7 Reasons Not To Move To France!

Why the Country of Romance, Baguettes and “La Vie En Rose” Isn’t All It’s Cracked Up to Be. Merde!

David Peluchette
Expats Planet

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Moving to France seemed like a dream. After all, it’s the land of world-famous cuisine, iconic monuments, and a lifestyle that promised a relaxed sophistication.

Ah, “la vie en rose”…right?

France, I must say, is still my favorite country in Europe, bar none and it’s always hard to be tough on the ones you love.

But after a year of living there, I realized that France had some unexpected downsides.

My experience living in other European countries didn’t prepare me for the quirks and challenges I faced there, that are, well…uniquely French.

Before you pack your bags for Paris or Provence, here are seven reasons why France might not be the utopia you’ve been imagining.

1. Bureaucratic Headaches Everywhere

If you’ve ever heard horror stories about French bureaucracy, I can assure you they’re…

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