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Could moving to France lead to your dream home? 

Discover how French Connections HCB helped 74-year-old Carolyn move from the USA and retire to France, for less than the cost of a trailer in the USA.

When Carolyn lost her husband, she was left with a small inheritance, just enough to almost buy a trailer back in Idaho. But with rising lot rents and no land of her own, she started looking further afield… and found a life-changing opportunity in France, through French Connections HCB.

Thanks to French Connections HCB, Carolyn now lives in the village of Clugnat (population: 660), where she bought a charming stone home with a garden for just €23,000—less than two years’ rent on a trailer park in the US.

In this video, she shares how French Connections helped her with:
A visa package that made relocating smooth
A car waiting for her at the airport (a practical wagon for hauling tools equipment)
Ongoing support during her first months settling in

Carolyn’s story is full of resilience, historical passion, and joy, from growing her own herbs to restoring an 1800s home with care. As a former reenactor, she always dreamed of living in an authentic French setting, and now she does.

If you’ve ever wondered if a better, more affordable retirement is possible or if moving to France from the USA is possible, this is the story to watch. Carolyn proves it’s never too late to start over, and French Connections HCB makes it possible.

Watch now and be inspired by this incredible woman’s journey and see how you too can retire in your dream home in France. 

Follow Carolyn’s YouTube channel HERE:  https://www.youtube.com/@thelittleoldlady_101

Chapters
00:00 – Meet Carolyn: From Idaho to rural France

1:11 – Finding a €24,000 house with a dream garden online

3:00 – Why a French village made more sense than a US trailer

3:31 – First night in France… without a key or her walker 4:37 – Seeing her dream home for the first time

05:15 – The reenactment passion that inspired the move to France from the USA

8:18 – How French Connections HCB helped secure her visa, and additional help

10:59 – French Connections HCB helping with sourcing a car

12:07 – Settling in and starting over

13:59 – Life without electricity or internet (but it was still worth it)

15:32 – Health, happiness, and zero regrets at 74

17:08 – Launching a YouTube channel as “The Little Old Lady Who Could”

20:28 – Restoring the home with 1800s authenticity

26:37 – Advice for anyone thinking about retiring in France

29:00 – Find your joy

29:54 – The only regret? Not moving to France sooner

30:24 – Finding peace and belonging in France

31:19 – Baking bread—and memories—in France

34:02 – Carolyn’s French Connections HCB review and advice: “If your kids think you’re crazy – do it anyway”

👋 Thinking of moving to France?
Whether you’re downsizing, retiring, or seeking a new adventure, we’re here to help make the process smooth and inspiring. See how we make moving to France easy: https://www.frenchconnectionshcb.com

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👉**Watch Next:**
Why This American Couple Moved to France at 70 | Life After Starting Over: https://youtu.be/oU4Bzdwewto
Ready to Retire or Move to France from the USA? Steps to Make It Happen: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9vhDMC-Njk0

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