Ever dreamt of buying a home in the South of France? In this episode, we chat with Brian Tolleson, who shares his exciting journey of purchasing and renovating a charming house in Valbonne, a picturesque village in the French Riviera. Brian offers plenty of useful tips about navigating the French real estate process, working with contractors, and even managing French bureaucracy to get a visa. He also talks about the joys and challenges of moving his dog, Junior, to France and adjusting to life in a beautiful village close to Cannes and Nice.

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Whether you're dreaming of owning a home in France or just curious about what it takes to make such a big move, Brian’s story is full of practical advice, personal experiences, and fascinating details. You'll get a real sense of what it's like to live in this stunning part of France. 

Tune in for insider tips and inspiration for your own adventure, or simply to enjoy hearing about someone making their dream of living in the South of France a reality.

Table of Contents for this Episode

• Today on the podcast
• Podcast supporters
• No Magazine segment
• Renovating a Home in France with Brian Tolleson
• How did the project start?
• Buying the Property
• Due diligence
• Renovating the Home
• Food and Shopping
• Finding Contractors and Improving the home
• The Visa Process
• Costs
• Travelling with a Dog
• The Valbonne Area
• Shoutout to Shirley Franklin
• Copyright

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