We Retired to France: What We Wish We Knew Before Moving | Jody & Dan in Strasbourg

Jody and Dan retired from Raleigh, North Carolina and moved to Strasbourg, France. They love their new life in France — but looking back, there are a lot of things they wish they'd known before making the move. In this conversation, they share what surprised them about living in France, why they chose Strasbourg, what they miss about the U.S., and what turned out to be easier than expected. They also talk candidly about the harder side of moving: finding an apartment, navigating the visa process, setting up French healthcare, dealing with government websites in another language, getting utilities and internet connected, driver's licenses, insurance, taxes, and all the small administrative problems you don't necessarily think about before you arrive. Jody and Dan found Aelos after handling much of their initial move themselves. They share what that experience was like and how having ongoing support has changed the way they navigate life in France. Moving to France — or already here? Aelos helps Americans navigate their move and ongoing life in France, from immigration and healthcare to taxes, banking and French administration. Learn more: aelos.net In this conversation: 00:00 Introduction 00:56 From Raleigh to Strasbourg 03:00 Why France — and why Strasbourg 04:55 What they expected to be difficult 07:58 What was easier than expected 9:03 What was harder than expected 16:26 What they miss about the U.S. 18:27 Getting around France without a car 20:20 Navigating the French visa process 23:20 Healthcare, housing and French administration 31:44 Their advice for Americans moving to France This video is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute legal, tax, immigration or financial advice.