Tag: France
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Living in France as a Retired Expat: What Daily Life Feels Like
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When I began researching about living in France, I approached it the way many people do when thinking about retirement. I looked at location, size, access to art and music, walkability and whether I could comfortably live without a car. Affordability mattered too. Annecy checked all the practical boxes, and…
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Buying a Car in France as an Expat: Step-by-Step Guide
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Buying a car in France can feel intimidating at first especially as an expat, but it’s a very doable process once you know the steps. From paperwork to insurance, inspection, and even alternative ways to buy a car. Here’s everything I learned when I purchased my used car a few…
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French Parapharmacies Explained: How Homeopathy Works in France
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I felt called to write this second part mostly because I’m currently on week who knows what of cold symptoms, sore throat, lingering cough, the whole package. So it feels fitting to talk about pharmaceuticals in France, especially for me their very different approach to everyday illnesses. Here are French parapharmacies…
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Top 5 French Pharmacy Beauty Picks
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One of the nicest surprises I’ve stumbled upon while living in France is the treasure trove of beauty and skincare products inside the French parapharmacies. If you’ve ever wondered what the “para” in front of pharmacie means, it simply signals that this is where one can find skin and beauty…
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Retiring in France: Finding The City That Stole My Heart
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When I started to think about life retiring in France, I never imagined that choosing a city would become its own little adventure. Last year, I gave myself three months to explore. I spent half the time in the south of France, and half in a town I only read…
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Expat Life In France – Weekly Markets
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I have been in France for a grand total of four weeks now. One of my favorite Saturday rituals has become the Saturday morning market. Luckily for me, it’s right around the corner from where I live. By mid-morning, the streets are alive with a colorful sea of umbrellas stretching…
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Things No One Tells You About Moving Abroad
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If you’ve ever thought about living abroad, here’s what I wish I’d known and the things no one tells you about moving abroad. Have you ever thought about moving to another country, then immediately talk yourself out of it because it seemed impossible? I get it. I almost did the…
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French Christmas Market Magic
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I’ve been living in Annecy for a while now, and it’s truly starting to feel familiar. I’ve discovered little shortcuts to my favorite places, making the city feel even more like home. Right now, I’m getting ready for a visit from my daughter, and as always, we’ve packed our agenda…
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The Rhythms of Retirement in France
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Living a retired life in France has been an experience both familiar and transformative. Having spent enough time here to settle into the rhythms of retirement in France, I’ve realized that though the setting is different the experience of my days still carries threads of who I’ve always been. Routine…
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The Next Adventure in Annecy
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Timeless Charm with cobblestone adventures in the French Alps As the Uber driver pulled away with a cheery “Good Luck!” I stood in the foyer like a seasoned explorer about to embark on the next adventure in Annecy. I was surrounded by my suitcase and a collection of oddly shaped…