Expat Guide to Living in Epinal

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

12 Tips for Living in Epinal, France, France

An expat talks about life in Epinal, France, a historic city in northeastern France on the Moselle River. Epinal isn't an expat enclave, but has a lot to offer - low cost of living and lots of clubs and cultural activities. Have a pint at Epinal's Irish Pub and you'll get a feel for the local scene.

Expat Healthcare & Health Insurance in Epinal

Culture Shock in Epinal, France

An expat in Epinal, France gets candid about the culture shock she experience when moving to France. She advises newcomers to get out and meet people. She started an English-speaking group in her small town and met lots of locals that way.

Living in Epinal, France

An expat shares what it's like to live in the small town of Epinal, France.

More Culture Shock Reports for Epinal

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

Culture Shock in Epinal, France

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More Living in Epinal Reports

What are people's priorities in Epinal - work? family? socializing? What are the best ways to meet other expats? Are people accepting of racial, cultural and religious differences? Below are some of the responses from expats in Epinal:

Living in Epinal, France

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Moving Overseas Report

What should you take with you when you move to Epinal? What should you leave behind? What type of housing and neighborhoods are typical for expats in Epinal? Help others moving to Epinal by filling out our Moving Overseas Report.

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International School Report

Parents are invited to answer questions about the schools that their kids attend (Pre-K through High School) in hopes of helping others moving to Epinal with the school selection process. If you have expat children who attend school in Epinal, take a few minutes to submit a School Review.

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Dream vs. Reality Report

Most expats have have "dreams" (and fears) about the expatriate experience before they moved to Epinal. If you are already living in Epinal, 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 Epinal by filling out our Overseas Retirement report.

Submit a Retire Abroad Report

Having a Baby Abroad Report

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

Submit a Having a Baby Abroad Report

Working Abroad Report

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

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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.