Moving to France – The Basics

With the recent influx of UK residents moving to France – and many other European destinations – it is becoming progressively important to employ services to assist with the process that offer affordability and quality in equal measures. This transition is one that essentially needs to run as smoothly as possible, and many of the basics for a smooth-running relocation are often forgotten.

Important aspects to initially consider when moving to France from the UK are likely to include issues regarding entry into the country, the healthcare, transport and schooling systems and the general laws of the land.

However, the foundation of securing a smooth move to France is undoubtedly the removal services you choose to employ. To make moving to France as easy as possible, we at European Removal Experts offer an afforable door-to-door removal service that operates around the EU. As well as offering up to 3 weeks of storage of your belongings, we provide many discount trips – particularly to France and Belgium.

Whether you require the transportation of a wide selection of items, or simply a few; European Removal Experts offer removals for full loads, part loads and single items to all destinations within the EU.

With comprehensive insurance covering the UK and most of Europe, security of your belongings is guaranteed. So, for a removal service catered specifically for you and your requirements, make European Removal Experts your first port of call to make moving to France as hassle-free as possible.

Where to Live when Moving to France?

Where to Live when Moving to France?

When moving to France, you have the choice of a diverse range of places to live. The Parisian north or the Mediterranean south? The Alpine east or the Atlantic west? Continental France is divided into four climatic regions, so it is worth considering which climate would be most favourable to you before moving to France.

  • North – Temperate. Northern France, including Paris, has a temperate climate similar to that of southern England. It is characterised by warm summers, cold winters and rainfall throughout the year.
  • East – Continental. The summers are warm and the winters are harsh, with snow and frost likely.  The low rain fall tends to fall in summer when the region receives frequent thunderstorms.
  • South – Mediterranean. Rain is scarce during the summer but when it does rain it pours, often with storms.  Frost is rare, but periods of cold windy weather can occur in late spring, brought about by the famous northerly ‘Mistral’ wind.
  • West – Oceanic. The western coast, from the Loire valley to the Pyrenees, is milder and summer days are generally very hot, while winters are rarely very cold.

Whilst it is, of course, essential to decide where exactly you plan to go when moving to France, it is also highly important to shop around for a professional, reliable and good-value removals company. Based in London for easy access, we at European Removal Experts can provide removal services catered to the individual and their needs, as we work with flexibility and the customer’s satisfaction in mind.

Moving to France has never been easier than with European Removal Experts, as we provide a cheap, door-to-door service that sees the customer’s removals being taken care of from start to finish – wherever in France you decide to live. With fully comprehensive insurance and the offering of a packing and packaging supply, we are undoubtedly one of the most secure services to utilise.

Moving to Germany? Learn the Language First

One of the things that can be most isolating when moving to Germany is not being able to speak the language. Although learning a new language is easiest when you immerse yourself in it, you can give yourself a head start by learning some German before you move. Here are some ways you can get a grasp on the language before relocating to Germany:

• Teach Yourself
Prior to moving to Berlin, Munich or anywhere else in Germany, teach yourself as much of the language as you can. Read a few beginners books and listen to some audio to give you an idea of pronunciation and intonation. You should also try to learn some grammar as this will help you to structure sentences.

• Take Some Classes
Before you move, aim to take some German classes, both one-on-one and as part of a group. One-on-one classes will enable your tutor to focus on aspects of the language that you need to, or areas that you may be struggling with. Group classes will give you a feel of real world German conversations and knowing other learners will help to keep you motivated.

• Befriend a Native
Only by talking to a native speaker will you get an indication of how the language is used in the real world. Use the internet to get in contact with native German speakers, and aim to converse via email or via Skype before you move. This will give you a chance to practice your German in a low-pressure environment.