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In this meticulously revised and updated 3rd edition you'll find all you need to know to make your move to France trouble free, and your stay there - whether short or long term - successful. It covers topics such as: Renting or buying a property and renovating a property, and settling into your new home; Finding employment and understanding the working environment; Self-employment and student employment; Retiring in France; Accessing health and welfare services; Enrolling in education for children and adults; Travelling around France; Enjoying your leisure time; and, Discovering the regions of France. Contents: Preface; 1. Introducing France; 2. Making a Successful Move to France; 3. Renting Property in France; 4. Buying and Renovating Property in France; 5. Settling into Your Home; 6. Finding Employment; 7. Working in France; 8. Self-employment and Student Employment; 9. Retiring in France; 10. Accessing Health and Welfare Services; 11. Enrolling for Education; 12. Travelling Around France; 13. Enjoying Your Leisure Time; 14. Discovering the Regions of France; Further reading; Index.

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'An in-depth insight into the culture, systems and structures plus many other aspects of life and employment in France...gives the reader a real taste of France before setting foot outside the UK.' Careers Europe 'Hart writes with great authority...A valuable guide to the country, people and employment situation. Highly recommended.' Overseas Jobs Express 'An indispensable companion.' Living France '...everything from the practicalities of locating a school and registering your child to sorting out housing and medical care; from opening a bank account to establishing a new business...If you're thinking of making France your home even for a short period of time this handbook will prove invaluable.' www.shelteroffshore.com

'An in-depth insight into the culture, systems and structures plus many other aspects of life and employment in France...gives the reader a real taste of France before setting foot outside the UK.' Careers Europe 'Hart writes with great authority...A valuable guide to the country, people and employment situation. Highly recommended.' Overseas Jobs Express 'An indispensable companion.' Living France 'This book tackles everything from the practicalities of locating a school and registering your child to sorting out housing and medical care in france; from opening a bank account to establishing a new business in France. This book is a great read and a fantastic introduction to every aspect of life in France. If your thinking of making France your home even for a short period of time it will prove invaluable' www.shelteroffshore.com

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Alan Hart is a British expatriate who has lived in Paris since 1991 and who has written and commentated on life in France for the BBC and whose work is well renowned and widely enjoyed. Hart brings not only his wealth of personal experience to this title, but many hours of in depth research for the direct benefit of the reader.

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