For people making the move to France or just thinking about it, we've got lots of practical advice on property, paperwork and settling in. You can also check out our moving to France checklist where we include important information to help your move to France go smoothly.
It's the practical question that people moving to France need to ask themselves - from accommodation to transport, via grocery shopping and childcare, we take a look at the cost of living in France in 2026.
Learning a new language is difficult and reaching out to a support line can feel intimidating - but a surprising number of services and companies in France do offer a helpline in English.
Foreigners living in France will, sooner or later, have to swap their driving licence for a French one - here's how to do that, how to use the website and who is eligible.
If you have long-term plans for a move to France, then learning French should definitely be on your to-do list - but when's the best time to start learning? We asked French language coach Llyane Stanfield for her tips.
If you're a non-EU citizen moving to France, one of your first tasks is figuring out your visa. You may have heard that France's 'visitor' visa is among the easiest to get, but there are some important things to know before applying.
With its sunny weather, car-free lifestyle and good travel links, the elegant southern French city of Montpellier is attracting more and more Americans. We spoke to some long-term residents about what attracted them.
Property prices in French cities can be astronomical (looking at you, Paris), so prices in the countryside can seem very tempting. Samantha David spells out the many essential questions you need to ask before taking the plunge.
In this month's moving to France newsletter, we look at the realities of life in rural France and getting the correct visa, via internet access and why so many Americans moved to France in 2025.
Whether you're moving for love (of a person or of croissants), for work or for political reasons - here's our checklist of how to move to France as an American.
In this month's Moving to France newsletter we take a look at the property traps that foreigners often fall into, renting rules, how to make your second home into a main residence and planning a (legal) house-warming party.
Southern European countries often seek out foreigners to help revitalise emptying rural areas. Although France has 'rural revitalisation' initiatives including tax breaks and €1 homes, most of them are geared towards French people.
Becoming an official resident of France brings with it various rights and perks - but with rights comes responsibilities. Here's what you're letting yourself in for.
In this month's moving to France newsletter we look at the French property market and the three most crucial words in real estate listings, plus the apps that will help you find somewhere to rent and then make friends in your new home.
It can be difficult to find a house or apartment to rent in France - especially if you're searching in the big cities like Paris. So here's a list of the apps that make things a little easier.
From cheese to medication, pets to DIY items, there are some limits on what you can bring with you when travelling into France - and the reason for your travel matters too.
In this month's Moving to France newsletter we look at changes for retirees, the French schooling system and a warning about the people who claim they can find you a loophole in French immigration admin.
From the practical - stationery, uniforms, packed lunches - to the emotional - parental involvement and help for struggling kids - and the crucial issue of aid for non-French speakers, here's what to expect if your child is starting school in France for the first time.
