I know the title may be a contestable claim, and so I will add a tiny disclaimer. The Calanque de Sugiton is the most beautiful nature reserve in France that I have seen with my own eyes. What is a … Continue reading
Life in France
Moving to France as a Retiree: The Journey (Part 1)
At the age of 69, I decided to move to France. I had already lived in the Paris area in my youth, first as the child of an expat working for a US company, and then as an architecture student … Continue reading
How Healthcare for Expats in France Really Works
We often get asked questions about healthcare for expats in France. This is especially true for our older audience — retirees hoping to move abroad, folks over 50 who decide to make a life for themselves in Paris or elsewhere … Continue reading
Understanding La Rentrée in France
I’ve always loved late summer and early fall — “back-to-school” season if you will, though I’ve been out of school for many years at this point. It feels like a fresh start in many ways. My adopted country seems to … Continue reading
The Week Before I Move to France
I’ve got my visa, a year’s supply of my favorite deodorant, and a one-way ticket to France. The countdown to my departure began when I returned to Texas from France four months ago, but I’m still struggling to fathom how … Continue reading
Why Everything Closes in France in August
If you’ve ever tried to do anything administrative in France during the month of August, you’ve probably hit a wall — or a closed door. Or maybe a handwritten note taped to a window that reads, “fermeture annuelle, réouverture le … Continue reading
Living in France Changed my Relationship with Time
To be honest, I never really thought much about my relationship with time. Until I moved to France and realized just how differently they approach it in terms of, well, almost everything. Things that have become normalized in the US, … Continue reading
Living the French Life, Wherever You Are
Something that kept me in France for nearly a decade was my appreciation for the French way of life. There’s no denying that it’s slower and more intentional than the fast-paced ambiance you find in the US. I like to … Continue reading
Best Day Trips from Paris for Summer 2025
This may be an unpopular opinion, but I love Paris in the summer. Spring gets all the credit in books, poetry, and songs, but Paris in the summertime holds such a special place in my heart. Is it hot? Yes. … Continue reading
French Tax Office Rules Against Remote Work
In the United States, when there is ambiguity about a tax law, if enough accountants and people ask about, the IRS will give guidance which then means people will have to, at least from that time forward, act accordingly. For … Continue reading