From Colorado to France: The Visa That Changed Everything

How do you actually move to France from the USA without a job? 🇫🇷 This American couple did it using the profession libérale visa—and started a business in just 5 months. Thinking about a move to France, or need help settling into life here? Book a 1-on-1 Clarity consultation with me: https://tidycal.com/livingwellinfranc... In this episode, I sit down with an American couple, Jennie and Kyle, who made the leap from Colorado to Aix-en-Provence, using the profession libérale visa—and completely transformed their lives. Just 5 months ago, they arrived in France with their 18-year-old daughter, and their dog, ready to start fresh. Since then, they’ve been building a natural wellness business, learning French, and navigating the realities of expat life in a new country. We talk about: How they moved to France without a traditional job offer How difficult it was to get the profession libérale visa What it’s really like moving to France with a family and pets Starting a business in France as an American Learning French and adapting to daily life The biggest challenges (and surprises) after 5 months abroad Whether you’re dreaming of relocating to France, starting a business overseas, or just curious about expat life, this episode gives you a real, honest look at what it takes. Check out Jennie's youtube channel 'Practical Natural Wellness' here:    • Moving to France after 50 and what it taug...   and her website: https://practicalnaturalwellness.com Welcome to Living Well in France — thoughtful stories about French culture, creativity, expat life, learning the language, and finding joy in everyday life in France. ▶️ Other popular videos you may enjoy • Surprising French Habits That Lead to a Happy Life    • Surprising French Habits That Lead to a Ha...   • Living in Antibes — The Best Town for Expats on the French Riviera?    • Living in Antibes: The Best Town for Expat...   • I Left Everything and Moved to France Alone — What Nobody Told Me    • I Left Everything and Moved to France Alon...   • The Art of French Frugality — How They Live Well on Less    • The Art of French Frugality - How They Liv...   • The Most French City in France?    • The Most French City in France?   • Retiring to France as an American — What You Need to Know    • Retiring to France as an American (2026) |...   • Leaving the US for France — Facing Fear and Chasing Dreams    • Leaving the US for France | Facing Fear an...   • Struggling to Make Friends in France? Here’s What Works    • How I Made French Friends as an Immigrant ...   • The Truth About the French Way of Life — What We Can Learn    • The Truth About the FRENCH way of Life | W...   ✨ Support the channel & bring a touch of France into your home Shop my museum-quality matte art prints, inspired by life in France. Every purchase helps support this channel 💛 👉 https://living-well-in-france-shop.fo... 🎨 View my original paintings Explore my full portfolio and original works: 👉 https://www.jdyachtpaintings.com 📸 Daily life in France on Instagram Behind-the-scenes moments, art, and French living: 👉 @livingwellinfrance Improve your spoken French For real progress, I recommend one-on-one lessons with iTalki — flexible, affordable, and excellent teachers. 👉 https://go.italki.com/livingwell2507 Lingopie (French learning through TV & film)👉 https://lingopie.com/?ref=zgfjy2j&utm... ______________________________________________________________________________________ Need to Transfer Money? Open a Wise account and get your first transfer up to $600 fee-free (new customers only): 👉 https://wi.se/livingwellinfrance 🇫🇷 Dreaming of moving to France? I recommend French Connections, who can help you plan your move: 👉 https://bit.ly/3MGIFwZ Book a free 30-minute consultation here: 👉 https://calendly.com/d/cvgn-t42-ym8/j... 🇫🇷 Need A Good Insurance Company in France? Check out Fab French Insurance: 🌐 Website: https://www.fabfrenchinsurance.com/r/... 📧 Email: [email protected] _________________________________________________________________________________ 📚 Books I recommend (France, creativity & learning French) These are books I’ve personally read and loved. Links below are affiliate links, meaning I may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you — thank you for supporting the channel! • The Bonjour Effect — French conversation decoded https://amzn.to/3HyJ6Yb • The Culture Map — Understanding cultural differences https://amzn.to/45ktWPl • Big Magic — Creative living beyond fear https://amzn.to/45jW2u6 • 1000 Years of Annoying the French https://amzn.to/3HynGue • The French Revolution: A History https://amzn.to/47Tik7B • Everything You Always Wanted to Know About the French https://amzn.to/3VXeOll • French All-in-One For Dummies https://amzn.to/4n770cI • French Short Stories for Beginners https://amzn.to/4nEA8rD #MovingToFrance #ExpatLife #FranceVisa #AmericansInFrance #LifeInFrance #MoveAbroad #ExpatFamily #LivingAbroad