| English expat Debs is experiencing a fulfilling sense of community in the Dordogne in France, where she's been living for the past three years. Look at French rural life from her point of view and read about the activities she and her husband love doing in France, as well as her tips for adjusting to expat life there. |
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Expats in France! Interviews With People Living And Working In France
Expats in France will show you that there's so much more to see and experience beyond the famous landmarks in this sophisticated European country. The big cities are known for their haute couture, haute cuisine, and just about anything else one can associate with the high life. But those who prefer to move to a slower beat will find France's numerous small towns to be ideal locales, with their more relaxed atmospheres and friendlier people.
An Englishwoman in the Dordogne
Life in Lorraine
| Australian expat Rochelle's original plan to live in Paris changed when she met her husband; now she is experiencing village life in Metz. Rochelle shares what she likes and dislikes about living in France and advises would-be expats to make an effort to learn the language and to form their impressions of France through personal experience - not just from books. |
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English girl found true love in Calais
| Englishwoman Kristina moved across the Channel to live in France with her French fiance, and it's a place she has come to think as home for the past two years. Take a look at her expat life in Calais, the steps she took to settle in, and her advice for British would-be expats who are planning on moving to France. |
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An American lost in Sologne
| American expat Kristi has always been a francophile, so it's no surprise that she now lives in France with her family. She's been living in France for two decades and she spends her time running her own B&B and bar, absorbing local experiences, and planning for the future. |
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A Slice of Ex-Pat(é). Living the French Dream with a Tyke in France!
| British expats Stu and Syb live in France where they own and operate holiday homes and a campsite in the Loire Valley. Their whirlwind romance with the place has turned into a long-term commitment, made all the more pleasurable because of the area's beauty and the friendliness of its people. Here they share their future plans, aspects of their expat life in France, and some adjustment tips. |
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France Tales in Toulouse
American expat Owen describes what it's like living in Toulouse, France, where the pace of life is more laid back and the locals are warm and welcoming. Owen also gives a number of tips and information on topics like the cost of housing in Toulouse and adjusting to cultural differences. |
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An American Teaching Assistant in Annecy
| American expat Jennifer describes parts of her life in Annecy, France, where she lives with her boyfriend and works as an English teaching assistant. She also shares helpful information on topics like French immigration policies and the cost of housing, as well as things to keep in mind before moving to France. |
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Finnish-American Chocolate Cake in Paris
| Finnish-American expat Susa, an English teacher, calls Paris a cultural heaven: she calls it home now and loves it. She describes some aspects of her expat life in France, what it's like to live in Paris, her favorite things to do there, the sights, sounds, and tastes she enjoys on a daily basis. |
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Fun in France
| Getting to meet new people, leading a more relaxed way of life, and starting her very own bed-and-breakfast are some of the things that Dutch expat Franca enjoys most about living in France. As Franca explains, moving to France was a very good decision, not the least of which was because doing so helped turn her and her husband's dream into reality. |
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Living in France: American expat Katie's story
| American Katie is no stranger to expat life, having lived in Andorra and Ireland before moving with her husband to France, where she runs an online meal service business. Here she discusses things like how learning the local culture can be a never-ending adventure and the things they love to do in France. Her advice for new expats in France: hang in there! |
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