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From Pennsylvania to France | Lorraine & Mike's Journey Moving to France as a family

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In this episode of Real French Connections, we meet an American family, Lorraine, Mike, and their son Tyler—who took a bold leap from Philadelphia, USA, to the charming village of Mézeilles in Aveyron, France.

🔹 Where They Moved From: Philadelphia, USA
🔹 Where They Moved To: Mézeilles, Aveyron, France

✨Why They Moved✨
This Pennsylvanian family's journey began with Tyler’s 2020 exchange programme, which introduced them to French culture and brought Samuel, an exchange student from Aveyron, into their lives. A visit to Samuel’s home in Aveyron left a lasting impression on Lorraine and Mike, inspiring their dream to retire in the picturesque French countryside. With Tyler finishing his studies in Amsterdam, the timing was perfect—they chose to skip the return to Philadelphia and embrace a new life in France. 🌍❤️

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They reveal the details of their relocation, made seamless by French Connections HCB. From securing visas to purchasing a car that awaited them at the airport, French Connections HCB handled it all, ensuring a smooth and stress-free transition. 🚗✈️

📖 What You'll Learn:
✅ The heartwarming story behind their move
✅ The power of cultural exchange and its lasting impact
✅ Insights into navigating the French healthcare system
✅ Practical tips for relocating from the USA to France
✅ How French Connections HCB can simplify your move

00:00 - Introduction
00:47 - A Rough Landing in France
02:34 - The French Healthcare System Experience
05:34 - Tyler's Education in Europe & French Exchange
06:52 - Samuel, The French Exchange Student & Finding Aveyron
08:54 - Exploring The Idea & Finding French Connections HCB
10:55 - Tyler's Time In Amsterdam & Learning French
12:55 - Settling Into French Life & Making New Friends
14:58 - Are You A Why Or Why Not Person
16:29 - French Connections HCB - Visas, Insurances, Licences and Cars
21:40 - Looking Forward & Learning French Language Variations
24:04 - Renting Before Buying - Exploring Areas & Options
24:54 - Rural Life & Neighbours
26:07 - History & Happy Coincidences
28:57 - Words Of Encouragement To Others

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20 Comments

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@bennyboy0421 1 year ago

Their son! An amazing young man and the parents are just the best people.

@lffit 2 years ago

We came to retire and settle in the South of France, with our son and our dog from Australia, not recently but in 2002, welcome to this wonderful country!

@heliedecastanet1882 2 years ago

As a Frenchman, I must say this family was so right to get off the beaten track. Usually, English and US expats go to Dordogne, Nice, Provence, Charentes… But Aveyron is just magnificent. Aveyron is so underrated (because quite "far" from everything) but what a stunning region ! It is just magnificent. I really wish them all the best.

@skylargreen7156 1 year ago

This family is lovely and I wish them a wonderful time in France. Bienvenue en France 🇫🇷 🙌

@TvMacfly 1 year ago

Here is a beautiful family with beautiful smiles and who exude happiness, it is a pleasure to see, you are welcome and you are at home here now and whoever loves France, its culture, its history, its soul and its people, well he is part of the France family forever.❤❤

@kenrehill8775 1 year ago

I met Mike a few weeks ago on the golf course.

@gratitude0888 1 year ago (edited)

I'm from Southern NJ. This family gives me hope! Fantastic! I love the story about their Landlord using the manure for electricity! Wonderful ideas for recycling that benefits those who are connected. Much success to them all! After viewing this. video, I plan to start learning French. You do not know the joy I feel right now. Thank you.

@francois-l9w 2 years ago

Hi , I’m French , but fluent , and been living in Figeac ( 40 miles away ) for a few years now , retired , and would be happy to meet .

@helenejacques8219 1 year ago

I believe everyone gets lucky in France! We happily got lost in the South of France and couldn't find our way out for 7 years—it was the best time of our lives. I would do it again in a heartbeat!

@lollygee172 2 years ago

I’m watching from a tiny apartment in Chateauroux on my exploratory trip. I hope that i find my area too. This family is so lucky to be doing it together as i am alone in my dream—but why not? 😊

@michelesauret7779 2 years ago

Bien sympathique famille, je leur souhaite une bonne intégration en France

@LetsChillPage 2 years ago

Hello from South France, 🌴🌞
The best advice to give to this mother is not to start thinking, “I'll soon find English-speaking friends, and everything will be fine.”
It's precisely the opposite that needs to be done. She needs to take classes, work on her French as much as possible, listen to podcasts, find French conversation groups, and watch shows, news, and films in French.
She is lucky that her son speaks apparently superb French (his pronunciation is excellent), she must make the most of it.
Otherwise, she will never get to the best side of our country, its true culture, all these things that she will only ever know on the surface without knowing it if she doesn't decide to get out of her comfort zone.
Yes, it requires great effort. Of course, concentrating constantly trying to understand a conversation is often exhausting.
But, inevitably, we end up really making progress.
The result is typically beyond expectations afterward.
Peace, people. ☮👈😎

@stepone6159 1 year ago

Thank you for having these folks with their son. Nice to get his perspective. These are the most delightful people I've seen on your channel so far. ❤😊

@patrickblanchard4575 1 year ago

Bienvenue, en France, chers amis Américain, dans ce magnifique pays.

@francinesicard464 2 years ago (edited)

I stumbled upon this video by chance. I am delighted that such a charming family has found its place in Aveyron, which, by the way, is the cradle of my paternal family. I admire their attitude and open-mindedness and send them my best wishes for a fantastic integration. 🌹👍🌹

@ag1820 1 year ago

Ah yes a French class but also a French cooking class would be fun or a class on bread baking and if you’re into wine probably tons of places for wine tastings Oh Lorraine and Mike are going to have so much fun and so many adventures I may have to look into this French living Sounds wonderful!!

@philiphema2678 11 months ago

I think Tyler is the family's go-to resource in mum and dad learning French! What an exciting adventure.

@isabellechauveau7267 2 years ago

J'ai eu beaucoup de plaisir à écouter votre témoignage, merci.

@bonjournewlife 2 years ago

I very much enjoyed watching and listening to your journey with your move to France. Continue with the mindset of “why not” it keeps us young and adventurous!