franceunlocked16
English expat in France
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Registration: 05 March 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?
@grandestatesalesllc I should imagine that wherever you decide upon, there will be a welcoming community. I don't want to go off-topic, but would like to point youin the direction of***which will give you detailed information about how to buy your ... Read More
1.5 Years out from Moving - Looking for Planning Help by realfitpug4life
Bonjour a tous! I am retiring in 2027 and plan to move to France. I plan to get a long stay visa and live there as an expat for the foreseeable future. If I live long enough, I might become a French citizen. I have started the research on making ...
@realfitpug4life Hi, You're doing the right thing by getting your ducks all in a row before you move.... Banking? I would suggest that WISE is a good start so that you have the ability to exchange currency immediately, and then when settled in an ... Read More
Family moving to Bayonne in need of advice on schools etc by byraskaplig9r
We are moving to Bayonne with kids 16,13 and 10 in August and are currently looking for schools. Has anybody got advice? The children do not speak fluently French and would be in need of extra support. We start looking for schools so we can decide ...
@byraskaplig9r Hi there, Even if the kids are not 'fluent', whatever stage of their language journey would most likely benefit from being immersed in the local schools. It's unlikely that the Lycee for your eldest would be within walking distance of ... 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 ...
Hi, I'm Craig,My wife and I are celebrating our 20th anniversary of having moved to France (with our 5yr old son who is now a Sergeant in the local fire brigade).Our start in France many years ago was fraught with misfortune after misfortune (to the ... 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 Hi Valerie, I love Montpelier (and Sete which is just a few kms south) we used to live near(ish) to Beziers..... Have you already bought your property? What ages are the children (If you're planning on staying, I would strongly ... Read More