Income Requirement: a monthly income equal to or greater than France’s minimum wage (SMIC), approximately €1,250 net (€1,500 gross) per month, or around €2,000 for a couple. Paris is the most expensive city in France when it comes to real estate and rent. However, it is possible to find affordable accommodation outside of Paris, even in the most popular urban areas. We’ve all heard about the high quality of life, superb climate and low crime rate. Joanna Leggett of Leggett Immobilier looks more closely at the practical issues. The golden rule: You get out what you put in Languedoc generally has fairly mild winters. Summers can and often do get very hot, sometimes above 40C, with high levels of humidity creating conditions that result in some incredibly dramatic and powerful storms. The Pentecost Feria of Nîmes– abig event that takes place every year around the feast of Pentecost. The Pentecost Feria lasts for a full five days, during which time there are bullfights, street parties, music, dancing, more dancing, and a general atmosphere of complete craziness and celebration of life.

If you’re after sunshine and long hot summers, then the south statistically beats the north. That said, I live in the north and it’s nowhere near as cold, wet and miserable as lots of people think! The most southern region of France, Languedoc is squeezed between the Midi-Pyrénées on the one side and Spain, Andorra, and the Mediterranean Sea on the other side.

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Montpellier is home to one of the oldest universities in the world as well as the oldest medical school still in operation. Past alumnae include Petrarch, Rabelais and Nostradamus. However, the average figures are greatly distorted by Paris, one of the most expensive cities in the world. When you move permanently to France, you become a French tax resident. It means your worldwide income has to be declared in France and is potentially taxable in France. The beautiful historic old town of Colmar in the Alsace region of France

Bordeaux enjoys beautiful walks and gardens, cafes and restaurants and, of course, as you’d expect, a grand wine museum that you would not want to miss. Not sure pride is the right term, but we know we have made the decision. And, we are bloody minded enough to succeed in all aspects of our venture. Where do you find your best bargains? You can look forward to a relatively high level of cultural diversity in France. 19% of the metropolitan population wasn’t born in the country, meaning you can expect a rich mix of races, religions and languages. The legendary status of footballers who come from immigrant families, like Zidane, Paul Pogba and Claude Makélélé, also shows it is possible for minorities to succeed in France – but there are underlying issues. Once you’ve sorted out how your precious belongings will be making the journey, it’s time to gain permission for the most important cargo: you. Based on where there are the best schools and educational facilities, the best shopping and employment prospects, the following departments are the top choice for families: Haute-Garonne in the Midi Pyrenees

A couple in retirement that needs a one-bedroom apartment can expect to pay anywhere up to €1,900 a month, depending on where they settle down. The areas of France most affected by the Tramontane are the Languedoc Littoral, that is, the coastal areas of the Languedoc along the west, and the inland areas of the Hérault, the Pyrénées-Orientales and the southern Aude. Being in the center of Aude, Limoux does get its share of winds. And looking at where Castres is located, it might get affected too. There’s a group on Facebook called Expats Living In France, the members are very friendly and always ready to help. It’s worth joining and having a chat there. Millions watch you on the telly and dream about following in your footsteps – what three key pieces of advice would you give them when starting out?

Many reasons that make Bordeaux one of the best places to live in France for families also make it highly attractive for retirees. Great leisure facilities, excellent infrastructure, the wine and food culture, fantastic entertainment all year round, and stunning architecture are some of the reasons why so many expat retirees fall in love with Bordeaux. France is well-connected internationally and is a very convenient location for traveling around Europe and globally. International flights

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As everyone’s financial circumstances are different, it is best to consult a tax specialist for advice. Officially, to qualify for a long-stay visa, your monthly income should be equivalent to the ‘SMIC’ (minimum wage in France). Starting May 2023, the minimum wage in France for an adult over 23 years is €1 747,20 per month. So when it comes to finding your ideal place to live in France – your first problem is usually, where? Where to live in France? Montpellier is not as famous as Nice, but it’s on the French Riviera too. Living on the French Riviera comes with a price, so you might wonder how expensive it is to live in Montpellier. On the whole, it’s more expensive than rural areas but not as pricey as Nice.