Do we regret moving to the south of france? The truth about our budget. #home #budget #immigrants

Honestly, moving from Brittany down to Quillan feels like changing countries sometimes. Up in Brittany, everything was… softer, you know? Grey skies, a bit of drizzle most days, that Atlantic wind that sneaks into your bones. Down here in Occitanie, it’s the opposite—blue skies, bright sun, and that dry heat in summer. And then the wind! The tramontane is something else entirely. Food-wise, it’s been a proper shift too. In Brittany, it was all about galettes, seafood, salted butter—simple but rich. Down here, it’s heartier, more rustic—think cassoulet, duck, local wines. You feel like meals take longer, and people really sit and enjoy them. The lifestyle is different as well. In Brittany, people felt a bit more reserved at first—friendly, but it takes time. Around Quillan, it’s warmer in every sense. People chat more easily, there’s that southern openness, a bit more spontaneity. Costs surprised me too. Property down here is generally cheaper than in coastal Brittany, especially away from the sea. But everyday life? It balances out—some things are cheaper, some not. Markets here are amazing though, and you can eat really well without spending a fortune. And then there’s the landscape—going from the ocean to the foothills of the Pyrenees… that’s a big change. I swapped waves for mountains, and honestly, I don’t miss the constant damp! Running Order - Chapters: 00:00 Intro 00:54 Moving from North to South 02:18 Weather 05:59 Heating costs 09:10 Running the House Costs 10:20 Food differences 14:16 Energy Costs 18:15 Community 25:26 Language 28:42 Summary Frugal Queen in France We are a British couple living in the south of France on a budget. Frugal recipes, days out, home renovations and day to day making do in France. We’ll give you hints, tips, advice and an insight into our life in France. Discounts Available: Power Stations We Use Power Station/Banks by Allpowers by using the code 'Frugal Queen' you can get a 10% discount off of your purchase. Allpowers Link: https://iallpowers.eu/?ref=tfbpo4zd We also use AFERIY Portable Power stations specifically the AFERIY P310 By using this link here : https://eu.aferiy.com/?ref=FRUGALQUEEN and the coupon code FRUGAL QUEEN you can get an extra 6% off the purchase price. We have used both these products for several years now and recommend both. Flexispot chair used by Mike when editing: Sentinel Chair: https://tinyurl.com/FrugalQueeninFrance Budget Book Recommendation Link to book: https://shorturl.at/Xv5Fp Link to Full Shop https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/FrugalCo... Instagram   / frugalqueen.  . Equipment used Camera : iPhone Editing : iMovie on a Mac mini Music: YouTube Copyright Free Epidemic Sound Audionautix is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/... Artist: http://audionautix.com/ Some Sound from Zapsplat.com YouTube Audio Library Apple iMovie*