A lot of people from the UK have moved to France and haven’t looked back. If you are thinking about moving from the UK to France, you may be wondering what life will be like there, whether you are moving for work or with your family. There are pros and cons to moving to France, especially if you have young children, worry about the language barrier, or don’t know where to move. All of this and more is in our guide to help you make this important choice.
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What is the quality of life like in France?
France is a good place to live, and most people who move there from another country feel like they made the right choice. France has a more laid-back way of life, especially in the country, with delicious food and drink and close friendships. When people from the UK move to France, health care can be a big worry. But France has great health care for people who live there, and you can get it after living there for a certain amount of time. In general, people in France make more money, have a good balance between work and life, and have a lot to do in their free time, including visiting cultural sites and doing things outside.
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Learning the language
People who live in the UK are used to being greeted in English everywhere they go. Even though English is widely spoken in France, especially in the bigger cities, learning French is one of the best things you can do if you want to move there. You can move to France even if you don’t know French, but it will be very hard to join the local community and make friends. Most expats choose to learn French or already speak it fluently, and many of them say it’s important to know the language if you want to live in France. If you want to move to France and get a job there, you will need a good level of French to deal with the paperwork and make friends in the area.
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This might seem like one of the bad things about moving to France, but it’s not. There are many ways to improve your working French in France or before you move there. Not only that, but it’s a beautiful language that can help you fit in with French life in a big way.
Where to Move in France
For some people, Paris may be the only place they want to go. But it’s important to remember that France has more places to live than just the capital. Choosing where to live in France is a personal choice that depends on your job, the schools in the area (if you’re moving to France with kids), your budget, and other needs.
France is a big country, so it’s a good idea to visit a few places before deciding where to move. You can choose from many beautiful coastal areas, charming rural areas, busy market towns, and lively cities. Every part of France has different scenery, a different language to learn, and tasty food to try. Here are some of the best places in France to live:
# Paris: As the capital of France and the only city with more than a million people, Paris has a faster pace of life with all of France’s charm and style. There is a lot to do at night, and the public transportation is great.
# Montpellier: Montpellier is a nice place for families who want to move to France. There are great schools, and many of them are bilingual. There are also a lot of fun things for kids and families to do. Also, Montpellier is a very safe part of France, so you can feel at ease there. Property can be pricey, though, because it is so popular.
# Luberon: If you want to see France in a more natural way, rural Luberon is a great choice. In the French countryside, there are lots of places to walk, beautiful natural scenery, and a slower pace of life. Even though the facilities and public transportation will be worse, there will be plenty of ways to get exercise and play sports.
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Moving to France with family
If you are thinking about moving to France with your young family, you might want to know how kids live there. France is a great place to raise kids, and the health care and education it gives to young people are also very good. Also, there are lots of things to do to keep children busy. This includes not only local clubs but also sports, museums, and other things to do. Schools and outside clubs are also great places for kids and their parents to make friends and learn how to speak another language.
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Moving to France for work
If you move from the UK to France, you will find that your job is different. With a 35-hour work week, British expats will be able to work 13 hours less per week. This gives you more time to enjoy living in France, giving you a good balance between work and life as you find more time to relax. Lunch breaks are very important, and they can last for up to two hours a day, giving you time to get to know your coworkers well.
When you move to France for work, you get higher wages, more public holidays than in the UK, and a lot of annual leave. France has the most vacation time in Europe, at about 30 days a year, so there’s no reason not to see the rest of the country.
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Even though our guide has tips on how to move to France, you should do a lot of research before making any big international move. Moving things from one country to another involves a lot of paperwork as well as legal and physical steps. Check out our international moving advice to make sure you have thought of everything you need for an international move. We can help you deal with legal issues, finances, and other administrative and logistical problems so that your move goes as smoothly as possible.