Hosting scheme in south-west France lets you sample lifestyle before you move Households in nine Dordogne communes volunteer under Mes Nouveaux Voisins scheme
How many Americans live in Paris - and where else are they choosing in France? Over a quarter of all US nationals in France live in the capital city
Americans moving to France are increasingly choosing Nice Expat numbers are soaring alongside a boom in US tourism in the city
magazine Experiences: Why I love living in Paris Karen Bussen tells how she moved from New York to the French capital and found love
Do you have the right personality to move to France? Certain types of people will thrive as expats while others will struggle, say experts
‘Our €8,000 barge in France gives us an off-grid retirement’ A British couple talk through their DIY conversion of an old working boat into a cosy floating home on the Canal du Midi
Americans in France: 1 in 4 people born in US who move across live in Paris In contrast less than 6% of British-born and German-born residents live in the capital
Education in France: Can children be enrolled part way through school year? Older children are assessed on their skills before entering the education system
When will ‘notaire fees’ for property purchases increase in France? All departments are likely to vote in favour of raising fees
Buying property in France: Two key steps Property lawyer Ronald Sokol explains the practical steps, taxes and rules of purchasing a home
Notre-Dame Cathedral reopens - to the great joy of this fervent fan from Canada Emily MacKinnon, 29, moved to France to found a Notre-Dame dedicated tour-guide company. She collects everything she can about the cathedral - and even has six Notre-Dame related tattoos
Confusion as two websites must be used to get a French visa We explain the process in obtaining a visa online
Best places to live in France for over-60s, according to new ranking Survey has ranked the best large, medium and small towns for older people
Trump win spikes interest in moving to France More and more Americans are considering making the move following the results of the recent presidential election
Wife’s struggle to join Brexit-card husband in France She has only just received an acknowledgement slip for her application despite applying towards the beginning of the year
Why France is a great place to bring up children From its foodie culture to subsidised childcare options
Top tips for house hunting in France What is essential to consider when buying in France? We ask the experts
Tips for those wanting to move to France but blocked by doubt How determination, planning and a positive attitude can overcome the barriers to living in France
Seven tips to help you integrate in France From grappling with paperwork to channelling the French joie de vivre, we look at the best ways to fit into life in France
Retiring to Spain or France: what are the main differences? France and Spain are two of the biggest retirement destinations in Europe. We look at how do they compare, from property prices and cost of living to healthcare and language learning
How to find out more about an area in France before you move there Platforms abound on ways to tell if a town or neighbourhood might be suitable for you
How long is the wait for a French Ofii visa interview? Validating your visa means you will be invited to a half-day at the French immigration agency - here is what to expect
I moved to France and became an English translator by accident A letter to a magazine editor in 1997 complaining about its poor translation led to a job offer to do better
Two Americans moved to France 50 years apart - what has changed? We speak to two US natives now living in Paris about their expatriate experience
Which French cities/areas have the best healthcare? Areas with larger populations generally have better care and a wider variety of services
Career change: Africa safari guide to recycled art in France We talk to Josie Easton about how wildlife still influences her ‘trash-to-treasure’ artwork in Limousin
Do you agree? American Dream overrated when compared to France Columnist Nick Inman explores the existence of the French Dream and how it differs to its American counterpart
Peanut butter sales soar in France as Americans ‘crave’ taste of home The number of US citizens moving to France has tripled since the pandemic and sales of peanut butter have followed
Number of Americans moving to France triples Trump election, gun safety and healthcare cited by Americans choosing France over US
What Americans notice when they move to France Four US citizens in France explain what they have discovered about life here (apart from struggles with bureaucracy)
‘I got a French master’s degree based on my professional experience’ A senior manager, originally from Italy, explains how he converted real-life experience into a recognised VAE qualification
Moving to France: six ways to deal with guilt over family back home It is normal to feel guilty about leaving relatives but it does not have to cloud your new French life
How to fight off expat isolation in France Feeling lonely in your new life in France? See our writer's tips on finding friends and feeling better about all
Career change: ‘What I learned at 54 working in a French vineyard’ We talk to Moira Tune about how exhausting vineyard work was the springboard to her new property career
Petition to save Girlguiding in France passes 16,000 signatures A ‘lifeline’ to many British girls moving to France - we look at Girlguiding UK’s reasons for withdrawing overseas support
Can my British mother come live with us in France? British residents with a withdrawal agreement card in France can bring over a parent to live with them in specific situations
Five musts when you fill out your French tax return Partner article: Robert Kent of Kentingtons explains how to avoid paying a 'tax on ignorance'
Career change in France: Amsterdam charity to gîte guru in Dordogne We talk to a successful gîte owner and consultant about why he quit a top fundraising job for a new life in France
Three women on how they forged their own French lives in Dordogne We hear how the women broke the expatriate mould to lead independent lives in their adopted country
Moving to France post-Brexit: researcher wants to hear experiences Study aims to find out how moves went and how newcomers feel about France and UK
Explainer: Common visa options for visiting and moving to France We look at the main visas available and the formalites associated with them
How do you validate a VLS-TS visa when coming to France? We look at what you must do if you intend to stay permanently in France
Are retirees asked to undergo a medical when moving to France? We look at who the French Office for Integration and Immigration requires to take a medical and what happens if problems are found
French property watch: Why buy in Landes and what prices to expect Coastal areas have developed into a holiday and retirement playground but you can still find bargains inland
Explainer: How to bring family to live with you in France post-Brexit Non-EU citizens can move to France with family – we look at the visas and cartes de séjour that will be needed
Former schoolhouse makes quirky French home for US family The family have yet to convert the old classroom but currently live in the adjacent former mayor’s office
Building a house in France solves wrong home, right location conundrum A reader explains how a new-build on her existing plot has let her carry on living in the Dordogne village she loves
Eight tips to get retirement in France off to a flying financial start Partner article: Rob Kay from Blevins Franks guides you through the tax, pensions, savings, investment and estate planning issues to tackle early on
Quirky French property brings history buffs knocking How a 19th-Century steam pump house pulled at the heartstrings of a British couple – and attracts the attention of complete strangers too
Customs, paperwork: How can I get help relocating from UK to France? Since Brexit, there have been significant changes to consider when moving between the two countries
‘We sailed to France on a barge and took our time house hunting’ Moving to France on their own boat took the pressure off finding a perfect home for this UK couple
Career change: from barber to representing France with luxury woodwork Mark Collett, 56, explains how he swapped his converted bus hair salon to work with wood like his father and grandfather
PHOTOS: 'We wanted a small bolthole but bought a ruined French chateau' Australian couple say they have no regrets over their impulse purchase
Newcomers should follow French vaccination schedule for these diseases Are you up to date with these other booster jabs recommended for people living in France?
Odd guests and bad reviews - eight tips to running a B&B in France We spoke to a Danish couple who moved to France for a quiet life but started a five-star ‘chambres d’hôtes’ instead
The Londoners who ‘fell into the trap’ of buying a big French property Initially seduced by property prices in France, the couple have downsized three times
Forever home? We have moved four times in France to suit our lifestyle Christine Frost shares her experience of moving home four times within 5km as her family and passion for gardening grew
Painting chateau shutters helped owners integrate into French village Felling a diseased tree sealed their acceptance by villagers after years of renovation and isolation - the Martinesz-Pugh family share their experience of moving to France
Six common pitfalls financial experts see when people move to France Partner article: Thousands of people move to France every year, so it is best to learn from their mistakes, says Kentingtons financial expert Christopher Davenport
Reader experience: Buying a used car with French hand holding service Peter Buckley knew what he wanted from a second-hand car but needed expert help to find it, check it and buy it. He shares his review of a support service in France
Moving to new home during lockdown in France Reader question: We bought a house in France on April 6 (via power of attorney) and believe we have the right to move for two reasons: 1) Our lease expired in our rented property on April 7 and 2) Our new home is empty and unsecured.
France lockdown: Can I move home from the UK to France? Yes, if you are moving to what will become your main residence. You must have the right paperwork and follow Covid-19 guidelines in both countries
Can I move permanently to France from UK under Covid rules? A combination of Covid-19 and Brexit means that moving to France from the UK right now is complicated
Britons wanting to work in France: Check visa application carefully For Britons not holding (or expecting to hold) a Brexit Withdrawal Agreement residency card, the visa you apply for must be appropriate for your working plans
Counting my blessings helps keep my love affair with France Do you remember what drew you to move here or is it lost in the everyday?
'Covid showed us that city life in France has its drawbacks' In a new six-part series, we speak to people whose property priorities have changed dramatically since moving to France
‘Starting my British kids at a French school was hard but worth it’ Veryan Young tells The Connexion about the challenges and advantages of raising kids bilingually in France
Removals firms facing new rules post-Brexit New rules mean removals to a second home in France will be more complicated than as part of making France your permanent residence
France coronavirus lockdown: Can I still move house? The rules and regulations about moving house in France during the second coronavirus lockdown
Don’t rush into a Brexit exit, says Robert Kent Robert Kent of Kentingtons explains why a Brexit exit should not be rushed, but rather worked out slowly and carefully.
New reason for travel over 100km in France A new reason has been added to the obligatory form for travel over 100km: to allow people to move to a new home.
Costly lessons of living in France Michael Delahaye and his wife Anni have moved to France not once but twice – first from the UK, then from Australia. Now they are back in Australia. He explains why they’ve left again…
Opinion: Shame to 'means test' French dream Moving to France used to involve more hurdles than it does now. Journalist SAMANTHA DAVID hopes it does not become just an option for the well-off.
Cut cost of moving house in France Moving house is expensive – and just one million people out of the three million who move each year use a professional removals company.
