Helping Americans Retire and Live in France
We share what we’ve learned about moving to France, from Visitor visas and healthcare to taxes, housing, finances and everyday life.
Retire to France Guide 2026
How to Retire to France from the US: Visas, Healthcare, Taxes & Cost of Living
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Visas + Bureaucracy
Navigate visas, residency permits, banking, and French paperwork with practical, real-world guidance.
Finance + Taxes
Make sense of French taxes, banking, retirement income, and the financial side of living abroad.
Lifestyle
Explore the realities of everyday life in France, including culture, routines, language, food, and social norms.
Housing
Learn how to rent, buy, furnish, and manage a home in France with fewer surprises along the way.
Healthcare
Understand how French healthcare works, from insurance and doctors to prescriptions, reimbursements, and long-term care.
Resources
Find the tools, services, apps, and products that simplify settling into France and your daily life.
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About Us
Bonjour!
We’re an American couple who moved to France in early 2025 on the VLS-TS Visitor Visa. We currently live in Annecy after initially trying out Nice.
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