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France

May 04, 20252 min read


Why Live In France

France is a wonderful place to move to with 79% of people who move to France satisfied they made the move, according to InterNations’ 2018 Expat Insider survey. 

Parents can rest assured that France is a great place to raise children as the nation is ranked second for raising kids and providing them with education and childcare. Plus, kids will be excited to know they will be living close to Disneyland Paris. 

In France, there is something for everyone. Residents enjoy gorgeous beaches in the south, hiking and skiing locations in the Alps, and dreamy castles in the north. 

France has universal healthcare and one can earn a good living by moving to France Depending on which city and company you’re working for, lunchtimes can last for an hour and a half to two hours. France has a legally mandated 35-hour working week. 

If you are a foodie, you will love that you can eat and drink to your heart's content. 

If you’re moving for work, the major cities to consider are Paris, Marseille, Lyon, or Toulouse. The cities offer a variety of homes from single family to townhomes to rentals. 

It is highly recommended that if you move to France that you embrace the culture and definitely learn French. Be sure to research what documents you will need to move to France and what you need to apply for. 

France has a low crime rate, with the US government advising that there is a “moderate risk from crime in Paris, and minimal risk from crime in Bordeaux, Lyon, Marseille, Rennes, Strasbourg, and Toulouse.”  

- This information is according to MoveHub

Real Estate In France

What does a home priced at $500,000 in U.S. Dollars look like in France?

Home Details

Is the home a single-family home, condominium, or townhome? 

This lovely home is a single-family home at the price of $739,284 in U.S. dollars.

Maison

Maison

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Is the home located in the city or the suburbs? 

The home is close to the La Garonne River.

How many bedrooms and bathrooms does the home have?

This is a 6 bedroom, 2 bath home. 

Is the home a new construction home or a resale?

The home is a resale.

Are there any unique features or amenities included with the home?

We find the Sainte Marie school group a few steps from the property. In terms of public transport, there are nine bus lines as well as the tram line A (Thiers-Benauge) 3 minutes away on foot.

Mary Ellen was born and raised in Long Island, New York. After graduating from college, she worked on Wall Street for JP Morgan in New York City. For the past 25+ years, she has been living in the Alpharetta, Georgia with her husband and daughter. International travel and business are her passions and she loves to go to as many different countries of the world as possible and to indulge in the culture.

Mary Ellen has an outgoing personality and is known to be aggressive in marketing real estate. Her goal is to make YOU happy and she knows that buying and selling houses can be very stressful. Her job is to make it as stress-free as possible. With her background in accounting and finance, she will be able to help you find the best value your money can buy.

Her professional associations and certifications include Atlanta Board of Realtors, Leadership Council for Keller Williams Realty, CIPS (Certified International Property Specialist) and CFIS (Certified Foreign Investor Specialist) as well as being a member of KWGPS (Keller Williams Realty Global Property Specialist). In the past several years, Mary Ellen has worked to achieve several additional designations including CLHMS (Certified Luxury Home Marketing Specialist), SFR (Short Sale and Foreclosure Specialist, e-Pro Certified and a Certified DRS AgentTM

Mary Ellen Vanaken

Mary Ellen was born and raised in Long Island, New York. After graduating from college, she worked on Wall Street for JP Morgan in New York City. For the past 25+ years, she has been living in the Alpharetta, Georgia with her husband and daughter. International travel and business are her passions and she loves to go to as many different countries of the world as possible and to indulge in the culture. Mary Ellen has an outgoing personality and is known to be aggressive in marketing real estate. Her goal is to make YOU happy and she knows that buying and selling houses can be very stressful. Her job is to make it as stress-free as possible. With her background in accounting and finance, she will be able to help you find the best value your money can buy. Her professional associations and certifications include Atlanta Board of Realtors, Leadership Council for Keller Williams Realty, CIPS (Certified International Property Specialist) and CFIS (Certified Foreign Investor Specialist) as well as being a member of KWGPS (Keller Williams Realty Global Property Specialist). In the past several years, Mary Ellen has worked to achieve several additional designations including CLHMS (Certified Luxury Home Marketing Specialist), SFR (Short Sale and Foreclosure Specialist, e-Pro Certified and a Certified DRS AgentTM

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