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 […]
All dust no rust – A journey from Abu Dhabi to France
This week, we’re talking to our client Ian who has lived and worked in Abu Dhabi for the past 15 years but spends as much time as he can in France. We first met Ian three years ago when he contacted us to talk about his car. It was a 2012 Range Rover, the last […]
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 […]
Where you live is where you should keep your money
This week the British Pound faces a 50-year low and the Euro a 20-year low against the US Dollar. The Pound/Euro rate is also on its knees. Perhaps it’s time to take a long hard look at why we remain so attached to our home currency even when we have made the move to France […]
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 […]
Top 10 tips for a hassle-free removals to France
At French Connections HCB, we pride ourselves on teaming up with trusted partners like Burke Bros who are experts in moving belongings from the UK to Europe and beyond. We asked Charlotte from Burke Bros to share her top ten tips to help your move go smoothly…. Moving your household effects and belongings to start […]
