Moving to France: The Biggest Mistakes People Make (No One Warns You)

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We packed up our life in London and moved to the South of France with two small children and a dog, and while life here really is beautiful, there are things I honestly wish someone had told us before moving. In this video, I share the biggest mistakes people make when moving to France, based on our real experience living in the South of France for over a year. This isn’t meant to be negative - it’s honest, practical, and meant to help you avoid making life harder than it needs to be when relocating abroad. Moving to France can be an incredible lifestyle change, but it’s very different from the dream people often imagine, especially when it comes to housing, work, language, and integration. 👉 In this video, I talk about: - Buying a house too quickly in France - The realities of old stone houses (including damp, cold & mice 😅) - Why finding work in France is harder than expected - The truth about salaries and remote work - Why you won’t “just learn French along the way” - Making friends and integrating into village life - Why moving to France doesn’t automatically mean a slow, stress-free life We absolutely love our life in the South of France, but we definitely made some mistakes along the way. If you’re thinking about moving to France, planning life abroad, or already living here, I hope this video helps you feel more prepared and less alone. ✨ More videos you might enjoy: 🇫🇷 Moving to France: Why Languedoc Was the Best Decision Ever! → https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=roIsiwLPyoE 🇫🇷 French Market Adventure → https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OhPcBZyQj9M&t=57s 🇫🇷 The REAL Challenges of Living in the South of France → https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YfqwiEZIhB4&t=40s If you enjoy honest videos about family life, moving abroad, and living in the South of France, please like the video and subscribe to Simple Life in the South of France 🌿 Thanks so much for watching — à bientôt. 🙂 Timestamps: 00:00 Intro – Moving from London to the South of France 00:48 Mistake #1 – Buying a house too quickly 03:17 Mistake #2 – Moving without a job lined up 05:06 Mistake #3 – Thinking you’ll “learn French along the way” 06:59 Mistake #4 – Expecting easy integration & friendships 08:29 Mistake #5 – Expecting instant slow, stress-free life 09:50 Final thoughts & lessons learned