New Life in France: Moving to and Living in France

Ready to start your exciting new adventure in France? Our expert guides and real-life insights help you navigate every step of your journey, from choosing the perfect property to settling into French culture with confidence. New Life In France is here to help.

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Handing in Your Notice Before Moving

Time your resignation carefully when moving abroad, tell your boss too early and you risk your job security before you actually leave.

Easy French Sentences to Help in Your First Week

Get through your first week in France with these simple sentences you actually need to say.

Buying a New House in France

Here's what you need to know about buying a new house in France, from guarantees to choosing the right location.

Expat Favourite Businesses in France

British expats in France often turn to self-employment because getting hired locally is tough, but starting your own business there comes with unexpected tax and registration challenges.

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Big Differences Between UK and French Supermarkets

UK supermarkets offer vastly better online delivery and frequent special offers than French ones, which expats quickly learn to miss.

Is the French Bureaucracy Cliché True?

Yes, French bureaucracy really is as complicated as it sounds, here's what you actually need to know.

Simple Tips for Learning the Language

You already know more French than you think, here's how to build on what you have before moving abroad.

We Ran Out of Money Renovating Our Home: Case Study

A couple's dream renovation in the Dordogne turned into a financial nightmare when costs spiralled beyond their budget.

We Were Desperate Not to Be Typical Expats: Case Study

Paul and Jenny moved to France determined to live like locals rather than join the expat bubble of other English speakers in their town.

What's True About French Stereotypes?

We test common stereotypes about French people to see which ones actually hold up in real life.

Running a Restaurant in France

Running a restaurant in France looks promising but demands careful planning, good connections and realistic expectations about the challenges ahead.

The Role of the Mairie in France

Your local mairie handles vital paperwork and decisions in France, especially in rural areas, so it helps to know what they do.

I Started a Business in France: Case Study

A woman left her UK coffee shop business to start fresh in France, but discovered French bureaucracy was harder than she bargained for.

Commuting to the UK from France

How to make commuting between France and the UK work for your business and taxes.

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