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.
For foreigners in France, a politician's immigration policy can have a direct impact on their life, love, work and visa - here's a look at the policies of the candidates in the 2027 presidential election, from the far-left to the far-right.
France's wealth tax eventually applies to property assets in France and abroad - but there is a grace period for new arrivals. We asked tax lawyer Cassandre Nogues to explain how this applies to people moving to France.
In this month's Moving to France newsletter, we look at moving here as a Canadian, tax responsibilities for Brits, how to find France's 'cool refuges', and some of the main reasons that block a move to France.
Look, we're not saying that everyone has to move to France - but if you want to make the move and haven't, then we're keen to hear about the reasons that are preventing you, and whether they are temporary or permanent.
Following the rumours of a potential new 'exit tax' for Brits leaving the UK which have since been ruled out, we look at the UK taxes and fiscal responsibilities Brits may actually have to deal with when moving to France and living here.
With France experiencing hotter summers and more heatwaves, interest is growing in the coolest areas of the country to either move to or stay in over the summer - and now a group of experts have listed seven 'cool refuges'.
If you're buying, selling or renting a property in France you will need to get an energy rating, and the score given to the property will affect how or even if you can sell or rent it - here's how the system works and the changes ahead.
In this month's Moving to France newsletter we look at how to make French real estate agents return your call, converting a second home into a main residence, new banking laws and France's dirty little junk food secret,
It's quite common for people to buy a property in France as a second home, and then decide to move there full time. But it's important to make sure that your property designation is up to date.
House-hunters in France are often surprised that French real estate agents don't seem to be very responsive to queries - experienced property purchaser Samantha David reveals the tips and tricks for dealing with French agents.
From the biggest worries about moving to France to updates on digital nomad rules and inheritance laws, our regular newsletter has all the useful information for people planning a move to France.
Relocation expert Clinton Perrot-Schwartz knows all about the myriad challenges facing foreigners moving to France, but he says often the biggest shift is a cultural one - learning not to fight the French administration but go with the flow and accept its demands.
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.
