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Category: France

Before You Move to France

Most people begin thinking about practical questions before moving to France. They want to know where they should live, how much money they will need,

French Footsteps June 14, 2026

Normandy: A Land and History Shaped by the Sea

After more than thirteen years in France, there are still places I have never seen. Normandy was one of them. At the end of April,

Deborah Bine June 8, 2026

Bordeaux to Spain? 3 Reasons You’ll Want to Stop in Eauze

(This article is a paid partnership with HouseSitMatch) Bordeaux to Spain road trip? Make a stopover in Eauze, France. Set in the Gers in southwest

Deborah Bine May 4, 2026

2026 Best Places to Retire in France. Compare U.S. States to the 13 Regions of France

Find the Perfect Region Based on Your U.S. Hometown If you are among the growing number of Americans looking for the best places to retire

Deborah Bine April 25, 2026

After 13 Years in France, I’m Finally Learning the Language—Here’s What Changed

I’m learning French in France in a way that actually works. In the Pyrenees, French Wasn’t Optional I’ve just come back to Uzés from a

Deborah Bine April 23, 2026

A Medieval French Village Built in Circles: Getting Lost in Quarante

In Quarante, getting lost isn’t a mistake. It’s by design. Have you ever wished you could spend time “getting lost in a French village?” It’s

Deborah Bine April 19, 2026

A Big Tax Mistake Americans Make When Moving to France

Most people planning a move to France spend their time thinking about where to live, what things cost, and what daily life will feel like.

French Footsteps April 13, 2026

What Nobody Tells You About Bread Etiquette In France

Believe it or not, there’s bread etiquette in France — why it goes on the tabletop and other small rules Americans don’t expect One of

French Footsteps April 10, 2026

A Hidden Picasso Just Outside Uzès

When Amanda Summer reached out to me while visiting Uzès, I had no idea the conversation would lead to a guest post on my blog.

Deborah Bine April 2, 2026

I Loved France. I Left Because I Was Lonely.

Making Friends in France: What Americans Need to Know Before Moving. For many Americans, making friends in France turns out to be harder than securing

Deborah Bine March 24, 2026

How Healthcare in France Really Works for Americans

What’s covered, what’s not, and why “universal” doesn’t mean free Moving to France is exciting. It is also layered. Healthcare in France for Americans is

French Footsteps March 19, 2026

80th birthday tea party on a terrace outside Uzès in the South of France

Turning 80 in France: Fifty Friends and a Terrace in Uzès

I just turned 80. It’s as hard to admit as it is to imagine. If someone had told me years ago that I would celebrate

Deborah Bine March 10, 2026

Menton Lemon Festival: What to Know About the Fête du Citron in France

The Menton Lemon Festival (Fête du Citron) transforms the French Riviera each February. Here’s what to know — history, timing, tickets, and how to plan

Deborah Bine March 1, 2026