Retirement In France
Surviving Culture Shock When Retiring to France
Now that the President of France Nicolas Sarkozy has thanked Great Britain for helping his nation when it was on its knees during the Second World War and received a very favourable reception in the UK as a result, it seems that French and British relations are on an excellent footing and that there’s never been a better time to retire to France!
Reasons to retire across the Channel include the fact that the standard of living in France is high, the cost of living can be more affordable than the UK, the French real estate market is generally more affordable as well, and the way of life in France is so conducive to a relaxed retirement. But there are some key differences between France and Britain that any would-be expat should bear in mind if they want to make the transition abroad a smooth and successful one. In this article we’ll look at surviving culture shock when retiring to France!