Returning to France after living abroad: housing and resettlement

Returning to France after an expatriation is often a more complex step than one might imagine. It’s not just about coming “home” — it’s about finding your bearings again, relaunching your life project, and often, finding a new place to live. In a sometimes stressful and remote context, house-hunting can become a real challenge. Lodgis supports you through this transition with a 100% digital and human approach, across all of France.

1. Coming back to France after an expatriation: a transition to plan carefully

Returning from an expatriation involves much more than a simple move. You need to handle administrative tasks, find a job, enroll your children in school, and of course, secure housing. For both families and professionals, these steps can be particularly challenging when everything must be organized from abroad.

In major French cities like Paris, Lyon, or Bordeaux, the tight rental market adds another layer of difficulty. That’s why it’s essential to properly plan your return, especially by securing suitable accommodation before arriving.

2. Furnished rentals: a flexible and suitable solution

For a smooth return, furnished rentals offer many advantages:

• They allow you to move in quickly, in a fully equipped, ready-to-live-in apartment
• They suit all profiles: singles, couples, families
• They offer flexibility: rental durations can range from a few weeks to several years
• They give you time to settle in before making more permanent decisions (buying, long-term move, etc.)

It’s an excellent solution to manage the transition phase more comfortably and with less stress.

3. Lodgis supports you across France, remotely and with full confidence

As a specialist in furnished rentals for over 25 years, Lodgis offers a service designed for people on the move — including expatriates returning to France.

We combine 100% digital support (search, booking, lease signing online) with 100% human assistance, with multilingual advisors available to help you at every step. Whether you’re still abroad or already back in France, you benefit from personalized and responsive guidance.

Lodgis is now present in all major French cities: Paris, Lyon, Bordeaux, Toulouse, Marseille, Montpellier, Nantes… You can easily find a furnished rental in the city of your choice, depending on your professional, educational, or family situation.

4. Prepare your return well: practical advice

To make your return easier, here are some key steps not to overlook:

• Anticipate administrative procedures: social security, CAF, taxes, bank accounts, etc.
• Target a city or neighborhood based on your constraints (job, school, family proximity)
• Prepare your rental file with all the required documents
• Research the local rental market in your future city
• Take time to rediscover your surroundings and readjust to local life

5. Find your future home with Lodgis

Whether you’re returning for a few months or settling down for good, Lodgis helps you quickly find the right apartment — remotely and without hassle.

Explore our furnished rental listings in major cities across France:

• Furnished rental in Paris
• Furnished rental in Lyon
• Furnished rental in Bordeaux
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A simpler return with Lodgis

Lodgis offers tailor-made support, both digital and human, to ensure your return to France goes smoothly. Our mission: to help you quickly find a furnished apartment that suits your needs, wherever you are and at every stage of your project.

Looking for more tips on finding the perfect home? Read our guide.