Who is this course for?

A quick word on who this course is aimed at and how they will benefit.

Brilliant Tips!

Watch out for our 'Brilliant Tips' which will save you heaps of time and oodles of money!

Who am I?

Find out who your teacher is

Reasons to move to France

Why would anyone want to move to France?

Reasons to not move to France

As unlikely as it may sound, France may not be for everyone.

Why did we decide to move to Béziers specifically?

This is how we decided to move to France and specifically to Béziers. Hopefully, our decision making process will help you to pick the perfect spot for your move.

Obtaining your Visa and/or Residency Card

This is THE most important thing to worry about. Without permission to stay everything else is academic.

Renting a property

Need to rent? Some people prefer to rent and sometimes it's a good idea to rent before you buy, so you can decide on the best location for you.

Buying a property in France - Part 1

Just about everything you will need to consider if you are planning on purchasing a property to live in, in France - Part 1.

Buying a property in France - Part 2

Just about everything you will need to consider if you are planning on purchasing a property to live in, in France - Part 2.

Buying a property in France - Meet Richard Hammond

Property expert, Richard Hammond helps you become an expert too...

Property Surveys and why you need one

Sellers have to provide a mandatory diagnostic report but while useful, it's not a proper survey. Here's why you really should spring a few extra bucks to have a real survey carried out before you commit to buying…

Obtaining a French Mortgage

Need a loan to finance you property purchase. Here's how...

Translating your documents

When buying or renting a house or applying for a visa or residence card or a social security number and a host of other applications, you will need to provide the same documents again and again, which is why we suggested you create a folder to keep them in so you can access them easily whenever they're required. However, it's also probably that in many cases you will need to provide them in French. Here's how...

Save Big Money On Currency Conversion

Depending on the cost of the property you are buying, it is possible to save thousands or even tens of thousands of Euros by being clever about your currency conversion. Here's how...

Renovating French Property

Do you dream of refurbishing a chateau or even self-building your own house? Watch this lesson before you do.

Home Insurance

In France, whether you rent or buy, property needs to be insured from the day you move in so as soon as we received the keys we organised home insurance. Here's what you need to know before choosing an insurer.

Moving your stuff to France without paying duty or VAT

Moving all of your worldly goods from one country to another can be a pretty difficult and expensive process. It's perfectly possible to avoid having to pay import duty and VAT/TVA on your chattels. Let me tell you about what you will need to consider in advance to get the job done as efficiently and inexpensively as possible.

Bringing pets to France

Noooo! You can't leave Chewy behind. He gotta come with you.

Opening a bank account

Well now that the whole family, including pets has actually arrived in France and you've rented or bought a house, the next thing you'll need is a bank account.

Setting up accounts with the utilities

Electricity, gas, water, Wi-Fi. Where to start?

Getting into the French Healthcare System

France has one of the most advanced and accessible healthcare systems in the world. You need to be part of it.

Registering with a GP and Dentist

Finding and registering with a GP and a dentist is important for your wellbeing. Here's how to go about it...

Learning the Lingo

If if you haven't already done so, there is one thing you can do which will make everything else a breeze and that's learning to speak French proficiently.

Enrolling Kids in French Schools

The education system in France is second to none and as a result, French children are very well educated. Here's how to go about enrolling your kids in a French school...

French Taxes

Death and Taxes! France is no different from other countries in these respects. Here's what you need to know...

Bringing US Finances to France

What can you do about your pensions and other finances you are leaving behind in the US?

Registering a vehicle in France

We suggest you sell your car before you move but if you absolutely must bring it with you, you'll need to register it in France before you'll be allowed to drive it here. Or if you buy a car privately in France and need to register it yourself you'll need to know how to go about it.

Watching TV

Watching TV from your old country in France is not straightforward. It can be done but may involve one or two little workarounds. Here's how to do it...

BONUS TRAINING - Starting a Business in France

Do you dream of owning a gite business in the countryside or perhaps opening a swish restaurant in Paris? Or maybe you just want to teach 'English as a second language' as a self-employed teacher. Whatever kind of business you are thinking about starting, take a look at our guidebook and watch our video first to avoid potential pitfalls before they happen.

Course Conclusion and my final best tip

If there's on single thing that will help smooth your integration into your new country more than any other (apart from learning French), then this is it...