Moving to France: SMIC as proof of economic self-sufficiency
The French SMIC is one of the most important aspects in determining the feasibility of your “Living in France” dream because it determines economic self-sufficiency.
Things I don’t miss about the United States
Recently I wrote about things I miss about living in the U.S., now that I live in France. One reader commented that she would be interested to know what I DON’T miss, and I thought that was a great topic. So today, here is a list of the top ten things I...
What Do You Miss?
One of the most common questions we get about our move to France—aside from “Why did you move to France?” doesn’t relate to our move, but to the U.S. “What do you miss most?” we’re often asked. So, I decided to give that some...
Renting in France with Pets
Finding an apartment to rent long term or for vacations in France can be challenging and you might be wondering, what rules apply to you and your pet?Rental as your main residency: rules regarding pets According to French law, as a tenant (locataire), you are allowed...
Finding a Home in France, Part Two
If you read “Finding a Home in France, Part One”, you may remember that we expected to close on our apartment purchase in April. But France is full of surprises! On March 7, just over three months after our offer, the apartment was ours. The closing was...
Moving to France with your pet
Moving to another country (or even continent) is always a challenge, even as a seasoned expat : paperwork, house hunting, school research if you have kids… And what about your four-legged friend ?It’s easy to feel overwhelmed in front of the endless list...
Working in France: 10 Tips For Finding a Job as a Foreigner
You are thinking about working in France? Finding a job in France can be a challenge which is why our team of renesting experts has put together these 10 tips for you: 1. Learn French Learning the French language is essential to finding a job in France, as most...
A Shifting Sense of Home
Recently my husband and I took the longest trip of our lives—a 15-day transatlantic cruise, followed by almost three weeks in the United States. It was the trip of a lifetime, and we loved every minute of it. As we spent time with people on the ship, American...
Eating France
It would be a slight exaggeration to say I moved to France for the food; however, food indeed played a part in the decision my husband and I made to spend our retirement years in France.Now that we’ve lived here almost six months, our choice has been well...
Interview with the founder of Daniel Lambert Wines
‘Les vendanges’ (grape harvest) time is here, and the theme for this month’s blog articles is wine! In this blog article we speak to Daniel Lambert from Daniel Lambert Wines. A small company with big ideas, Daniel Lambert Wines is one of the...Online Survey
