Understanding French Taxation for English-speaking Expats
Relocating to a new country presents many unique challenges, with one of the most significant being understanding and complying with local tax regulations. For English-speaking expats moving to or already living in France, getting to grips with the French taxation system is essential for avoiding potential financial pitfalls and ensuring a smooth transition to life […]
Navigating the French Education System for English-Speaking Families
Relocating to France can be both exciting and challenging, particularly for English-speaking families with children who will be attending school in their new place of residence. Understanding the intricacies of the French education system is crucial for ensuring your child’s smooth integration and success in their academic pursuits. From selecting the right school for your […]
What’s so good about living in France? Meet some Americans who’ve done it.
American couple Gordon and Deb have been French Connections HCB clients for a few years now, ever since we helped them find and renovate their house and sort out their French visas. They offered to share their experience of living in France with others who might be thinking of making the move. When people move […]
Understanding the French Healthcare System for English Speakers Moving to France
Moving to a new country can be an exciting adventure filled with new experiences and opportunities; however, the complex administration process can often be daunting and overwhelming, especially when it comes to understanding and navigating a foreign healthcare system. This is particularly true for English speakers moving to France, where the healthcare system differs significantly […]
Increase your chances of staying in France for good
The prospect of not being allowed to stay permanently in France can be a source of great anxiety for people applying for a French visa. Over the past three years, we have successfully applied for 1259 French resident permits (carte de séjour) for English-speaking clients from all over the world. Being French ourselves, we know […]
The importance of trust
Fresh from the excitement of A Place In The Sun Live ten days ago, we wanted to share the highlights and welcome new readers who signed up for our e-newsletter after meeting us on our stand. We were there with our long-term partners, Fab French Insurance, who had the stand next to ours for the three-day […]
An Englishman’s home is his castle in France
image source: @andre_and_lee_ Last September, we introduced you to Lee and his French husband André. They had just sold up in the UK and bought a Château in southwest France. Château Jostelle came complete with four hectares of forest and woodland, plus a 17th century building called the White House, an additional barn that was ripe for […]
How to run a gîte in France and stay legal
It’s everybody’s dream. Move to France, buy a house with an annexe or a cottage nearby, give it a coat of paint, choose some pretty garden furniture et voilà! Pop it onto one of the many rental sites available and wait for the bookings to come pouring in. But of course, there’s a little bit […]
We have Covid to thank for our move to France
This week we talk to French Connections HCB client, Mark. He has just returned from his first trip to the UK since moving to France and is surprised by how happy he is to be back on French soil. “France feels like home, which is a bit strange considering we have only been here since […]
From castles in the sky to a French château
This week we introduce Lee and his French husband, André. They are living the dream, not just because of the French château they have bought and are restoring, but because of the warmth of the welcome they have received from the village they now call home. Their adventure began two years ago. “We used to watch […]
