About Moving to France: The Surprises No One Warned Us About

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What We Got Wrong About Moving to France ✈️ We thought we did all our homework before moving to Nice, France—but real life has a way of surprising you. In this video, we’re sharing the unexpected realities of our move—from things we underestimated to what turned out way better than expected. - We picked the Port neighborhood reluctantly, thinking it was too far from the action—and now we wouldn’t trade the peace and quiet for anything. - We knew we didn’t speak much French—but we didn’t realize how isolating it would feel. - We were nervous about getting an unfurnished apartment, but now we’re loving the treasure hunts at local “troc” stores. - And don’t get us started on French customer service… - And yet, the cost of living in Nice has been much more affordable than we expected—actually comparable to our life in Houston! We’re also sharing what we absolutely got right: the beach, the weather, the amazing access to travel across Europe, and more. 🎥 Whether you're planning your own move, dreaming about retiring in France, or just curious about real expat life on the French Riviera—this video is for you. 👇 Let us know in the comments: What’s surprised you most about living abroad—or what are you most nervous about if you’re planning a move? — 📍 Chapters 0:00 Sharing Mistakes 1:21 Neighborhood Surprise 3:53 Language Barrier 7:14 Unfurnished Apartment Fears 9:47 Cost of Living in Nice 12:54 French Customer Service (A/C Woes) 15:06 What We Got Right — 💡 Subscribe for honest, real-life stories about moving abroad after 50, French Riviera life, and slow travel across Europe. ▶️ https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLU3SuI7zyOxZPfXqt9IBZnwGo7SCiijkY ▶️ @roamingretirement #MovingtoFrance #ExpatVlog #LifeInFrance #NiceFrance #TravelVlog #ExpatLife #RetireAbroad