Moving To France

Just like North America, France is a land of many climates.

The western coast is similar to that of the Pacific Northwest — wet and temperate; it rains more in the Brittany region than other parts of the country.

Central France is defined by untrammeled, rolling countryside and majestic mountain ranges — which are sunny in the summer and snowy in the winter. And then there’s the Cote d’Azur — the French Riviera — the nation’s resort gem. Boasting Mediterranean temperatures and crystalline seas, the South of France is where you go for beach fun, beautiful people and breathtaking yachts.

Scores of people dream of moving to Paris — and those people should keep their sights set on the City of Light; in fact, La Marais is increasingly popular with American expats. But for people looking to escape the country’s capital, Pau, Carcassone, and Occitanie are three regions worth a look.

Pau is known for its gardens and affordable living. An inspiration for Walt Disney, the Old World enclave of Carcassonne is a picturesque place for history lovers and people who appreciate small town life. Occitanie, in the coastal region of southeastern France, is an oenophile’s Shangri-La.