Ashildr
American expat in France
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American
Speaks English
Registration: 25 February 2026
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Retirement Move by grandestatesalesllc
Bonjour! I am considering moving to France for my retirement. What are some areas that have expat communities in and where might I best acclimate as a newcomer?
I agree that step 1 of your journey is to undertake a serious self-evaluation of your personality, tolerances and objectives. France has everything from beaches to farms to mountains, so choices are vast.I would also ask how much time, if any, have ... Read More
Family of 4 moving to Montpellier from the Uk by Valeriepattle
Hi, we're a family if 4 moving to France Montpellier from the UK and looking at different international schools az well as clubs (football and gymnastics) and Communities where other children share the same language
@Valeriepattle have you watched any of the baguetteBound YT videos? They moved a couple of years ago with their...10 yo (?) daughter. They plopped her into a French school in Eymet France, none off them spoke a word of French. They just did a ... Read More
New members of the France forum, introduce yourselves here - 2026 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the France forum? Don't know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on your ...
@franceunlocked16 It sounds like a great resource. What's the name of the book and where is it available? Read More
New members of the France forum, introduce yourselves here - 2026 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the France forum? Don't know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on your ...
@SimCityAT Thank you for the suggestion. Agde is a bit odd in that I haven't really found a "downtown" yet. There's a town square where the locals gather and sit, a couple of markets. I saw someone mention a weekly farmers market, but I don't know ... Read More
New members of the France forum, introduce yourselves here - 2026 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the France forum? Don't know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on your ...
Hello all, I'm Lori & I've just moved to Agde from the foothills just west of Denver, Colorado, USA after retiring.聽 In all honesty, I haven't been to France for some 30 years but I love the strength of this country and its people.聽 At ... Read More