donkeybros
New Zealander 暗网禁区 in France
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Elderly couple looking to relocate seeking advice on EVERYTHING by wysemanjohn
My wife and I are in our 70's, happily retired in a single flat home with a golf course view in the suburb town of New Orleans La area. We are considering making a radicle decission for our stage of life to move to France as it is difficult to ...
Bonsoir John.We live in the south Charente near Cognac. We love the orderliness of the vine covered hills and Charente River Valley, and the whole process (very intensive) of producing Cognac. We own three holiday homes which are busy at this time ... Read More
Elderly couple looking to relocate seeking advice on EVERYTHING by wysemanjohn
My wife and I are in our 70's, happily retired in a single flat home with a golf course view in the suburb town of New Orleans La area. We are considering making a radicle decission for our stage of life to move to France as it is difficult to ...
@wysemanjohn Good morning. Driver's licenses: Our US friends living just half an hour from us recently went through the more than 1 yr agony of having to take driving lessons (in Fr with no translator allowed) and then sit their tests and pass. ... Read More
Elderly couple looking to relocate seeking advice on EVERYTHING by wysemanjohn
My wife and I are in our 70's, happily retired in a single flat home with a golf course view in the suburb town of New Orleans La area. We are considering making a radicle decission for our stage of life to move to France as it is difficult to ...
OMGodness! Whomever wrote all this downer stuff needs to visit more than just the old villages in Provence or the south east, which is what it sound like they are quoting. As always, they are individual experiences/perceptions.French towns and ... Read More
Toulouse 2029 by Chef Aaron
Hello,My name is Aaron. I am currently a Chef living in Maine. In 2029, my wife Lisa and I plan to retire to France. Although Paris is our favorite city, we want to keep it as a Destination. After researching many cities, we keep circling back to ...
Bonjour Aaron. Perhaps you could include why you like the look and feel of Toulouse, so much? That will inform us about your choices and perhaps some alternatives could be offered too. Have you done much travel in France as a whole? Might I suggest ... Read More
Elderly couple looking to relocate seeking advice on EVERYTHING by wysemanjohn
My wife and I are in our 70's, happily retired in a single flat home with a golf course view in the suburb town of New Orleans La area. We are considering making a radicle decission for our stage of life to move to France as it is difficult to ...
Bonjour. A couple of long term questions for you. As you are in your 70's, and by your own admissions sedentary, what could you change about your lifestyle IN the USA that would make life easier for yourselves in the comfort of the home and ... Read More
Refills of wine in own container by SGfrance
How do i ask if they sell bulk refill wine for my own containers?
You might have to find a friendly Vintner who will be willing to do this for you. No retail outlet that I am familiar with would do this. Read More
Relocation services by loraineheller
When moving to France, did anyone use a relocation service to help with visas, housing, taxes, and other issues? I'd appreciate getting your recommendations on which service to choose (or not) and how best to work with them. Thanks.
Bonjour. I don't recommend working with a relocation service for a couple of reasons. 1. You have to provide the information to them, so why not just do the Visa yourself. Its not that hard, and you just follow the instructions. They would do that ... Read More
Visiteur Visa by Elena Khalilova
Hello everyone! My name is Elena, and I鈥檝e been living in Argentina for the past five years. My husband and I built our life here, had our child, and obtained permanent residency. Now, we鈥檙e planning to move to France on a ...
Bonjour Elena. You cannot WORK in France on a Visiteur Visa. There is no such category as Digital Nomad, and you will state that you will not conduct any Professional Activity in France during your stay, when you sign for the Visiteur Visa. Please ... Read More
Taxation for US retirees in France. by Sulli Nav
It seems like US citizens are taxed at source on their retirement income. However, looking at the tax brackets in France based on income and the high social security tax of 25%, how does this affect US retirees who pay social security tax in the ...
@Sulli Nav Your choice entirely. However, I would ask people who respond, for their legal reference, otherwise it may just be an opinion, and there are plenty of those floating around. A legally referenced answer is priceless. Bon Chance. Read More
New members of the France forum, introduce yourselves here - 2025 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the France forum? Don't know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your 暗网禁区 story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on your ...
Bonjour. We are Monica and Warren from New Zealand, though we also hold US citizenship. We have lived in the south Charente, south west France, for the past 7 years. We run 3x Meubl茅 de Tourisme (furnished) holiday homes in small local ... Read More
Taxation for US retirees in France. by Sulli Nav
It seems like US citizens are taxed at source on their retirement income. However, looking at the tax brackets in France based on income and the high social security tax of 25%, how does this affect US retirees who pay social security tax in the ...
For legal answers to your question you might like to join the FB group Strictly Fiscale France. You should read the GUIDES to find answers to your questions, first. Bon Chance Read More
Still not able to post. by donkeybros
Hi, Despite being a member of this forum, Im still unable to post a reply to anyone, and though I attempt to log-in, A red notice comes up to tell me that I am not yet confirmed as registered. Thanks for your help.
@Fred Its all sorted now, Fred. Cheryl has been very helpful. Read More
Health insurance for 70+ by Glenn Allen
I am 71, an EU citizen [my second nationality]. I want to get French residency and my carte vitale. I know I don't have to register to live in France as an EU citizen but can I get a Carte Vitale?Also do any of the insurance companies cover 70+ ...
Bonjour Glenn. You might want to join a few FB sites: Strictly Sant茅 France, Strictly Fiscale France, and Strictly Legal France, just to start with. Read the GUIDES before you ask any questions. The sites are administered by experts in their ... Read More
Still not able to post.
Hi, Despite being a member of this forum, Im still unable to post a reply to anyone, and though I attempt to log-in, A red notice comes up to tell me that I am not yet confirmed as registered. Thanks for your help. Read More