

hanvenwey
American looking for information about France
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New members of the France forum, introduce yourselves here - 2025 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the France forum? Don't know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on your ...

Think of the weather! the SW of France seems great. Read More


Wonderful France by Provananne
France is a wonderful country with a rich diversity of customs and cultures, our home is in Lot/Dordogne region in small historic village that provides the wonderful life style so many people look for when buying in France, the many ‘Beau ...

Obviously you are superb pet parents! I'm flying alone with one cat at my feet Safly my other baby will need rehoming here. She dislikes travel. Yes, the darkness, the hum of engines, etc Which airline? I'm hoping AircFrance has good footroom. Read More


Wonderful France by Provananne
France is a wonderful country with a rich diversity of customs and cultures, our home is in Lot/Dordogne region in small historic village that provides the wonderful life style so many people look for when buying in France, the many ‘Beau ...

I recommend watching the Video on bringing pets made by Baguette Bound, an American couple who moved to the area East of Bordeaux. They will walk you through the visa process in one video ( although it's pretty fast for note taking) and will do hand ... Read More


Accounting Firms with US CPAs and French expert-comptables by uncaged
Hello, I'm looking for an accounting firm to handle both my US and French taxes, both personal and business. Someone who knows their way around the tax treaty, etc. Any recommendations would be appreciated. Thanks,

@uncaged I believe that Frenchconnectionshcb has s team or an associated firm. I plan to start by watching their five new videos on taxes as a way to become familiar with them ( although it doesn't seem like watching a video on taxes going to be ... Read More


Civil Service Pensions by richardgwhite1
I'm looking to speak to any British National who meets the following conditionsFrench residentRetired to FranceIn receipt of a CIVIL SERVICE PENSION The reason I want to speak to such a person is that I live in France and I am in conflict with my ...

@richardgwhite1 I'd like to know the answer as well. Read More


Taxation for US retirees in France. by Sulli Nav
It seems like US citizens are taxed at source on their retirement income. However, looking at the tax brackets in France based on income and the high social security tax of 25%, how does this affect US retirees who pay social security tax in the ...

@Sulli Nav Frenchconnectionshcb have 5 videos online about taxation for immigrants Read More


Expat Life in Narbonne area by hanvenwey
Hi, I'm still learning to use this forum. I'm Hannah, a Zen practitioner and writer and art lover, moving from lovely but overly trendy and touristy Santa Fe New Mexico to the Narbonne area. I'm looking for a quiet life away from the orange menace ...

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International Moving Company by noridamidavaine
Dear everyone,I am looking for international moving company; Can anyone recommend one which is reliable and if you have personally used one yourself it is like 'cerise sur le gateau' (icing on the cake ), Thank you in advance.

@noridamidavaine Patricia Brooks The Courage Catalyst used Schumacher Cargo. Read More


Berziers July-August heat by orcuttnyc
Hello,My wife and I are looking into to retiring from New York to Berziers.We will visit a few days late April, to see if we like the area.I've been doing my research into housing, ect, One of our hesitations, is the high temperatures around ...

@orcuttnyc I don't live there yet but here are 2 circumstances that occur to me as someone who is relocating from Santa Fe NM where this is also true. One is that by train one can easily reach the mountains and Atlantic coast which is cooler. ... Read More


Expat Life in Narbonne area by hanvenwey
Hi, I'm still learning to use this forum. I'm Hannah, a Zen practitioner and writer and art lover, moving from lovely but overly trendy and touristy Santa Fe New Mexico to the Narbonne area. I'm looking for a quiet life away from the orange menace ...

@Bhavna Many thanks for this suggestion, Bhavna! can you possibly rail me a link to this area of the site so I can easily return to loik for propertiy and rentals? My email address is ***. Much appreciated. Read More

Expat Life in Narbonne area
Hi, I'm still learning to use this forum. I'm Hannah, a Zen practitioner and writer and art lover, moving from lovely but overly trendy and touristy Santa Fe New Mexico to the Narbonne area. I'm looking for a quiet life away from the orange menace ... Read More


US to France - tax implications by Durhamite
Hi all,I am a French citizen and US resident for tax purposes. I will be moving back to France in 2025 and I am starting to gather information about my tax obligations for that transition year. I am posting this here in case other people have been ...

May I ask if you are from Durham or if your Surname is Durham? Read More


Experience about living in Narbonne or Beziers by cscuglia
Hello,My name is Catherine and am looking to move to Narbonne or Beziers in the south of France. I would like to visit first to get a feel for each place. I will have to bring my dog and cat with me. Can anybody offer their ...

I'd like to know the same! Read More


Health insurance for 70+ by Glenn Allen
I am 71, an EU citizen [my second nationality]. I want to get French residency and my carte vitale. I know I don't have to register to live in France as an EU citizen but can I get a Carte Vitale?Also do any of the insurance companies cover 70+ ...

@Glenn Allen I don't know the answer to the EU Carte Vitale question but Richard Hammond at Frenchconnectionshcb would know and can also refer you to a reasonably priced health insurance policy plan through his associate Bruno. Retirees are among ... Read More


US Medicare and French Protection universelle maladie by orcuttnyc
Hi,Wife and I are moving to Beziers this year and we have a question about what happens to our US Medicare when we sign up for French healthcare.What are your suggestions as how to deal with the US Medicare ? Do most just keep paying into it and let ...

You are correct about the future of the US. I'm a former ( but lifelong in habit) Russia and East Europe specialist who worked for DOD and wrote books on Russian politics, propaganda and misinformation ( under another name). Trump is handled by ... Read More