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France Made Simple

France Made Simple

De : Catharine Sceats
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France Made Simple explains everything you need to know to create a new life there for you and your family. Host Catharine Higginson draws on her personal experience gained from over 20 years of living and working in France and shares insight from specialist guests tackling subjects such as inheritance planning, property purchase and renovation, visas and insurance. And if you appreciated what we do, please feel free to head over to my Buy Me A Coffee page - buymeacoffee.com/francemadesimple - lots of free resources there too!Catharine Sceats
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  • Must-Have Apps for Life in France: Your Digital Survival Guide

    Must-Have Apps for Life in France: Your Digital Survival Guide
    May 27 2026

    Navigating life in France is easier when you’ve got the right tools in your pocket. In this episode, we break down the most useful apps to have on your phone—from transport and banking to food delivery, healthcare, and everyday admin. Whether you’re a newcomer trying to decode the system or a long-term resident looking to streamline daily life, these apps can save you time, money, and frustration.

    We’re talking essential services like getting around with ease, managing bills, finding the best local spots, and staying connected to French bureaucracy without the headache. Expect practical recommendations, insider tips, and a few lesser-known gems that even seasoned expats might not be using yet.

    If you want to simplify your day-to-day life in France, this episode gives you a curated digital toolkit to get started.

    And here’s a link to the CROWDFARMING app - https://cfarm.co/mgm?lc=LC3BCK8P
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    18 min
  • Living In France - It’s The Little Things!

    Living In France - It’s The Little Things!
    May 23 2026

    What is daily life really like in France? In this episode, we unpack the small but constant frictions of living in France—from confusing bureaucracy and slow administration to shop opening hours, strikes, customer service differences, and language barriers.


    If you’re an expat, planning a move to France, or already living here and wondering why everything feels just slightly harder than expected, this episode breaks down the hidden realities behind French life.


    A practical, honest look at expat life in France, French culture, and the everyday challenges that don’t make it into the dream—but shape your experience once you’re here.
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    17 min
  • Registering A Foreign Vehicle In France

    Registering A Foreign Vehicle In France
    May 20 2026

    When it comes to importing and registering vehicles in France, urban myths abound. And if you listen to ‘Mike’ down the Dog & Duck or rather, le Chien & Canard, you are likely to come a cropper.But never fear, we’ve put together an episode all about just that. Listen in and make sure you are road legal in France.Enjoy!
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    14 min
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