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.
Reblogged with permission from Sandy and Phil Shroyer at https://www.roaminretirement.com/NOUS SOMMES ARRIVÉS Arriving in Montpellier We had a wonderful last few days in Texas, selling our car, moving out of our last Airbnb, getting all the final tasks done,...
As we all know, the UK has completely left the European Union…so what are the implications for the British who have a second home in France, or wish to continue enjoying time in France?As a ‘third country’ visitor post-Brexit, you can now only spend...
Moving overseas, where nothing around you is familiar, can be overwhelming and lead to culture shock. Fortunately, technology can help you overcome many of the difficulties you may face during the ‘renesting’ process.I know some of you find technology...
A year and a decade in the rear view…When you look ahead to the New Year, and in this case a new decade*, it’s tempting to leave the past behind. Especially with a year like 2019, which seemed quite challenging for many people (holding my hand up!). But...
We always like to reflect on the past year as we move into a new one. Here’s a quick word on the year that just ended.2018 in review 2018 may have been full of ups and downs for you, as it was for Renestance, but I’m sure you have plenty to be grateful for...
It takes courage to move to a foreign country. When you are single and retired, it takes even more. Would you even consider it, if that country is almost 6000 miles away and you haven’t spoken the local language for 30 years?The dream of a new life in France is...
We had been talking about doing it for ages, and on Friday 23 March we finally held our first Renesting in France seminar. Our goal was to pack into one day as much essential information about living in France as possible. Our esteemed partners and we succeeded, and...