IN TODAY'S ISSUE #11 (See past issues here) 📍 Hidden Gem: Rouen — A medieval beauty with Parisian flair (minus the prices).🏡 Affordable Find: A turnkey Rouen townhouse for just €119,900, plus a modern duplex rental for €1,050/month.📜 Tax Treaty Tip: How a couple can live on $90,000 of dividends in France, tax-free in both France and the U.S.🎓 Workshops + Webinars: French inheritance taxes and estate planning, Nov. 12th at 12pm EST.📺 France Must-Watch: Rouen - A 2025 Travel Guide to this...
11 days ago • 3 min read
IN TODAY'S ISSUE #10 (See past issues here) 📍 Hidden Gem: Nancy — Where Art Nouveau elegance meets modern French life.🏡 Affordable Find: Buy a chic 2-bed apartment in Nancy for €180,000, or rent a 1-bed for €977/mo (fully furnished!).📜 Tax Treaty Tip: How to live income tax free in France AND pay zero tax in the United States.🎓 Workshops + Webinars: Which of these 5 topics do you want me to host next?📺 France Must-Watch: An American visits Nancy and shares why it's so highly rated for...
17 days ago • 4 min read
IN TODAY'S ISSUE #9 (See past issues here) 📍 Hidden Gem: La Rochelle — a breezy Atlantic port city with a salty soul and sunlit arcades.🏡 Affordable Find: A spacious stone home with rental potential — all for €350,000. And a central apartment for just €850/mo.📊 Tax Treaty Info + Corrections: Is there a minimum age or minimum amount of income to qualify for the "pensioner" exemption?🎓 Workshops + Webinars: How to Find and Run a Profitable Gîte in France with Rupert Springfield, from The Gîte...
24 days ago • 5 min read
IN TODAY'S ISSUE #8 (See past issues here) 📍 Hidden Gem: Tours — Loire Valley’s vibrant hub with storybook neighbors Amboise & Cinq-Mars-la-Pile.🏡 Affordable Find: A family home near Descartes for €265,000 and a spacious rental apartment in Tours for €1,200/mo.🎓 Workshops + Webinars: The U.S.-France Tax Treaty in Plain English. Join me Tuesday to get your questions answered.📺 France Must-Watch: Cruising the Loire valley on a luxury canal boat. (Idea for a retirement retreat?!?) 👋 Personal...
about 1 month ago • 3 min read
IN TODAY'S ISSUE #7 (See past issues here) 📍 Hidden Gem: Bram, Aude — A canal-side village with Roman roots and laid-back Occitanie charm. 🏡 Affordable Find: A move-in ready 3-bedroom village house in Bram for €97,000. 🎓 Workshops + Webinars: Tour du Mont Blanc Stories & Photos (with me!) on Wednesday at 7pm EST.📺 France Must-Watch: UTMB trail runners pushing human limits in Mont Blanc’s timeless beauty. 👋 Personal Update I’m just back from two unforgettable weeks hiking the Tour du Mont...
about 1 month ago • 3 min read
IN TODAY'S ISSUE #6 (See past issues here) 📍 Hidden Gem: Cholet — Where textiles meet vineyards in western France.🏡 Affordable Find: A charming 3-bedroom stone barn renovation for €125,000. And a cozy studio next to Cholet train station.🎓 Workshops + Webinars: Two sessions coming in September — my TMB hike stories and an expert session on running a gîte. 📺 France Must-Watch: From the medieval magic of Puy du Fou to the zen beauty of Maulévrier’s Oriental Park. 👋 Personal Update Today is my...
about 2 months ago • 3 min read
IN TODAY'S ISSUE #5 (See past issues here) 📍 Hidden Gem: Niort — a riverside town of dragons, markets, and medieval charm.🏡 Affordable Find: Two houses, a pool, and income potential — all for €350,000. And a furnished apartment in central Niort for €750/mo.🎓 Workshops + Webinars: Two sessions coming in September — my TMB hike stories and an expert session on running a gîte. 📺 France Must-Watch: From Niort’s hidden gems 🏰 to a weekend in Deux-Sèvres 🌳. 👋 Personal Update As you read this, I'm...
about 2 months ago • 3 min read
IN TODAY'S ISSUE #4 (See past issues here) 📍 Hidden Gem: Vire Normandie — A countryside gem with charm, hills, and hearty food.🏡 Affordable Find: A 24-acre estate with a renovated home, gîte, lake, and land — all for €394,699.🎓 Workshops + Webinars: Two sessions coming in September — my TMB hike stories and an expert chat on running a gîte. 📺 France Must-Watch: A timeless Rick Steves journey + a 4K walking tour of Normandy’s retirement gem. 👋 Personal Update We’re leaving Tuesday to hike the...
about 2 months ago • 3 min read
IN TODAY'S ISSUE #3 (See past issues here) 📍 Hidden Gem: Chaumont‑en‑Vexin — A tranquil northern‑France commune where pastoral charm meets a golfer’s paradise.🏡 Affordable Find: A grand property just outside Chaumont‑en‑Vexin with a sauna and giant terrace—all for €330,000.🎓 Workshops + Webinars: Making Money in France — a practical session on visas, taxes, and staying compliant. 📺 France Must-Watch: A dreamy trip through the Cévennes and a scenic Loire‑by‑bike exploration. 👋 Personal Update...
2 months ago • 3 min read