The right guidance changes the whole move.
Speak directly with a relocation specialist about your move to France and get clear, practical answers, wherever you are in your planning.
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Talk directly with a relocation specialist about your situation and leave with a clearer view of what to do next.
Nothing to prepare before you book
Routed to the right relocation specialist
No payment required. No obligation.
Free specialist consultation
Choose a time that works for you.
This is a relaxed one-to-one conversation about your specific move. Tell us where you are up to, and we will talk through the practical steps ahead. There is nothing to prepare beforehand.
What we will talk through
- Your likely visa or residency route, and what it involves
- Realistic timelines and the order to tackle things in
- Healthcare, property or rental, and the key admin for your move
- Any specific questions or worries you would like answered
You'll speak with one of our relocation specialists
Meet the team
Will Dalton HallSenior Client Consultant
Will is a Senior Client Consultant and retired British military officer, bringing a calm, structured and highly organised approach to relocation planning.
Having moved to France himself after living and working internationally, he understands first-hand how complex the administrative side of the process can feel.
Will and Richard come from similar backgrounds and now live close to one another in the same region of France, giving Will a strong connection to the lifestyle and practical realities that underpin the company’s work.
He helps clients map out their journey, identify potential pressure points, and understand the right sequence of steps so the move feels manageable and well planned.
Nick ForsterClient Consultant
Nick is a Client Consultant based in Annecy and brings both personal and professional experience of relocating to France.
Originally from the UK and a fluent French speaker, he first came to French Connections HCB as a client after encountering the challenges of French administration himself.
Like Richard, Nick has a real passion for cars, and that shared interest has helped shape his practical understanding of vehicle-related relocation issues in France.
He now helps clients navigate those same processes with greater clarity, combining practical experience with strong knowledge of life in France and several key regions.
Max BorgnisClient Relations Manager
Max works across the wider client journey at French Connections HCB, giving him a broad understanding of how the different stages of a move to France fit together.
Having studied Economics at the University of Bath, he combines an analytical background with hands-on experience across the company’s services, operations and technology.
As Richard’s cousin, Max also shares a longstanding family connection to France and a close understanding of the values behind French Connections HCB.
His focus is on helping clients understand the bigger picture, anticipate what comes next, and make sure the right support is in place at the right time.
Malik BenzenineGeneral Manager
Born and raised in Provence, Malik combines deep local knowledge with an international perspective built through living and working across Europe and Asia.
As a dual French-British national and General Manager, he understands both the practical realities of life in France and the challenges clients face when navigating property, residency, tax and administration.
Malik also shares Richard’s enthusiasm for cars and motorbikes, giving them a natural connection both personally and professionally.
His role is to help clients clarify their priorities, identify potential issues early, and move forward with a clear and realistic plan.
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What happens next
- 1
Your confirmation lands straight away
The moment you book, we email your confirmation with everything you need. Keep it to hand.
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Your join link is ready for the day
That same email carries the link to join your consultation, so it is waiting for you when the time comes.
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Plans change? Reschedule for free
Every booking includes a reschedule link. If something comes up, choose another time that works for you.