
France Made Simple explains everything you need to know to create a new life there for you and your family. Host Catharine Higginson draws on her personal experience gained from over 20 years of living and working in France and shares insight from specialist guests tackling subjects such as inheritance planning, property purchase and renovation, visas and insurance. And if you appreciated what we ... more
| Publishes | Twice weekly | Episodes | 119 | Founded | 3 years ago |
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Having spent a week ranting about living in France and having then spent a week in the UK(!), in this episode I’m sharing my thoughts on why you SHOULD move to France. If you want a clue, it’s because it is basically just quite a lot nicer here…Do yo... more
Having spent the last week posting on social media about all the things that wind me up on France (believe it or not there are a few…), I thought I’d better counterbalance that with a bit of positivity.
Plus, the sun is shining, I have planted my ra... more
Every year thousands of people make the decision to move abroad and start a new life - hopefully in the sun! Although if you are actively looking to move somewhere wet and windy, that’s cool too😉And nine times out of ten that move involves a propert... more
Finding a job in France is never simple.
You can have qualifications up the ying yang, speak fluent French and still get passed over time and time again. Even the French find it tricky so chuck in being an “étrangère” and you’ve got a perfect storm... more
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What a very useful podcast. Love the honesty and all the tips. I am English and my wife is French. I’ve just received French Nationality and we are looking to move to France in the next few years. We both love listening to your podcasts. I think my wife volunteers at the disabled riding stables you sometimes mention!
Catherine shares her experiences and knowledge of living in France and as someone looking to completely move to France in five years, I find her insights very helpful.
Useful information but the volume is VERY low. I have to turn the volume up to maximum. Other podcasts are no problem but this one is recorded at very low level it seems.
As someone who’s recently moved to France from the UK, this is a great resource ! Thank you
Beware of a podcast that is sponsored by a company … these episodes seem to focus on selling products (I.e. financial information - basically he said you need to contact me for the exact answer… ) I understand she wants to make money but take this information with a giant grain of salt- there are others that provide honest information with the same questions that are not sponsored by insurance companies or financial advisors
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This show leans into practical, real-world guidance for people building lives in France, with a strong emphasis on moving, buying property, navigating bureaucracy, and understanding everyday life—from culture and dining to healthcare and language learning. Episodes frequently pair personal experience with expert guests, offering actionable tips, checklists, and sponsor-supported resources. A standout: a steady mix of property, tax, and expat life topics delivered in a friendly, down-to-earth voice that helps listeners feel equipped to handle French life, whether they're just exploring relocation or actively implementing plans.
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2. Paul Robson
3. Tom Marron
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8. Sheila Gorman
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