Life in France as a British Expat: Cat Shares Her Tips, Mistakes & 23-Year Journey

Описание: Catharine, founder of Survive France and host of the France Made Simple podcast, shares insights from 23 years of living in France.

What makes Cat unique among expats is her deep, long-term immersion in French life. She has raised her children here, navigated French bureaucracy for decades, built a thriving community for English speakers, and even lives with a French chef who challenges every British food stereotype. Cat’s mix of humor, cultural awareness, and hard-won experience offers guidance you won’t find in typical expat stories. And just wait until you hear the now-legendary anonymous cauliflower story!

Chapters:
00:00 – Meet Catharine: British Expat Living Near Mont Saint-Michel
01:32 – What’s Better in France Compared to the UK?
03:30 – French Bureaucracy: Tax Refund Nightmare
06:22 – Fave French Dishes & Breaking British Stereotypes
08:18 – UK/FR Clichés… And a Shocking Marmite Salad Dressing
10:18 – Life in Rural France: Countryside, Horses & Space
12:05 – Cultural Misunderstandings That Make Us Laugh
15:49 – Do They Speak French in France? & The Anonymous Cauliflower
18:47 – Tiny Joys That Make Life in France Worth It
19:52 – 23 Years in France & Creating SurviveFrance.com
23:22 – How to Meet People & Make Friends in France
26:13 – Are the French Rude or Welcoming?
28:57 – Quick-Fire Round: Chocolatine, Lunch Breaks & More
30:59 – Why French People Don’t Hug
31:38 – Where to Find Cat: Website, Podcast, Facebook Groups

Community: https://www.survivefrance.com/
Podcast: France Made Simple
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