"Furnishings Let's start with something nice - you have a new home and you probably want to furnish it to your taste. France of course has furniture stories - quick rundown on the main brands here - but there are also a myriad of other options for getting bargains, antiques or even bargain antiques (including places where those beautiful French armoires go for a song)."
"Healthcare and pharmacies Once you have been resident in France for three months, you are entitled to register in the French health system and have some or all of your health costs covered by the French state. The registration itself, however, usually takes several months - full details HERE. In the meantime, let us introduce you to the wonderful world of French pharmacies which do much more than simply dispensing medicine. From offering medical advice and on-the-spot diagnosis to treating minor injuries and even checking mushrooms, they provide a huge range of services and are present in almost every town in France."
Relocating to France requires learning local systems for housing, healthcare, paperwork, and daily services. Furnishing options include major brands, thrift markets, antiques, and affordable sources for classic French pieces. After three months of residency, entitlement to register for the French health system can provide partial or full coverage, though administrative processing often takes several months. Pharmacies offer extensive services beyond dispensing medicines, including medical advice, on-the-spot diagnosis, minor-injury treatment, and mushroom identification, and are widely available across towns. Increasing digitization of services and apps is making some bureaucratic and immigration-related tasks easier, though processing delays can persist.
Read at The Local France
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