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A Try-It-Out Trip

Designed to introduce you to life in France
Three weeks: September 20 – October 11, 2026
Cost: from $3000/ per person
What’s included
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Not a scouting trip or a vacation, focussed on practical skills and community connections

A Season in France

Perfect for the permanent part-timer…come every year, or use it as the final ‘dress rehearsal’ for a full move
Eleven weeks: September2 – November 22, 2026
Cost: from $1000/ pp/per week
What’s included
Immersive language & culture
On-ramps for lasting connections (including volunteer and hobby communities that match your interests)

Why did we pick Angers, France as the try-it-out-town?

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Why we donate all our profits to the English Language library in Angers

A “Try-It-Out-Trip”

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 pilot session begins September 15^th – October 15^th2025 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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Which trip is right for you?

Why did we pick Angers, France as the try-it-out-town?

Why we donate all 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 pilot session begins September 15^th – October 15^th2025 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

About who created A Life in France™

Why did we pick Angers, France as the try-it-out-town?

Why all the profits go to this non-profit?

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Which trip is right for you?

Why did we pick Angers, France as the try-it-out-town?

Why we donate all 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 pilot session begins September 15th – October 15th 2025 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

About who created A Life in France™

Why did we pick Angers, France as the try-it-out-town?

Why all the profits go to this non-profit?

Register/Free

Check your email for the link that puts you back on the site, a registered user free to browse all you please.

This ‘try-it-out-trip’ is a MONTH LONG. That is what makes A Life in France™ completely different than any other option. Our pilot session begins September 15^th – October 15^th2025 and availability is already limited!