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49 questions
Moving & paperwork
How do you apply for or renew a French residence permit in 2026?
How do you exchange a foreign driving licence in France in 2026?
How do you get a French tax number and file your first tax return in 2026?
How can a newcomer open a bank account in France in 2026?
How do you register for French health insurance and get a Carte Vitale in 2026?
How do you validate a French long-stay visa after arrival in 2026?
Housing & rent
How can you avoid rental scams in France in 2026?
Can foreigners buy property in France in 2026?
Can foreigners get a mortgage in France in 2026?
How do you rent a home in France in 2026?
How much is rent in France in 2026?
Can you rent in France without a guarantor in 2026?
How do rental contracts and deposits work in France in 2026?
Weather & climate
Where has the best climate in France in 2026?
Does it rain a lot in France in 2026?
Where does it snow in France in 2026?
How hot does France get in summer in 2026?
What is the weather like in France in 2026?
Does France get cold in winter in 2026?
Expat community
What are the best expat groups in France in 2026?
Where are the biggest expat communities in France in 2026?
What is the expat community like in France in 2026?
How can expat families find community in France in 2026?
Where to live
Where are the best places to live in France for families in 2026?
Where are the best places to live in France for remote workers in 2026?
Is Bordeaux a good place to live in 2026?
Is Montpellier a good place to live in 2026?
Is Nice a good place to live in 2026?
Is Toulouse a good place to live in 2026?
Is Paris or Lyon better to live in 2026?
Where should you live in France in 2026?
Social life & lifestyle
What is café and dining culture like in France in 2026?
What is dating like in France in 2026?
Is France dog-friendly in 2026?
Is it easy to make friends in France in 2026?
What is nightlife like in France in 2026?
Is France a good place to retire in 2026?
What is social life like in France in 2026?
What is work-life balance like in France in 2026?
Language & English
Can you live in France with English in 2026?
Do you need French for residence, long-term residence, or citizenship in France in 2026?
What is the best way to learn French in France in 2026?
Should you learn Standard French or a regional language in France in 2026?
Cost of living
How much do groceries and eating out cost in France in 2026?
How expensive is France in 2026?
What is the real cost of living in Lyon in 2026?
What monthly budget do you need for France in 2026?
What is the real cost of living in Paris in 2026?
How much are utilities, internet, and transport in France in 2026?
