Expat Services France / Relocation / Homestays

30/09/2026

𝙋𝙖𝙧𝙞𝙨 𝙣’𝙚𝙨𝙩 𝙥𝙡𝙪𝙨 𝙛𝙤𝙧𝙘𝙚́𝙢𝙚𝙣𝙩 𝙡𝙚 𝙥𝙧𝙚𝙢𝙞𝙚𝙧 𝙧𝙚́𝙛𝙡𝙚𝙭𝙚 𝙙𝙚𝙨 𝙚𝙭𝙥𝙖𝙩𝙧𝙞𝙚́𝙨 𝙦𝙪𝙞 𝙨’𝙞𝙣𝙨𝙩𝙖𝙡𝙡𝙚𝙣𝙩 𝙚𝙣 𝙁𝙧𝙖𝙣𝙘𝙚.
D'autres villes séduisent de plus en plus : qualité de vie, dynamisme économique, accessibilité, marché immobilier… autant de critères qui pèsent aujourd’hui dans les choix de mobilité.

Chez Expat Services France - Relocation, nous le constatons également sur le terrain : les projets d’installation se diversifient et les grandes métropoles régionales ont clairement la cote.

👉À découvrir sur notre blog.
https://www.expat-services-france.com/relocation-france-2026-lyon-devance-paris/

Lyon détrône Paris dans nos dossiers de relocation 2026, avec une mission sur trois venant des Etats-Unis. Décryptage des nouvelles tendances de mobilité vers la France.

15/09/2026

AMERICANS, THE EXPLORERS…

One thing continues to amaze me about the American retirees we help relocate to France.

At 65, 70, sometimes older, they sell their homes, their furniture, leave behind friends, routines and everything familiar…

And cross the Atlantic to start a whole new life in France.

Sometimes in a city they barely know!

Maybe there is still a little of that pioneer spirit in American culture: the willingness to leave, explore, take a chance and simply say…

“Let’s give it a try!”

And the French? 🇫🇷

Well… perhaps we are more revolutionaries than explorers. 😄

We complain. We protest. We try to change things… but I don’t know many French people who decide at 70 to sell everything and start again on the other side of the Atlantic!

I’m exaggerating, of course. A little. 😉

But working with these American retirees always makes me wonder:
Would I be brave enough, at 70, to sell everything and start a new life in another country?

I’m really not sure!
And that may be what I admire most about them.

What a wonderful lesson in staying young: never stop exploring, never stop making plans, and never assume it’s too late for a new adventure.

At Expat Services France, we feel very lucky to help turn some of these adventures into a new life in France. 🇫🇷🇺🇸

08/09/2026

🇫🇷 Thinking about retiring to France?

Maybe France is still just a dream, or perhaps you've already started planning your move.

Either way, we'd love to know:

What is your biggest question or concern about retiring to France?

The visa? Healthcare? Taxes? Finding a home? Choosing the right city? Or simply figuring out where to start?

Tell us in the comments! We help American retirees relocate all across France and will be happy to answer your questions.

And if you prefer to keep your plans private, feel free to contact us directly.

Sophie
Expat Services France
[email protected]

26/08/2026

& an other great review fom Katy !

HIGHLY RECOMMEND EXPAT SERVICES FRANCE!!

I relocated to Toulouse, France from the US and they made the process so easy.
I was able to view apartments and secure housing from abroad that met all my criteria.
The entire team was so helpful with all my questions through the whole process.
My dedicated consultant in Toulouse made sure electricity and internet were either set up or in the process of being set up before I arrived.
They also helped communicate with the landlord for me with any questions about the lease.
If you are moving to France and know very little French, this is the relocation service you should use.
The most stressful part of my move was actually packing and shipping my stuff.
Once I arrived in France, everything else was taken care of.

Best money I ever spent.

26/08/2026

A 5 star review from Jeff !
Merci à lui !

I must say that Sophie and Eliza from Expat Services France are truly amazing. I honestly don't believe that any new comers to France who have yet to be able to speak French, and not knowing enough about the rental market here can be successful in renting a place. They are not just preparing documents for us, they go above and beyond to work with the agent to make our case. As I told them, the effort and time they spent for us, I felt like I underpaid them for the service. Highly recommended if you want to minimize the pain from apartment searching in France.

30/07/2026

American retirees are choosing France, and we've become the ones people turn to for it !

Lyon has become the city we place the most American retirees in, closely followed by Paris and Toulouse.
This year alone we've also guided people into Tours, Dijon, Nantes, Rennes, Angers, Metz, Bordeaux, the Dordogne, Nice, Montpellier, Strasbourg, Lille, plus several who arrived without a fixed destination and needed help figuring out where in France actually fit their life and budget.

Two things come up in almost every conversation: finding housing, and opening a French bank account. Both are harder than people expect when you're arriving from the US.

We've guided enough American retirees through both to know what works, and what tends to go wrong when people try to handle it alone from abroad.

If you're planning a move to France, or you haven't picked a city yet, we're happy to talk through what's realistic for your situation.
We can also help with immigration, tax advice, French classes, French Health system etc !

Hereunder a picture of Grenoble !

27/07/2026

"𝙒𝙝𝙮 𝙙𝙤 𝙮𝙤𝙪 𝙬𝙖𝙣𝙩 𝙩𝙤 𝙨𝙚𝙩𝙩𝙡𝙚 𝙞𝙣 𝙍𝙚𝙣𝙣𝙚𝙨?"
"𝙄 𝙖𝙨𝙠𝙚𝙙 𝘾𝙝𝙖𝙩𝙂𝙋𝙏… 𝙄'𝙫𝙚 𝙣𝙚𝙫𝙚𝙧 𝙗𝙚𝙚𝙣!" 😄
I had to smile when one of my American clients gave me that answer.
They had never been to France.
Never visited Rennes.
Yet they were ready to move across the Atlantic.

Honestly... why not?

AI has become an amazing tool to explore France. It can compare cities, explain the healthcare system, estimate the cost of living, and even suggest places you may never have considered.
It's a wonderful place to start.

But choosing where you'll spend the next chapter of your life is about much more than data.
Will you love the atmosphere?
Will the neighborhood feel right?
Can you picture yourself enjoying your morning coffee at the local café or shopping at the weekly market?
Those are questions no algorithm can answer.

That's why I always encourage future expats to take an Orientation Tour before making a final decision.

One day with our local expert can completely change your perspective. Sometimes it confirms your choice... and sometimes it introduces you to a place you hadn't even considered.

At Expat Services France / Relocation / Homestays, we're fortunate to have experienced local consultants throughout France. They know their cities inside and out and love sharing them with future expats.

Because while AI can point you in the right direction...

Nothing beats local knowledge when you're choosing your future home. 🇫🇷❤️

Would you be able to move to France only with an IA recommendation ?

https://www.expat-services-france.eu/

23/07/2026

There are some messages that mean a little more than others.

A few weeks ago, Timothy from My Best Money Life contacted me because he wanted to better understand how relocation companies work in France.

He admitted something that made me smile: he was initially quite skeptical.

After discussing our approach, our values, and the way we support international clients throughout France, he decided to write an independent review of Expat Services France.

As the founder of a company that has been helping expats settle in France for over 17 years, this kind of recognition is particularly meaningful.

Our mission has always been simple:
🏡 Make the French rental market accessible to people arriving from abroad.
🤝 Offer honest advice, even when it means telling a client that they don't need all of our services.
❤️ Reduce the stress of one of the biggest challenges of an international move: finding a home.

Thank you, Timothy, for taking the time to understand what we do and for sharing your experience.

If you're planning a move to France, I invite you to read his article. I hope it will give you a clearer picture of what relocation support can really bring.

👉 https://www.mybestmoneylife.com/expat-services-france-review-affordable-rental-support-for-expats

Honest review of Expat Services France. Why their rental‑search support may be worth it for expats moving to France.

02/07/2026

What's your biggest concern about retiring to France? 🇫🇷

Is it the visa, healthcare, finding a home, taxes, or simply knowing where to start?

We'd love to hear about your plans!
Feel free to leave a comment below or send us a message.

If you prefer, you can also visit expat-services-france.com to learn more about how we help American retirees relocate to France.

09/06/2026

⭐ Another successful relocation to France!
A huge thank you to Mike Palladino for his kind words and for trusting Expat Services France throughout his move to France.

Helping international families settle smoothly is exactly why we created Expat Services France more than 17 years ago.

From securing accommodation before arrival to arranging utilities, bank accounts and practical support, our goal is simple:
Allow our clients to enjoy their new life in France instead of worrying about administration.

Thank you again Mike for your trust and welcome to France! 🇫🇷

Need to contact us :
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