and regions to live (warts and...
For years you have been asking us to broadcast our popular Renesting in France Seminar from the manor in Montpellier, France so those of you unable to travel could still attend the highly informative sessions. Well, the COVID-19 pandemic and resulting travel...
On 9 May, Dennelle was featured in a TF1 documentary on French TV following the journey of 3 different families as they relocate to France.Back in September 2018, Jenny from New York contacted me with questions about possibly moving her small family to the South of...
The Aude (département 11) is named after the Aude river. It borders the white sands of the Mediterranean stretching up to the drylands of the Corbières and the forests of the Black Mountains. Each natural region of the Aude has its own particular...
