Foolproof Tips for Moving to France with Allison Lounes, Episode 520

Join Us in France Travel Podcast

Annie Sargent

History, Art, Lifestyle, Travel, Paris, Places & Travel, Culture, Tour, Language, Monuments, Society & Culture, Visit, France

4.6 • 1K Ratings

🗓️ 17 November 2024

⏱️ 66 minutes

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Moving to France: Tips for Navigating French Bureaucracy with Allison Lounes

Are you dreaming of a life in France but unsure where to start? In this episode of Join Us in France, Annie Sargent welcomes Allison Lounes, an expert in helping people navigate the complexities of moving to France. Together, they dive into the nitty-gritty details of visas, healthcare, banking, and the essential steps for a smooth transition to French life.

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Allison, the founder of France Formation and author of Foolproof French Visas, shares her personal journey of moving to France and her expertise in assisting others to do the same. She explains the importance of selecting the right visa based on your plans, whether you're retiring, working, or starting a business in France. From understanding the "rule of butts" for tax residency to why you need to establish a solid paper trail for every administrative process, Allison's insights are invaluable.

The conversation also covers healthcare enrollment, driver's license exchanges, and the nuances of French banking. Allison reveals common mistakes people make when settling in and provides tips on how to avoid unnecessary stress. Annie and Allison also discuss the joys of embracing French culture and why preparation is key to a successful move.

If you've ever dreamed of living in France, this episode is packed with practical advice and real-life stories to guide you. Listen in for expert tips and actionable steps to make your French dream a reality.

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0:00.0	This is Join Us in France, episode 520.
0:21.4	Hello, I'm Annie Sargent, and join us in France, episode 520. Hello, I'm Annie Sargent, and join us in France is the podcast where we take a conversational
0:27.0	journey through the beauty, culture, and flavors of France. Today I bring you a trip
0:32.3	report with Alison Lunis, an expert on moving to France and the author of France Formation. In this episode,
0:40.4	Alison shares her incredible journey of relocating to Paris, top travel tips for exploring
0:46.5	lesser-known French gems, and invaluable advice for anyone dreaming of living in France. Her company specializes in helping folks who want to move to France.
0:58.0	I'll put links to her resources in the show notes, which you can find at join us in
1:02.4	France.com, 4.20, the numeral 520.
1:08.4	We recorded this episode on October 1st, 2024, before the U.S. election took place.
1:15.0	And any time there are elections, the folks who are not happy about the result like to think
1:20.7	about starting a new life somewhere else.
1:23.4	If this is the first episode of Join Us in France you've ever listened to because you're anxious about American politics, I recommend you listen to this one, of course, but also go to
1:33.5	join us in France.com and type Moving to France in the search box. You'll find more than 20 episodes
1:40.4	around this topic, buying property in France, moving to France with children, moving to
1:46.0	France on a long stay visitor visa for retired folks, growing old in France, renovating a house
1:53.3	in France, starting a new life in France in different areas of the country, having a baby
1:58.8	in France, etc.
2:05.7	Thousands of folks born in English-speaking countries move to France every year,
2:08.6	so this can definitely be done.
2:12.2	But it can get complicated, depend on your exact situation,
2:18.1	and that's why you might want to avail yourself of the services of professionals like Allison.
2:24.3	They do this every day. They can really help you. After my chat with Allison, for the magazine part of the podcast, I'll explain that there is one type of person who is ill-suited for a move
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