Finding ourselves in France

Follow our journey and honest stories as we navigate expat life, culture, and adventures in France.

NOTE: We launched the website on 9 September, '26.  Some of the text is still AI-generated filler.  We are working to replace everything with genuine content curated by Tania and me.

Welcome to our journey

When we decided to make the move to France, we knew life was about to change in a big way. Like any good adventure, there have been plenty of challenges and wins along the way. We’re sharing our relocation story—from figuring out French bureaucracy to discovering our favorite local bakeries and markets. There have been awkward language-barrier moments, heartwarming stories of kindness and welcome, and, of course, a little humor to keep us going.

Whether you have just landed in France or are planning your move over the next 6 to 24 months, we want to share genuine encouragement for your own French adventure and the resources we have found useful in our journey.

Latest posts and updates

Check out our latest posts, neighborhood adventures, and relocation stories. We share what it’s really like to settle into everyday life in France—the wins, the challenges, and all those little cultural surprises along the way. Oh, and cheese… did we mention cheese?

First post, getting to our new home.

We arrived in France on July 30, 2026, flying into Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport with far too much luggage. Our plan was to use the French rail system to travel from Paris to Agen, where we would stay for three days while waiting for our landlord to return from a business trip and conduct the walkthrough for our year-long furnished rental in Villeneuve-sur-Lot.

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