France Made Simple
autor: Catharine Higginson
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Why I Still Love Living in France: The Simple Things That Make It…
Why I Still Love Living in France: The Simple Things That Make It…
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Thinking about moving to France, retiring in France, or already living here? France Made Simple is the practical podcast for English speakers navigating life in France.
Host Catharine Higginson has spent more than 20 years living and working in France. Each week she shares honest advice, real experiences and practical guidance on buying property, renovating French homes, visas, healthcare, taxation, bureaucracy, learning the language, culture, and the everyday realities of French life.
Whether you’re planning your move, buying your dream home, starting a business, or simply trying to understand how life really works in France, France Made Simple helps you avoid costly mistakes and make confident decisions.
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- Why I Still Love Living in France: The Simple Things That Make It Worthwhile · 22 minMoving to France isn’t all paperwork, language struggles and worrying about money. Sometimes it’s homemade ratatouille, freshly caught sea bass and a dog running around the bay…
- Your Dream French Home: What the Listing Doesn’t Tell You · 28 minThat gorgeous French farmhouse looks perfect online. But what can you actually do with it? And what’s happening in the field next door? This week, I’m joined by Philip, the…
- You Can’t Live Off a View: Choosing Your Life in France · 33 minThat beautiful stone house might come with stunning views. But how far is the school, how much will it cost to heat, and are you about to become a full-time taxi service for your…
- French Bank Accounts: What You Need to Know · 21 minNeed a French bank account but already stuck on the proof-of-address problem? Welcome to France. In this episode of France Made Simple, I explain what new arrivals need to know…
- Moving To France? Rent Before You Regret! · 32 minThat gorgeous French house might tick every box. But will you actually enjoy living there? In this episode of France Made Simple, I’m joined by Ben, who helps people moving to…
- French Home Insurance: The Myths That Could Cost You Thousands · 39 minFrench home insurance is not quite as straightforward as you might expect, especially if you’re coming from the UK or another country with a different insurance system. In this…
- Moving to France? 5 Mistakes I Made So You Don’t Have To! · 27 minMoving to France can be an exciting new chapter but there are a few mistakes that can make the transition considerably harder than it needs to be. In this episode of France Made…
- French Car Insurance: Don’t Listen to Steve on Facebook! · 43 minFrench Car Insurance: What You Really Need to Know Car insurance in France is one of those subjects surrounded by endless urban myths, conflicting advice and the inevitable “my…
- 5 Reasons NOT to Buy a Property in France! · 28 minBuying a property in France can be exciting, romantic and, occasionally, a spectacularly expensive mistake… In this episode, I go back to one of the earliest topics I tackled on…
- French Healthcare Explained: What Is a Mutuelle and Do You Need One? · 37 minFrench health insurance can leave you facing a maze of unfamiliar terms, confusing reimbursement percentages and potentially expensive gaps in cover. Choose the wrong policy or…
- From Little House on the Prairie to Green Bean Hell · 20 minFrom playing Little House on the Prairie in a London garden to fishing for mullet in the Bay of Mont Saint-Michel… how exactly did that happen? In this rather more personal…
- La Rentrée in France — What You Really Need to Know · 28 minIf you’re moving to France with children, already living here, or simply trying to understand what happens when the long summer holidays finally come to an end… this episode is…
- No Filter France: The Reality of Expat Life After 20 Years · 34 minThis one’s a straight-up, no-filter Q&A. No polishing, no “France is perfect” fantasy, just me keeping it real! I’m answering your questions about what it’s actually like living…
- What Moving to France Does to Your Mind: A Therapist’s View on Expat Life · 42 minIn this episode, I’m chatting with Julia a therapist who made the move to France three years ago—and hasn’t looked back, despite the inevitable challenges along the way…! This is…
- Moving to France? The Visa Mistakes That Get You Rejected · 41 minMoving to France sounds straightforward—until your visa gets rejected! In this episode, I’m chatting to immigration guru (!), or immigration GP as he prefers to be known, Fabien…
- The Truth About Moving to France: Why Some People Thrive—and Others Want Out · 31 minEvery year, people move to France looking for a better lifestyle. Some absolutely love it. Others quietly (or sometimes, not so quietly!) regret the decision. So what makes the…
- Your Best Life in France After 50: Staying Active, Social and Sane ! · 34 minMoving to France after 50 can feel like the start of something wonderful… until it doesn’t. Behind the dream, there can be quieter challenges—loneliness, loss of routine…
- Baume du Mont: Building a Homegrown Brand in the Shadow of Mont-Saint-Michel · 24 minWhat does it take to turn a simple idea into a product people genuinely rely on for recovery? In this week’s episode, I sit down with Ameline, the co-founder of Baume de Mont, a…
- Making It Work in France: The Mindset You Actually Need · 30 minMoving to France is often sold as a lifestyle upgrade—long lunches, beautiful villages, and a slower pace of life. And while all of that exists, the reality of building a life…
- Going Green In France… · 20 minIn this episode, we explore practical and realistic ways to make your French home more environmentally friendly, without losing its character or charm! From improving insulation…
