How Do I Move To...France is the first in a series of books that help digital nomads and future expats determine what they need to do to move to France. This is a complementary guide to the How Do I Move to... podcast and YouTube channel.Contents:1.A Brief History2.Demographicsa.The Frenchb.General Languagec.Religiond.Age Distributione.Type of Government and Populationf.Income and Working in Franceg.Holidaysh.French Cuisine3.What is the Weather Like?4.What Languages Are Spoken?5.25 Key French Words & Phrases6.Is it Easy to Obtain Residency?7.Is France A Good Place for Digital Nomads?8.Are There A Lot of Expatriates in France?9.What is the French School System Like?10.How Much Does it Cost to Fly to France? (average)a.New Yorkb.Chicagoc.Los Angeles11.How is Public Transportation in France?12.Can I Bring My Pet to France?13.Bankinga.Do I Have to Pay Taxes in France?14.What is the Healthcare System Like in France?15.How Does France Treat Senior Citizens and the Disabled?16.Is France Safe?17.Is France Safe for LGBTQ Individuals?18.How Much Does it Cost to Live in France?a.Rentb.Purchase 19.Entertainment
Considering a move to France but don't know where to start? Do you want to buy property, house or apartment in France? Are you a senior with the ambition to retire in France? Maybe a student who long for studying abroad? No matter who you are, the same rules apply to everyone! Here in this new 340 pages long book, Maria Espinoza outlines the steps that will make the big move that much less painful. Thousands of foreigners make the move to France every year, attracted by the country's natural beauty, the weather and the promise of a less stressful life. But moving to another country is never easy, and France is no different. Finding a place to live, getting your paperwork in order, and making sure you have access to health care can all be serious challenges. However, with a good dose of planning and research - and plenty of patience - the whole process can be made just a little smoother. Do you want to know what to get from buying this book? The chapters contain information about: MOVING TO FRANCE IN GENERAL THINGS TO CONSIDER BEFORE MOVING ABROAD ABOUT LIVING IN FRANCE EU / EEA / SWISS CITIZENS PLACES TO VISIT BEFORE MAKING A DECISION PLANNING YOUR ESCAPE TO FRANCE VISAS & PERMITS FINANCIAL PLANNING OPENING A FRENCH BANK ACCOUNT HOUSE, APARTMENT & PROPERTY WHERE TO LIVE IN FRANCE BUYING PROPERTY IN FRANCE RENTING PROPERTY & YOUR RIGHTS AS A TENANT RENOVATIONS, DECORATING, SAFETY & HOLIDAY LETTING INSURANCE UTILITY SERVICES IN FRANCE CONNECTING INTERNET, TELEPHONE & TV BEFORE MOVING OUT OF YOUR APARTMENT IN FRANCE HEALTH & INSURANCE APPLYING FOR FRENCH HEALTH INSURANCE HOW TO FIND A DOCTOR IN FRANCE THE FRENCH HEALTHCARE SYSTEM PREGNANCY & MATERNITY PROS & CONS WITH THE HEALTHCARE SYSTEM MAJOR HOSPITALS FRENCH MEDICAL TERMS TRANSPORTATION TAXI, BUS, TRAINS & SUBWAYS DRIVING & PARKING IN FRANCE FOREIGN DRIVER'S LICENSE IN FRANCE WORK IN FRANCE FRENCH WORK VISAS & PERMITS VISA FOR STUDENTS & OTHERS FINDING WORK & JOB MARKET SCHOOLS, EDUCATION & UNIVERSITIES STATE, PRIVATE AND INTERNATIONAL SCHOOLS FRENCH UNIVERSITIES EXCHANGE PROGRAMMES, GRANTS & SCHOLARSHIPS LEARNING FRENCH SKILLS REQUIRED & COST OF STUDYING BUSINESS SETTING UP A BUSINESS IN FRANCE BECOMING FREELANCE OR SELF-EMPLOYED WORKER BUSINESS CULTURE TAXES FILE A TAX RETURN HOLIDAYS FESTIVALS THE FRENCH CALENDER EMERGENCY & SUPPORT SOCIAL, DATING & CULTURE DATING A FRENCH WHAT TO DO OR NOT TO DO FRENCH ETIQUETTE & MANNERS Get your copy of, How To Move & Live in France, today!
Moving to France: A Comprehensive Guide to Relocating and Settling in the Land of Elegance and Culture is the ultimate handbook for anyone dreaming of starting a new chapter of life in the enchanting and culturally rich country of France. This comprehensive guidebook is thoughtfully curated to equip readers with everything they need to know about planning and executing a successful move to France. From understanding visa and residence permit requirements to navigating administrative procedures and bureaucratic processes, this book is the go-to resource for a smooth and stress-free relocation. Explore the diverse regions and cities of France, each with its unique charm and allure. Delve into the vibrant history and artistry that have shaped France into a land of elegance and culture. Discover the best neighborhoods to live in, uncovering hidden gems and picturesque communities that will soon feel like home. As readers venture into their new life in France, they'll find invaluable advice on setting a budget, understanding the cost of living, and planning for financial obligations. From finding the perfect accommodation, whether renting an apartment in the heart of Paris or settling in a quaint countryside cottage, to buying a property, this guide covers it all. Adapting to a new language and culture can be a challenge, but fear not! With practical tips on learning French, embracing local customs, and navigating daily life, readers will feel confident and prepared to immerse themselves in the French way of living. Moving to France also celebrates the country's world-renowned healthcare system and social security benefits, ensuring expatriates can access the support they need to lead a healthy and secure life in their new home. As readers settle into their new surroundings, the book continues to guide them through finding employment opportunities, starting a business, and understanding the French work culture. Networking and professional development are emphasized, paving the way for a successful and fulfilling career in France. Embrace the social life and make friends with locals and fellow expatriates as readers explore the rich tapestry of French culture through music, festivals, and entertainment. Engage in outdoor pursuits, from hiking the picturesque countryside to savoring the delights of French cuisine in world-class restaurants and local markets. Filled with useful resources, contacts, and helpful tips, the appendix is a treasure trove of practical information to assist readers in every step of their expatriate journey. Moving to France: A Comprehensive Guide to Relocating and Settling in the Land of Elegance and Culture is the ultimate companion for anyone embarking on this remarkable adventure. With this comprehensive guidebook in hand, readers will feel empowered to embrace the elegance and culture of France, creating cherished memories and a fulfilling life in this captivating country. Whether seeking a new beginning, career opportunities, or an enriching cultural experience, this guide is your passport to an extraordinary life in the land of elegance and culture.
Make Slow Living Part of Your Everyday! “Slow Living is a work of art…I observed a sense of calm within myself as I read its pages and appreciated the beautiful pictures.” —Andrea Henkels, author of Herman Heals His Heart Living peacefully is within reach if you slow down your life. With Slow Living, you too can embrace simple living and mindfulness for peace-induced days! Looking for peace and happiness? Book a personal reading hour with Slow Living, your guide on how to slow down your life and live peacefully. Helena Woods, author and creator of popular YouTube channel Simple Joys, reveals the wisdom she has learned by moving abroad from the US and living a slower life in France. With beautiful prose and original photography, she provides inspiration and guidance to create a simple living environment wherever you are. Slow Living is for anyone looking to simplify life. Personal growth books for women tend to leave out men and children, but this book was intentionally crafted with everyone in mind! If you're looking for how to improve yourself and how to get into simple living, then this is the guide for you! For many, a slow European lifestyle seems out of reach, but with the direction in this book, readers are able to craft this lifestyle for themselves anywhere, anytime. Inside, you’ll find: Ways to value quiet moments, which bring simple joys to your life How slow living takes root when less becomes more in your home A guide on how to simplify your everyday life for mental clarity How to create routines that enrich your mind and feed your soul If you like books for homebodies or if you enjoyed Slow, Essentialism, or Simple Pleasures, you’ll love Slow Living.
The most comprehensive guide to retiring and moving to France. This book will guide you through the entire process, and help you through the "Catch-22" problems with detailed checklists and exhaustive information: from preparing your home, selling it, getting your long-stay visa and residency permit, shipping options, getting a car in France, finding an agent, buying your new home, going to closing, furnishing it, and settling in France in comfort and ease. REVIEWS: "An impressive book, the 'bible' for moving to France; authoritative, detailed, clear and well laid-out. Michael Burk's Retire in France is a gold mine of invaluable information. Absolutely superb." - Nick Snelling, author of How to Buy Spanish Property and Move to Spain ... Safely "This book is a must-have if you want to retire in France, but I would recommend it also to those who want to live there, even for a short period of time. There is thorough research behind it. This guide gives you a great perspective over the linguistic, and administrative subtleties you wouldn't know otherwise if you come from an English-speaking world. From French 'false friends' terms and other confusing notions, this book provides assistance for the most challenging parts of your life in France: buying a property, settling into it, and enjoying your new French life. Highly recommended!" - Nadia Plamadeala, author of Understanding Italy: A practical and funny guide for expats. "The beauty of Retire in France by the numbers is that it is both well researched and reassuring as it untangles French bureaucracy. It takes you by the hand and leads you through the process of settling in France, one step at a time." - Margaret Oertig, The Expert Guide to Your Life in Switzerland.
The essential book on how to make a life in France. More than 90,000 Americans live abroad in France, making it home to one of the largest expatriate communities in the world. This is a savvy and insightful book full of hard-earned advice on how to make the most of your overseas experience in France. Following in the footsteps of the successful Living, Studying, and Working in Italy, this international guide will help Americans grow into French culture and help them feel at home in a country famous for its cultural and social particularities. Saskia Reilly and Lorin Kalisky, two Americans who have spent extensive time in France, provide detailed information ranging from health care procedures in France to how to put together a résumé (known as a CV in France). With material on networking, jobs, choosing the right study program, and navigating the French Internet, Living, Studying, and Working in France is the essential guide for anyone who wants to live, study, or work in France.
Do you or someone you know consider Moving to France but don't know where to start? Do you want to buy property, house or apartment in France? Are you a senior with the ambition to retire in France? Or maybe a student who want to study abroad? No matter who you are, the same rules apply to everyone! Here in this new book, Maria Espinoza outlines the steps that will make the big move that much less painful. Thousands of foreigners make the move to France every year, attracted by the country's natural beauty, the weather and the promise of a less stressful life. But moving to another country is never easy, and France is no different. Finding a place to live, getting your paperwork in order, and making sure you have access to health care can all be serious challenges. However, with a good dose of planning and research - and plenty of patience - the whole process can be made just a little smoother. Get your copy of, Moving to France, today!
Considering a move to France but don't know where to start? Do you want to buy property, house or apartment in France? Are you a senior with the ambition to retire in France? Maybe a student who long for studying abroad? No matter who you are, the same rules apply to everyone! Here in this new book, Maria Espinoza outlines the steps that will make the big move that much less painful. Thousands of foreigners make the move to France every year, attracted by the country's natural beauty, the weather and the promise of a less stressful life. But moving to another country is never easy, and France is no different. Finding a place to live, getting your paperwork in order, and making sure you have access to health care can all be serious challenges. However, with a good dose of planning and research - and plenty of patience - the whole process can be made just a little smoother. Get your copy of, Moving to France, today! Do you want to know what you get when you buy this book? The chapters in this book covers: MOVING TO FRANCE THINGS TO CONSIDER BEFORE MOVING ABROAD ABOUT LIVING IN FRANCE EU / EEA / SWISS CITIZENS PLACES TO VISIT BEFORE MAKING A DECISION PLANNING YOUR ESCAPE TO FRANCE VISAS & PERMITS FINANCIAL PLANNING OPENING A FRENCH BANK ACCOUNT HOUSE, APARTMENT & PROPERTY WHERE TO LIVE IN FRANCE BUYING PROPERTY IN FRANCE RENTING PROPERTY & YOUR RIGHTS AS A TENANT RENOVATIONS, DECORATING, SAFETY & HOLIDAY LETTING INSURANCE UTILITY SERVICES IN FRANCE CONNECTING INTERNET, TELEPHONE & TV BEFORE MOVING OUT OF YOUR APARTMENT IN FRANCE HEALTH & INSURANCE APPLYING FOR FRENCH HEALTH INSURANCE HOW TO FIND A DOCTOR IN FRANCE THE FRENCH HEALTHCARE SYSTEM PREGNANCY & MATERNITY PROS & CONS WITH THE HEALTHCARE SYSTEM MAJOR HOSPITALS TRANSPORTATION TAXI, BUS, TRAINS & SUBWAYS DRIVING & PARKING IN FRANCE FOREIGN DRIVER'S LICENSE IN FRANCE TAXES FILE A TAX RETURN EMERGENCY & SUPPORT
Do you or someone you know consider Moving to France but don't know where to start? Do you want to rent/buy property, house or apartment in France? Are you a senior with the ambition to retire in France? Or maybe a student who want to study abroad? No matter who you are, the same rules apply to everyone! Here in this new book, Maria Espinoza outlines the steps that will make the big move that much less painful. Thousands of foreigners make the move to France every year, attracted by the country's natural beauty, the weather and the promise of a less stressful life. But moving to another country is never easy, and France is no different. Finding a place to live, getting your paperwork in order, and making sure you have access to health care can all be serious challenges. However, with a good dose of planning and research - and plenty of patience - the whole process can be made just a little smoother. Get your copy of, Moving to France, today!
Paris. The name alone conjures images of chestnut-lined boulevards, sidewalk cafés, breathtaking façades around every corner--in short, an exquisite romanticism that has captured the American imagination for as long as there have been Americans. In 1995, Adam Gopnik, his wife, and their infant son left the familiar comforts and hassles of New York City for the urbane glamour of the City of Light. Gopnik is a longtime New Yorker writer, and the magazine has sent its writers to Paris for decades--but his was above all a personal pilgrimage to the place that had for so long been the undisputed capital of everything cultural and beautiful. It was also the opportunity to raise a child who would know what it was to romp in the Luxembourg Gardens, to enjoy a croque monsieur in a Left Bank café--a child (and perhaps a father, too) who would have a grasp of that Parisian sense of style we Americans find so elusive. So, in the grand tradition of the American abroad, Gopnik walked the paths of the Tuileries, enjoyed philosophical discussions at his local bistro, wrote as violet twilight fell on the arrondissements. Of course, as readers of Gopnik's beloved and award-winning "Paris Journals" in The New Yorker know, there was also the matter of raising a child and carrying on with day-to-day, not-so-fabled life. Evenings with French intellectuals preceded middle-of-the-night baby feedings; afternoons were filled with trips to the Musée d'Orsay and pinball games; weekday leftovers were eaten while three-star chefs debated a "culinary crisis." As Gopnik describes in this funny and tender book, the dual processes of navigating a foreign city and becoming a parent are not completely dissimilar journeys--both hold new routines, new languages, a new set of rules by which everyday life is lived. With singular wit and insight, Gopnik weaves the magical with the mundane in a wholly delightful, often hilarious look at what it was to be an American family man in Paris at the end of the twentieth century. "We went to Paris for a sentimental reeducation-I did anyway-even though the sentiments we were instructed in were not the ones we were expecting to learn, which I believe is why they call it an education."
