France
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- France Forum
- Podcasts about France
- Best Places to Live in France
- Healthcare in France
- Real Estate & Rentals in France
- Moving to France
- Living in France
- France Resource Guide
- Visa & Residency
- France FAQ
- Cannes
- Epinal
- Grenoble
- Lyon
- Maisons-Laffitte
- Montpellier
- Montry
- Nice
- Orleans
- Paris
- Pezenas
- St. Cloud
- Strasbourg
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France Forum
Talk with other digital nomads and expats in France on our France forum - meet people, get advice and help others.
Podcasts about France
Finding the Good Life in France
In this episode, Josh talks to Janine Marsh, publisher of The Good Life France. After buying a house in the French countryside on a whim, she turned her love of France into a bustling business she never even dreamed of having!
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Best Places to Live in France
11 Best Places to Live in France
People all over the world have dreams of moving to France. Here are 11 of the top destinations to consider... Paris and beyond!
Healthcare in France
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.
Members Talk about Healthcare & Health Insurance in France
Expats in France offer advice about healthcare in France..
France Healthcare FAQ
Answers to some of the most commonly asked questions about healthcare and health insurance for expats, digital nomads and retirees in France.
France Healthcare Info
Additional information about healthcare and health insurance for foreigners in France.
13 Healthcare & Health Insurance Tips for Expats in France
Expats in France share tips about applying for the Carte Vitale, PUMA, supplemental health insurance, English-speaking doctors in France, having a baby and more.
Health Insurance in France
Do you need private health insurance in France? Will you be covered by the national health care system? This article covers the basics.
Expat Healthcare & Health Insurance in Bordeaux
An expat in Bordeaux talks about hospitals, the importance of supplementary health insurance, the need to keep your own medical records since doctors don't keep them and prescription medicine costs and availability.
Expat Healthcare & Health Insurance in Epinal
An Expat Exchange member talks about healthcare services, hospitals and health insurance in Epinal.
An Expat Exchange member talks about healthcare services, hospitals and health insurance in Nimes.
Moving to France
Moving to France: 8 Things to Know Before You Move to France
Expats all over the world dream of someday making France their next destination. As with other countries, there is a lot of planning involved, and a lot of decisions to be made. Find important advice about finding a place to live, expat banking services in France and much more.
Reports from Members about Moving to France
Real Estate & Rentals in France
Members in France talk about the Buying Real Estate in France.
Living in France
2023 Expat Guide to Living in France
Expats, digital nomads & retirees talk about what it's like living in France.
Reports from Members about Living In France
10 Tips for Living in France
Expats offer tips on health insurance, renting in Paris, culture shock, meeting people and more.
France Resource Guide
- Health Insurance
- Moving & Shipping
- Visa & Residency
- International Schools
- Relocation Companies
- Language Schools
- Expat Tax
- France Expat Blogs
- Expat Counseling
- Mail & Mail Forwarding
- Expat Banking
- Real Estate Firms
- Medical Evacuation
- Auto & Auto Shipping
- International Car Insurance
- International Income Protection
- Currency Exchange
Visa & Residency
Work Permit France
Describes the types of work permits that France offers to expat employees in France.
France Visa - Carte de Séjour
Once you arrive in France, you must apply for a visa, called a Carte de Séjour, at a local Préfecture of Police. This article describes what you need to do before you go and once you arrive in France.
Questions & Answers:
- What should I pack when moving to France?
- Where should I setup a bank account in France?
- Will I be able to find a job in France?
- What is life like as an expat in your area?
- What do expats in France appreciate most about the local culture?
- What do expats find most challenging?
- Is there a lot of crime in France?
- Is there a lot of diversity? Are people in France accepting of differences?
- What are the schools in France like?
- How are healthcare services France?
- What are medical services in France like?
- Are healthcare and health insurance expensive in France?
- What are emergency services like in France?
- Will I need to travel to see a specialist?
- Are common prescription medications available in France?
- How are local medical facilities in France?
- As a foreigner living in France, will I have access to public healthcare? What is it like?
- What have your experiences during the pandemic with the local healthcare system been like?
Cannes
Expats' Guide to Cannes
Expats, digital nomads & retirees talk about what it's like living in Cannes.
Epinal
Expats' Guide to Epinal
Expats, digital nomads & retirees talk about what it's like living in Epinal.
Grenoble
Expats' Guide to Grenoble
Expats, digital nomads & retirees talk about what it's like living in Grenoble.
Expats Talk about Real Estate in Grenoble
Expats offer advice about Buying & Renting Homes in Grenoble.
Lyon
Top 10 Parks in Lyon France
Expats in Lyon, France have a large number of parks to explore and enjoy. Aga Marchewka provides a concise list of the top 10 parks in Lyon and all that they have to offer.
8 Free Things to Do in Lyon, France
Aga Marchewka offers great advice on delving into the French culture in Lyon, France. Find out what you can do in the third biggest city in France... for free!
Maisons-Laffitte
Expats' Guide to Maisons-Laffitte
Expats, digital nomads & retirees talk about what it's like living in Maisons-Laffitte.
Expats Talk about Moving to Maisons-Laffitte
Expats in Maisons-Laffitte offer advice about Moving to Maisons-Laffitte.
Expats Talk about Real Estate in Maisons-Laffitte
Expats offer advice about Buying & Renting Homes in Maisons-Laffitte.
Montpellier
Expats' Guide to Montpellier
Expats, digital nomads & retirees talk about what it's like living in Montpellier.
Expats Talk about Moving to Montpellier
Expats in Montpellier offer advice about Moving to Montpellier.
Expats Talk about the Cost of Living in Montpellier
Expats offer insight into the cost of living in Montpellier.
Expats Talk about Real Estate in Montpellier
Expats offer advice about Buying & Renting Homes in Montpellier.
Montry
Expats' Guide to Montry
Expats, digital nomads & retirees talk about what it's like living in Montry.
Nice
5 Tips For Living in Nice, France
Expats in Nice live in a part of country that attracts a lot of tourists. If you can manage the crowds and find some way to enjoy all of the culture Nice has to offer, it might be the perfect place for you.
2023 Expat Guide to Living in Nice
Expats, digital nomads & retirees talk about what it's like living in Nice.
Orleans
Expats' Guide to Orleans
Expats, digital nomads & retirees talk about what it's like living in Orleans.
Expats Talk about the Cost of Living in Orleans
Expats offer insight into the cost of living in Orleans.
Expats Talk about Real Estate in Orleans
Expats offer advice about Buying & Renting Homes in Orleans.
Paris
10 Tips For Living in Paris
Expats in Paris live in the fabled City of Lights, but what do you need to know to actually get there and establish yourself? Here are a few basic steps to help get the ball rolling. Includes information about visas, health care, where to live and more!
2023 Expat Guide to Living in Paris
Expats, digital nomads & retirees talk about what it's like living in Paris.
Pezenas
Expats' Guide to Pezenas
Expats, digital nomads & retirees talk about what it's like living in Pezenas.
Expats Talk about the Cost of Living in Pezenas
Expats offer insight into the cost of living in Pezenas.
Expats Talk about Real Estate in Pezenas
Expats offer advice about Buying & Renting Homes in Pezenas.
St. Cloud
Expats' Guide to St. Cloud
Expats, digital nomads & retirees talk about what it's like living in St. Cloud.
Expats Talk about Real Estate in St. Cloud
Expats offer advice about Buying & Renting Homes in St. Cloud.
Strasbourg
Expats' Guide to Strasbourg
Expats, digital nomads & retirees talk about what it's like living in Strasbourg.
Expats Talk about Moving to Strasbourg
Expats in Strasbourg offer advice about Moving to Strasbourg.
Expats Talk about Real Estate in Strasbourg
Expats offer advice about Buying & Renting Homes in Strasbourg.