Moving to France from the US? Start with a conversation.
One free call with a relocation specialist, and you'll know exactly what your move involves.
- The visa that's likely to fit you
- Realistic timelines and the order to do things in
- Healthcare, a home and the key admin
- An honest price for the help you need
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You Didn't Choose France for the Paperwork
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A bilingual team who know every form and every office, and guide you through both.
Alone: every form is in French, and every office keeps different hours.
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One case manager who answers you in plain English.
Alone: hold music at the préfecture, in your second language.
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Guidance from people who navigate the French system every day.
Alone: five contradictory answers from five different forums.
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You plan the life. We run the admin.
Alone: a life decision planned around paperwork you can't predict.
Real Client Stories
People Like You Who Made the Move
Hear directly from people who relocated with our help: their honest experiences, surprises, and advice.
“I started over at 74 and found a life I never imagined was possible. France gave me that.”
“We keep on telling ourselves we should have done this 20 years ago. It just feels so comfortable here for us. The culture, the people, the surroundings, the beauty.”
“We transformed our lives in Bordeaux. The quality of life is everything we hoped for.”
Talk through what the move looks like for your household.
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The Things You Need to Know Before You Start
Clear costs, the right visa, accountable people and realistic timing, all answered before you book.
01 · The cost
What It Costs, Before You Commit
You get honest numbers on the call, before you commit to anything. Our services are priced around your household and the help you actually need, with payment plans available. Your specialist also sets out the third-party costs to budget for separately, such as government fees and official translations. No surprises later.
Is It Worth It?
How the Right Guidance Saved a Client €20,000+
“A recent client arrived with advice from another adviser to set up a French company under a complex visa route. It would have cost more than €20,000 to establish, carried annual accounting costs of €8,000–€9,000, taxed the director at over 60%, and risked having the visa revoked if business targets were missed. We proposed a simpler, lower-risk path that achieved the same goal.”
The wrong advice costs more than our fee. We correct misconceptions, we say when an area won't suit you, and we happily tell people to start small.
“I just recently received my visitor long-stay Visa for France and it's all thanks to all of the wonderful help and preparation I received from Jade Milin at French Connections HCB!! We have a very unique situation and I had no idea where to start… They were very responsive and have helped me from start to finish to secure my Visa with peace of mind. Jade is phenomenal and made me feel relaxed going into my Visa appt… I cannot thank her enough!”
Rebecca Becker From the US to the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes 02 · The visa
Not Sure Which Visa Fits? That's What the Consultation Is For
Your household is looked at adult by adult, because couples often need different visas. Tell us how you'll actually live in France, whether that's retired, working remotely or starting something new, and your specialist works out the visa that matches. And if your situation is unusual, bring the complications to the call and we'll work through them together.
03 · The guarantee
A Guarantee, Stated Plainly
No one can promise you a consulate's decision, and it is worth being careful with anyone who does. What we can promise is this: our services include a money-back guarantee. If your visa is not approved after following our guidance, we help you try again at no extra fee or refund the visa service fee.
That's how confident we are in the process. We've worked this way since 2017: 1200+ relocations, 30–40 moves in progress in any given month, and 200+ public Google reviews you can read before you talk to us. On managed services, every file is reviewed by the qualified French lawyers at our partner firm 186 AVOCATS.
04 · The alternatives
One Team for the Whole Move, Lawyers Included
Hire an immigration lawyer on your own and the legal file is in good hands, but the rest of the move stays yours to run: healthcare, banking, a home, a driving licence. Assemble your own specialists and you become the project manager, holding a file together between people who never speak to each other. We built the other option: one case manager leading the whole move, with the legal and tax work done alongside us by our partner firms 186 AVOCATS and 186 London. And we're still here after you land, for the registrations and renewals that begin on arrival. Most people underestimate that part.
05 · Timing
Earlier Is Easier, and “Just Exploring” Counts
Most households start six to twelve months before their moving date, because consulate appointments, housing and paperwork all carry lead times. Planning two or three years out? You're in good company, and the call gives you the order to do things in. On a tighter timeline, or still deciding whether France is right for you at all? Tell us on the call; the consultation is free, and many clients use it for exactly that.
30 minutes · no payment, no obligation.
Google Reviews
What It's Like to Work With Us
Real words from clients who have already made the move.
“We discovered French Connections HCB when we decided to move from the USA to Strasbourg, France to retire in 2024. They are part wizards and part Sherpas. Wizards in that they make the anxiety associated with a move disappear. Sherpas because they are expert guides who skillfully lead you through the entire process. They shepherded us through visa approval, taxes, banking, and even found an apartment for us…”
Michael ThomasRetired from the USA to Alsace“Well, all we can say is that it was worth every penny for the service and we couldn't have been happier with the suggested areas and the detailed info. In fact, we're writing this from a beautiful park in the city that will be our future home… This place, that never would have been on our radar at all if not for the Region Matcher Service, is definitely “the” place for us.”
Steven HessMoving to the city the Region Matcher found“From the very beginning, Richard and the team were professional, knowledgeable, patient, and incredibly supportive. Moving country, navigating visas, banking, paperwork, and setting up a completely new life can feel overwhelming, but they guided us through every step and made the whole process far less stressful than it could have been.”
Michael TeagueMoved from the UK to Nouvelle-Aquitaine“We have never felt alone in France because of French Connections HCB, Richard and his team… This company is truly exceptional and not the norm. We could not have made the decision to live in France without them.”
Elizabeth TaorminaMoved from the US to Lyon“The documentation required to do just about anything in France can be overwhelming and the home buying process added to the burden… French Connections HCB were an invaluable resource. They performed all of the interaction and appointment setting with providers, to ensure that I could move into my home with utilities in place. I highly recommend their services, I truly don't know how I would have managed without them.”
Cat NorrisRetired from the US to the Loire“French Connections HCB have exceeded every promise. Their service has been nothing short of exemplary. Annabelle and Juliette have been outstanding—professional, responsive, and genuinely kind every time I needed guidance or support - visas, drivers license, insurance, medical...impeccable. I can’t overstate how impressed I am with the way they operate and made my transition to France seamless, stress-free, and joyful. Highly recommend!”
Mariette WilcoxMoved from Canada to ParisThe People Behind Your Move
French Connections HCB is an in-house team of bilingual relocation specialists, guiding English-speaking movers to France since 2017.
You'll speak with one of our relocation specialists on your free consultation
What Happens When You Click the Button
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Pick a time. About a minute.
A short form matches you to the right relocation specialist, then you choose a slot that suits you. No payment details, no account to create.
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Your free consultation.
A relaxed 30-minute video call with a relocation specialist. We work out which visa fits, map your timeline and the order to do things in, price the help you need, and answer every question. We'll tell you plainly how we can help, and where we can't.
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A clear plan and pricing, yours to keep.
You leave knowing the visa that fits each adult, the admin to plan for and what our help would cost. Whatever you decide, that clarity is yours.
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Then it's your call.
Go ahead, and a dedicated case manager runs your move. Take your time, and the door stays open.
No pressure at any point. “Just exploring” is a perfectly valid answer.
30 minutes · no payment, no obligation.
Questions We Hear a Lot
We manage 30–40 moves to France in any given month. These are the questions new households ask first.
How much does moving to France with you cost?
It depends on what your move needs, so we price it around your situation. Our services are tailored to your household, with payment plans available, and your free consultation gives you a personalised estimate before you commit to anything.
Is this only for people retiring to France?
No. We also work with families, people planning to work remotely or start something new in France, and households whose members have different needs. Tell us your circumstances on the call and your specialist works out what fits.
Can we use you for just the visa, or does it have to be the whole move?
Either. Some households hand us the whole move, others start with the visa and add healthcare, banking or a home as they need it. Your specialist prices the help you actually want, not a package.
Do we need to speak French?
No French is needed to work with us. Your specialists work in English and French, and every form, call and appointment with a French office is handled by your team. None is required for the initial long-stay visa either. A little French makes daily life easier once you arrive, and some later residency cards ask for a basic level, so your specialist will tell you what applies to your visa.
Can we do this while we're still in the US?
Yes. The consultation is a video call, booked online, and most of our clients have it long before they leave. You don't need to be in France, or to have decided anything, to talk through your plans.
What's not included in your prices?
Our prices cover our work and include 20% VAT. Costs paid to third parties are separate, such as government application fees, official document translations, or the premiums for any insurance you take out. Your specialist sets out the third-party costs that apply to your move, so there are no surprises later.
We're moving as a couple or family. Do you offer reduced rates?
Yes. For services priced per person, the second adult is charged at 75% of the standard price when you apply together. The reduction applies to adults; children's applications and pet relocations are charged at the standard rates. Your free consultation covers everyone in your household.
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