Expat Guide to Living in Montpellier

Whether you're already living in Montpellier or preparing to move to Montpellier, our Expat Guide to Living in France offers articles and reports submitted by expats about expat life in Montpellier. For answers to specific questions, visit our France Forum to talk with expats in Montpellier.

Culture Shock in Montpellier, France

This Expat Culture-Shock Report provides a brief glimpse of what it was like for a Brit to hop the Channel and move to Montpellier, France.

More Culture Shock Reports for Montpellier

Culture shock is part of the settling in process. Knowing the different phases of culture shock and how other expats in Montpellier handle it can be very comforting. Below are some of the responses from expats in Montpellier:

Culture Shock in Montpellier, France

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Living Overseas Report

What are people's priorities in Montpellier - work? family? socializing? What are the best ways to meet other expats? Are people accepting of racial, cultural and religious differences? Help other expats and people moving to Montpellier by filling out our Living Overseas Report.

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More Moving to Montpellier Reports

What should you take with you when you move to Montpellier? What should you leave behind? What type of housing and neighborhoods are typical for expats in Montpellier? Below are some of the responses from expats in Montpellier:

Moving to Montpellier, France

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Reviews of Schools in Montpellier

Reviews and school profiles from expat parents and even a few school administrators in Montpellier. Great place to find insight into school facilities, teachers and curriculum. Below are some of the reviews from expats in Montpellier:

Ecole Bilingue Eridan in Montpellier, France

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Dream vs. Reality Report

Most expats have have "dreams" (and fears) about the expatriate experience before they moved to Montpellier. If you are already living in Montpellier, share how those "dreams" have been fulfilled, and how they have not by filling out our Dream vs. Reality Report.

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Overseas Retirement Report

Retiring abroad can be a great option for retirees seeking their dream lifestyle at an affordable price. Help other retirees, who are thinking about retiring in Montpellier by filling out our Overseas Retirement report.

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Having a Baby Abroad Report

How did expats choose their doctors, midwives, hospitals? What is childbirth like in Montpellier? Help other expats who are preparing to have a baby in Montpellier by filling out our Having a Baby Abroad Report.

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Working Abroad Report

What's it like to find a job in Montpellier? How difficult was it to obtain a work permit? What types are jobs are typical for expats in Montpellier? Help others following in your footsteps by filling out our Working Abroad Report.

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Expatriate Health Insurance

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12 Expats Talks About What It's Like Moving to France

Expats in France discuss the challenges and adventures of moving to France. From the high cost of living in France to what to bring when you move (and what to leave behind).

Expats in France discuss the challenges and adventures of moving to France. From the high cost of living in France to what to bring when you move (and what to leave behind). ...

Expat Survey: France Ranks Highest Among Expats

Surveys and reports conducted by Expat Exchange, including during the COVID-19 pandemic, indicate that expats in France are more satisfied with their expatriate experience than any other country in the world.

Healthcare in France

Expats often ask if health insurance is free in France or if you need health insurance to go to France. Here is basic information about the French healthcare system.

Expats often ask if health insurance is free in France or if you need health insurance to go to France. Here is basic information about the French healthcare system....

An Expat Shares What it's Like Retiring in Marseille, France

A retiree in Marseille says that the cost of living is lower than you would think. He rents and housing is his biggest cost. If you try to speak French, you'll find that locals will be friendlier and more welcoming.