Moving to France Post US Election with Fabien Pelissier and Adrian Leeds

[@lollygee172]

I’ve just returned from my first trip to France.. i spent 6weeks exploring potential areas. For me the big cities were just too much! So it’s important to know what you want and the kind of lifestyle you desire. While Adrienne has some good points for consideration, and I initially thought I wouldn’t want a car, I quickly changed my mind. Driving through France is wonderful and opens up so many more beautiful options. I particularly liked the Dordogne, and Lot et Garonne areas. One piece of advice I received from a lovely Dutch couple in Bergerac is to make sure the town or village you might select is one that doesn’t close up after tourist season. I’m 2 years out from my move, and gained a lot of confidence by taking this solo trip. Because my budget is small, i was able to confirm that I could afford to live and integrate into French culture wherever I decide to land.

[@adrianleedsgroup]

Yes, driving trough the countryside in France is enjoyable, but you have to ask yourself if you want to do this everyday or would you prefer living where you can walk many places and have immediate access to public transportation and numerous cultural activities?

[@tinyhands7651]

I agree. Leave loud, expensive cities with block after block of sterile, uninteresting apartments to the expats who don't want to learn French and keep living like Americans.

[@bethbatson7850]

J’adore! Love to y’all from South Carolina USA. You speak to my dreams ❤

[@tinyhands7651]

Fact: It is not required to go through Paris to get from Bordeaux to Nice via train. Even via TGV, it still takes 5.5 hrs to get from Paris to Nice. To go from Bordeaux to Nice you take slower intercities trains (change in Marseilles) and yes, it takes a bit longer (9 hrs), but you can do the first leg overnight and sleep instead of waste daylight.

[@lolligreen2423]

A very interesting webinar. Comprehensive, informative and fun. Thank you!

[@JeanneF77]

I’d be retiring in France (a dream but I’m 78 so not that realistic) so couldn’t afford the prices of properties shown. Perhaps rentals a better idea. Ho2 do we find information on rentals?

[@adrianleedsgroup]

We work with a lot of clients in your age range. We recommend starting with a personal consultation. You can find more details and contact us through our website: www.adrianleeds.com

[@daniel5675]

Thank you so much for all the information and making me laugh at some of the commentary during such a dark time many of United States citizens are right now. It feels like a mourning a death after the elections. Many are so anxious especially those of color, mixed race, LGBTQ, and other marginalized groups.

[@robshell5367]

Yep they are so marginalized they voted against the blue bubble cult. Your cult.

[@camiller4916]

A few states did incorporate same-sex marriage into their constitutions. But yes, overall worried about those that are targeted by Trump’s Agenda47 and P2025. Trump plans to target Ivy League university endowments. Seizing large endowments and using the $ for his other plans. Tax increase on endowments from 1.4% to 35% for those over a certain amount, maybe over 10 mil. He will try to make it illegal for any DEI activity and then seize their endowments as a lawsuit settlement.

[@JeanneF77]

And women. They’re taking control of our bodies with even more management of our bodies coming in some states. Then will come our right to vote, altho so many women betrayed us in the election that perhaps they’ll need those women in future elections if we even have them anymore

[@kathleenmathews6096]

We are French compatible based on love of wine. I do wish prices in Nice were following the rest of France😊.

[@aheadtime]

Thanks for very informative conversation Adrian and Fabien.

[@ljbpresti]

If Adrienne has been there 30 years and in her 70s I feel much better on only being 40 and wanting to move! Also how are contact lenses covered bc I wear those over glasses primarily.

[@CalifaJohn1]

Illy coffee at $17 in Maui? Such a deal! Buying coffee at tha Hawaii plantations runs $30-$80 per 500g.

[@lesasawahata4652]

wow Adrian...so impressed. Still here in lovely Rotterdam! much love, Libra queen

[@popgems]

Who do I meet with to discuss inheritance taxes and how to mitigate it for my heir(s)if I become a resident of and die in France?

[@camiller4916]

Gr8 question. I have the same question. I believe the gov takes 40% and does not recognize trusts. I think u can transfer ownership before u pass. They did a vid on this. Also, there is some sort of worldwide real estate tax (not on a primary residence but any rentals and vacation homes)

[@jmarie28]

Bonjour Adrian - Je m'appelle Joan. It looks like Paris it is if this statement is accurate “Paris is a stronghold of the La France Insoumise (far-Left)”. I am a democrat living in No. California and am devastated by the thought of a 2nd trump regime with no guardrails this time and with a V.P. who is the epitome of dangerous, deranged and diabolical with basically zero political experience. I'm retiring in the spring and feel that France, particularly Paris, would be an ideal choice - my obsession with Paris goes back decades. I'm not too concerned about fitting into the Paris culture, having grown up in Chicago, being a total city girl, who loves to walk and going to cafes, plus my entire wardrobe is basically black and I’m a brunette 🙋‍♀does that count? Merci beaucoup for this interesting and informative video 🗼

[@lauralemire6071]

What about being on Medicaid and Medicare when you first move to France?

[@camiller4916]

I believe Medicaid is for welfare recipients. Medicare is when you turn 65. I think it would be helpful to speak to a Medicare specialist as they must get annual training re: all the products and new programs. But I believe that at 65, many folks opt in for Medicare A and B at a minimum because the price goes up with age but is cheaper if you start at 65. Don’t quote me here, I am just beginning my learning about it

[@lauralemire6071]

@ Medicaid is for disabled people receiving Social Security Disability.

[@TraveltirementItaly]

Medicare is a U.S. only health insurance. It will not cover any services in France. Medicaid is a state-run system for very poor people. Also does not cover anything in France. That being said, Medicare Part A (hospital coverage) is free, so there's no reason not to sign up for it. Just in case you come home to the U.S. and need to be in the hospital.

[@ellena.4076]

@@camiller4916 You cannot use Medicare outside the USA, but the French healthcare system is very good and affordable.

[@kathleenmathews6096]

@@camiller4916 I believe if you elect out of Medicare because you are not living in the US you can enroll if your return. However, there will be a penalty based in the number of years you have not been part of the Medicare plan. It’s a bit unfair but I do understand that it’s also unfair if you return to the States because of an illness but haven’t paid in for a number of years.

[@happyhollee596]

Adrian, very much want tomove to France but it seems sooo difficult

[@marilyngriffith8880]

You have to apply through the French consulate in a big city nearest you. You can see the instructions on-line at the consulate web site. We moved to France as retirees 14 years ago and were able to get a long stay visa in just 3 months. I would not recommend coming unless you speak some French outside of big cities.

[@MsNahualita]

Would love to move, but the question of getting a job is key. Could live there a few months on savings, but then what?😢

[@TheClaudio7078]

They re are a lot of French Canadians who want to get out of Canada .Does the same apply to Canadians just like it does Americans?

[@chatenaylady9305]

It's all good for retirees and those with US sourced income. But beware living here as a US person with "foreign" source income (ie income from French sources). Basically screwed

[@lulu6618]

Thank you for the program. But I found the healthcare explanations disappointing. If you’re not going to be clear why bother?

[@PattySadauskas]

You're welcome to reach out directly with your questions. IT's impossible to cover everything in less than an hour.

[@gabelov]

I don’t want to discourage you guys but moving for political reasons is not a good idea. Each time the RN is getting closer to power. It will probably happen in the next elections...

[@terrimetcalf3378]

Maybe when the French people who are leaning right see the mess that's about to unfold in the U.S., they will change their minds about voting for RN.

[@kath6720]

@@terrimetcalf3378we won’t.

[@gabelov]

@terrimetcalf3378 don't keep your hopes up. People are heavily leaning right/extreme right all across the West. It is what it is.

[@kath6720]

@ voilà

[@loriannmckeever3752]

Ha ha! Blood test for wine level! Too funny

[@enriquesanchez2001]

[@YogaBlissDance]

I found him hard to understand maybe 30% of time, his accent was quiet strong and he spoke quickly at points...

[@maddieb726]

@@YogaBlissDance at least he does not interrupt constantly...

[@CalifaJohn1]

Good information. Thank you. Fabien, please relax and be okay with your French accent. I am cringing at the attempt to imitate the most pretentious and annoying of English accents. It is distracting from what you are saying. There is nothing wrong with a natural French accent.

[@MauiJOY]

Aloha Adrian from Maui, I live here and would love to meet you in person and invite you for lunch. I live near Wailea. Please feel free to contact me. Mahalo, MauiJOY Teri

[@maddieb726]

Adrian, you should not bring up politics when you are trying to sell your services. Not everyone who would like to relocate outside of the United States is a Democrat.

[@sn3513]

Exactly 💯

[@camiller4916]

But that’s the title of the vid. U don’t have to view, she has other vids. The guest does speak to France’s reaction to the election, even just to calm any nerves. Assure retirees there are no quotas.