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Brexit Removals offers a full range of services to facilitate your move to France, including full house removals to France, cars, motorcycles or any other prize possessions. As we are committed to making your move to France as stress and hassle-free as possible, we can also handle of the documentation required for cross-border removals.
France is a country of rich culture and vivid history, and it’s also a place where many choose to relocate and start a new life. Let’s take a look at some of the basics you need to know…
This will depend largely on where you want to live in the country. The Paris metropolitan area, and large cities like Bordeaux and Marseilles, will be in line with prices in London. Move further out of the city, particularly to the South, and you’ll find cheaper accommodation which is closer to £800 a month to rent a 4-bed house. The key thing to remember here is you’re really paying for the location, so if you want to keep your budget lean, you’ll want to avoid major cities and tourist hotspots.
Depending on your nationality you may need to be sponsored by your employer to get a visa to live and work in France. EU residents can typically move freely into France, although it’s important for UK nationals to check the current state of the ongoing Brexit fallout to be sure of their specific status. If in doubt, get in touch with your nation’s consulate who will be happy to advise of the key pieces of paperwork you need to have.
Private healthcare insurance may or may not be included in your job’s relocation package if you’re moving to France for work. If it’s not, or you’re moving for retirement, you’ll want to weigh up your individual health needs with what’s on offer from standard state coverage.
While many French people have a working knowledge of English, the important thing is to speak French as widely as possible. The locals are very proud of their language and welcome anyone who tries their best to learn it. Picking up a phrase book or language app and using it as often as you can when leaving the house will help you settle so much quicker. This is particularly true in rural or southern France where English will be less widely spoken than in the Parisian north.
France is a country with a rich culinary culture that’s expressed through its many restaurants, cafes, and vineyards. To really settle into life in your new country you’ll want to try your hand at several of the local delicacies specific to the region you’re living in. This will allow you to get out and about, meet new people, and feel like you’re starting to understand the culture you’re joining.
