Moving to France

Expats certainly make the most of their time in France, immersing themselves in the country’s rich heritage and lively atmosphere. Its capital city, Paris, is regularly voted as having the best, most diverse range of sights in the world. In addition, the Alps are the ideal destination for visitors who revel in the beauty of the mountains.

Although those moving to France are some of the best educated in the world, money is not their main motivation. They do not move there expecting a large salary boost, instead they take advantage of France’s location on the doorstep of some of Europe’s most famous sites. For international workers, the French working culture provides them with the work-life balance to enjoy their travels.

While a relaxed approach to life can be part of France’s appeal, this can be a source of frustration when you first arrive. But once you slow down and embrace the ‘c’est la vie’ attitude, you’ll start to appreciate the Gallic lifestyle.

Given everything the country has to offer, it is no surprise that more and more expats are choosing to make the country their permanent home. Buying property is a key indicator of expats establishing themselves permanently somewhere and, with half of those in France already owning property in the country, its long-term appeal is unmistakable.