{"id":3843,"date":"2015-06-30T16:02:33","date_gmt":"2015-06-30T16:02:33","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.lodgis.com\/en\/?p=3843"},"modified":"2025-05-22T12:49:34","modified_gmt":"2025-05-22T12:49:34","slug":"returning-france-after-living-abroad-housing-resettlement","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.lodgis.com\/en\/returning-france-after-living-abroad-housing-resettlement\/","title":{"rendered":"Returning to France after living abroad: housing and resettlement"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Returning to France after an expatriation is often a more complex step than one might imagine. It&#8217;s not just about coming &#8220;home&#8221; \u2014 it&#8217;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. <strong>Lodgis<\/strong> supports you through this transition with <strong>a 100% digital and human approach<\/strong>, across all of France.<\/p>\n<hr>\n<h2>1. Coming back to France after an expatriation: a transition to plan carefully<\/h2>\n<p>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.<\/p>\n<p>In major French cities like Paris, Lyon, or Bordeaux, the tight rental market adds another layer of difficulty. That\u2019s why it\u2019s essential to <strong>properly plan your return<\/strong>, especially by securing suitable accommodation before arriving.<\/p>\n<hr>\n<h2>2. Furnished rentals: a flexible and suitable solution<\/h2>\n<p>For a smooth return, furnished rentals offer many advantages:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>They allow you to <strong>move in quickly<\/strong>, in a fully equipped, ready-to-live-in apartment<\/li>\n<li>They suit <strong>all profiles<\/strong>: singles, couples, families<\/li>\n<li>They offer <strong>flexibility<\/strong>: rental durations can range from a few weeks to several years<\/li>\n<li>They give you time to settle in before making more permanent decisions (buying, long-term move, etc.)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>It\u2019s an excellent solution to manage the transition phase more comfortably and with less stress.<\/p>\n<hr>\n<h2>3. Lodgis supports you across France, remotely and with full confidence<\/h2>\n<p>As a specialist in furnished rentals for over 25 years, Lodgis offers a service designed for people on the move \u2014 including expatriates returning to France.<\/p>\n<p>We combine <strong>100% digital<\/strong> support (search, booking, lease signing online) with <strong>100% human<\/strong> assistance, with multilingual advisors available to help you at every step. Whether you\u2019re still abroad or already back in France, you benefit from personalized and responsive guidance.<\/p>\n<p>Lodgis is now present in all major French cities: <strong>Paris, Lyon, Bordeaux, Toulouse, Marseille, Montpellier, Nantes&#8230;<\/strong> You can easily find a furnished rental in the city of your choice, depending on your professional, educational, or family situation.<\/p>\n<hr>\n<h2>4. Prepare your return well: practical advice<\/h2>\n<p>To make your return easier, here are some key steps not to overlook:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Anticipate <strong>administrative procedures<\/strong>: social security, CAF, taxes, bank accounts, etc.<\/li>\n<li>Target <strong>a city or neighborhood<\/strong> based on your constraints (job, school, family proximity)<\/li>\n<li>Prepare your <strong>rental file<\/strong> with all the required documents<\/li>\n<li>Research the <strong>local rental market<\/strong> in your future city<\/li>\n<li>Take time to <strong>rediscover your surroundings<\/strong> and readjust to local life<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr>\n<h2>5. Find your future home with Lodgis<\/h2>\n<p>Whether you&#8217;re returning for a few months or settling down for good, Lodgis helps you quickly find the right apartment \u2014 remotely and without hassle.<\/p>\n<p>Explore our furnished rental listings in <strong>major cities across France<\/strong>:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Furnished rental in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lodgis.com\/en\/paris,long-term-rentals\/rentals-furnished-paris_1.cat.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Paris<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Furnished rental in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lodgis.com\/en\/lyon,long-term-rentals\/rentals-furnished-lyon_19606.cat.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Lyon<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Furnished rental in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lodgis.com\/en\/bordeaux,long-term-rentals\/rentals-furnished-bordeaux_19604.cat.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Bordeaux<\/a><\/li>\n<li>See all our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lodgis.com\/en\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">destinations<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr>\n<h2>A simpler return with Lodgis<\/h2>\n<p>Lodgis offers tailor-made support, both digital and human, to ensure your return to France goes smoothly. Our mission: <strong>to help you quickly find a furnished apartment<\/strong> that suits your needs, wherever you are and at every stage of your project.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Looking for more tips on finding the perfect home?<\/strong> Read our <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.lodgis.com\/location-meublee-astuces-logement-impeccable\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">guide<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Returning to France after an expatriation is often a more complex step than one might imagine. It&#8217;s not just about coming &#8220;home&#8221; \u2014 it&#8217;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. 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