Why this American couple moved to France at 50 to "live a dream"

Want to move to France? ▶ Book a 1-to-1 consultation with our founder, Richard: https://bit.ly/4omJOqG ▶ Let our team help you move to France: https://bit.ly/486fhJ4 ▶ Use our Region Finder to find the PERFECT place for you to live in France: https://bit.ly/4p55oBa How much does it cost to move to France from the USA in your late 50s? For Kelli and John, they let the expert team at French Connections HCB handle all the complicated bits for them so they could “live their dream.” Here’s how John and Kelli from Arizona turned a 7-year dream of moving to France from the USA into reality. Lizzie caught up with John and Kelli 9 weeks after they’d arrived in Mirande to see how they’re getting on. Learn how they did it and exactly how much it cost them with French Connections HCB. In this episode of Real French Connections, we meet John and Kelli a couple from Arizona. After years of research and multiple trips to France they finally decided to stop waiting, sell up, say goodbye to their adult children and move to the small town of Mirande with their 2 Siberian huskies. What followed was a dream come true! Emotional yes. Worth it? Definitely. With the help of French Connections HCB John and Kelli didn’t just move country, they built what they call “a village within a village”. Learn how French Connections HCB helped them move to France from the USA. From visas and a safe French address to pet passports, a car, healthcare, tax codes, wills and financial planning, they chose the full package so they could just start living their dream life! In this video, John and Kelli share how French Connections HCB helped them with: A long stay visitor visa with remote working, prepared and checked by specialists so their TLS LA appointment felt calm and organised — they were even told they were “the most prepared people” the staff had seen in weeks Finding a safe long term rental (also known as a “Safe Address”) in Mirande that could be used for the visa, then arriving to a fully renovated 4 level home with utilities, Wi-Fi and modern comforts included, thanks to Richard’s help Bringing their 2 large dogs from Arizona to France, securing French pet passports and finding a local vet who liaised directly with their US vet Buying and insuring a car in France — including shortlisting vehicles, negotiating with garages, independent inspection, registration and delivery to their front door For anyone dreaming of moving to France from the USA — whether you’re still working or already retired — John and Kelli’s story shows what can happen when you have the team at French Connections HCB behind you. ▶ Many of our clients use Wise when moving money to France, so we’ve partnered with them. If you decide to use our link, we may receive a small commission, which helps support the channel. : https://bit.ly/3Ku0EpL Chapters: 0:00 Meet Kelli & John 2:56 Deciding on Gers, and Mirande 7:19 The confidence to move to France 9:00 Building a “tribe” in France. Why having a team mattered, working with Richard and the French Connections HCB team 11:26 Transporting their dogs to France & Dog passports 17:38 The services French Connection HCB provided and prices 19:00 Long stay visitor Visa & remote working ability cost 24:40 The major benefit of using French Connections HCB to move to France from the USA 26:06 Organising a "Safe Address" for Visa applications 28:55 Trusting Richard & Juliette when moving to France 31:34 Buying a car in France service cost 37:35 Cost of living differences in France vs USA 39:58 Home rental costs in France vs USA 43:00 French healthcare Carte Vitale application cost 47:20 Tax code creation and financial package service costs 49:35 Why they chose French Connections HCB to help them with financial planning 52:50 Why John & Kelli spent €25,000 to move to France with French Connections HCB 59:20 The emotional effects of moving to France 1:01:45 Advice for people who want to move to France & regrets 1:05:20 Making new friends in France & speaking the language 1:15:05 Long term plans to stay in France 👋 Thinking of moving to France? From a one-off solution to a full-service package. We’ve helped thousands of clients successfully settle in France. Everybody’s story is different, so our relocation services are tailored to your specific needs. From applying for a visa to setting up a business or renovating a property, our expert team can handle it all. https://bit.ly/4lextDZ https://richardhammondchambersborgnis... -- 👉Watch Next: Why This American Couple Moved to France at 70 | Life After Starting Over:    • From California to France: How Sandy & Geo...   Ready to Retire or Move to France from the USA? Steps to Make It Happen:    • Ready to Retire or Move to France from the...   Find French Connections HCB on Social Media: Instagram:   / frenchconnectionshcb   Facebook:   / frenchconnectionshcb