Which trip is right for you?
- Designed to introduce you to life in France
- Three weeks: September 20 – October 11, 2026
- Cost: starting at $2800/per person
- What’s included
- Talk to people who’ve taken it. And people who’ve stayed in each apartment choice.
- Not a scouting trip or a vacation, a trip focused on the introductory level of practical skills and community connections
- Immersive language & culture
- From four to eleven weeks: September 8 – November 24, 2026 (the longer you stay, the lower your daily costs)
- Costs for 11 week program/stay: starting at around $830/ week
- What’s included:

- Immersive language & culture
- Community that acts as an on-ramp for lasting connections (including volunteer and hobby communities that match your interests)
- Perfect for the permanent part-timer…come every year, or use it as the final ‘dress rehearsal’ for a full move
Why did we pick Angers, France as the try-it-out-town?
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Why we donate a major portion our profits to the English Language library in Angers




You’ve dreamed it for a long time. Now, you are ready to get serious.
Dreaming is good. However, now you are ready to go beyond just knowing you love the idea. We can help you get unstuck. We can help you look before you leap.
This ‘try-it-out-trip’ is a MONTH LONG. That is what makes A Life in France™ completely different than any other option. Our nexr session begins September 20th – October 11th 2026 and availability is already limited!
A Life in France™ is designed to be more like an internship than a vacation. gives you the experience to evaluate whether a retirement in France is for you. You try a life on — like trying on a piece of clothing in store before you buy it.
Dreaming is great. Doing the dream – that’s a different skill set. We can help you discover a path past the dream and into A Life in France™
Why community matters in a big decision like this
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About who created A Life in France™
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Why did we pick Angers, France as the try-it-out-town?
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