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Moving to your new property in France can be a very exciting and wonderful experience for you. However, you will also be leaving friends and family behind when you make the move, and saying goodbye can be difficult. Most people will have quite a few relatives, friends and acquaintances to say farewell to when moving to a property in France.

To make the process of saying good bye to your loved ones a little bit easier, here are some tips:

•    Remember that moving abroad to a France property is not goodbye forever. Remind people that you are only a short flight away, and that they are welcome to come visit you in your real estate in France. Also, if you are coming home for Christmas or other special events, tell your friends and family that you will see them then. Knowing that they will see you again at some point will make it easier on your loved ones when you leave.

•    Tell people in person. Your friends and family might be offended if they hear about your move through a third party or via Facebook because they will feel like they are the last to know. Make sure that when you are planning to move to your France property, that you tell the people who are closest to you in person, before broadcasting the news online.

•    Hold a going away event. Having a party or get-together is a good way to see all of your friends together before you leave. Make it a laid-back and casual evening, either at your home or at a local restaurant or pub. This will give your friends the chance to see you before you leave and offer them some closure.

•    Give people a means to keep in touch. A handy thing to do when you are moving is to print out several small cards with the address of your real estate in France, your phone number there, your email address and Skype name and any other information that people will need to get a hold of you. You can give them to your friends and family and hand them out at your going-away party.

•    Keep positive. If your family members start to get sad about the fact that you are moving away to France, remind them that you are very happy and excited about the move, and that it is the best possible thing for you. Focus on the future, and be happy about your choices and this will help your family members stay positive and support you in your move.
Although saying goodbye before moving abroad can be hard, it is easier than ever these days to keep in touch and you can still keep your relationships with family members close.


One of the hardest things about moving to a property in France is saying goodbye to your friends and family. Here are some tips to make the process easier.