Thinking of Moving to France?

Hello everyone! Bonjour! I am taking a moment away from trusts, taxes and investments this morning to let you know about a week-long retreat next autumn (October 2025) for those who are contemplating a move to France.

Abby Carter, my friend and the proud owner of the Chateau de Borie, regularly hosts retreats for writers, artists and others at her lovely home in Agen, France. She also runs a Youtube channel to share her adventures. And it was from this Youtube channel that all of the requests came in to her for a retreat on the topic of moving to France.

Ever responsive, Abby recruited me to help with what are obviously the most exciting parts – social security and French taxes! Reporting of foreign-held bank accounts! Freelancer business registration procedures!

Ok. So, those bits might not be the highlight of your week. But I am positive you will enjoy the local excursions in the southwest of France, the evening wine tastings, and the French cuisine.

Do you dream of sipping wine on a terrasse but also want to know how you will sign up for French healthcare? Would you love to poke around a brocante but probably also need know how to find the nearest hardware store? Are you ready to enhance your tourist French (“Bonjour, Madame!”) for some practical I-live-here-now phrases (“I’d like to make an appointment to have my car inspected”?). This retreat is for you.

You can find out more information on the page Abby has created for us on her website at:

https://chateauchronicles.com/upcoming-retreats/move-to-france

We look forward to seeing you there!