A curated, living list of the most useful resources for Americans planning to retire in France — language, visas, taxes, healthcare, housing, transportation, and where to live.

This is not a course. It’s a curated map — so you can stop Googling and start making decisions.

What’s Included Below

• Official sources
• Apps + calculators
• Plain-English explainers
• Helpful websites + tools
• Professionals I actually trust

Last updated: February 2026

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How To Use This Page

1. Start with the color-coded section that matches your biggest question right now
2. You don’t need to read this top to bottom
3. Each section includes only resources I’d personally send to a client or friend

• ← Click the toggle to open that section’s resources (click this one)

Enjoy! 🥳

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Affiliate Disclosure

Some links in this Resource Library are affiliate links, which means I may earn a small commission if you make a purchase—at no extra cost to you. I only recommend products and services I personally use or have thoroughly researched for Americans planning their retirement to France. These commissions help support the free content I create for this community, like this library. Thank you!

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Errors + Additions

See an error or want to suggest an addition? Send me an email:

[[email protected]](mailto:[email protected]?subject=About%20the%20Resource%20Library&body=%5BEnter%20your%20message%20here%5D)

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RESOURCE LIBRARY 📚

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Tommy’s Trusted Professionals

These are my go-to subject matter experts in France. All English speakers. And they’re friendly people too! 😁

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Language + Integration

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Calculators + Timelines

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Visas + Residency

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Taxes & the Tax Treaty

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Trains + Transportation

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Where to Live in France

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Healthcare + Insurance

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Real Estate + Long-Term Rentals

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Life Logistics & Practicalities

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U.S. Retirement + Investing Accounts

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