Have you ever wondered what it's like to retire in Lyon, France? Eric Way arrived from Tennessee in 1989 as a university exchange student — and never left. Now approaching 38 years in the city, he shares what daily life actually looks like for a gay expat in one of Europe's most underrated cities.

In this episode we cover:
Why Lyon is more livable than Paris at half the price
How France's world-ranked healthcare system works for foreign residents
The LGBTQ+ scene, Pride, and what acceptance really looks like day to day
Walkability, transit, and getting around without a car
Visas, residency, and the path to French citizenship
The US-France tax treaty and why it favors American retirees
What Eric still misses about the US after nearly four decades abroad

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