Husbands in France

Follow our journey as two American husbands navigate the adventure of moving to France.

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FIRST MONTH

We Moved to France

Our first 30 days: meeting the mayor, setting up a countryside house, navigating French grocery stores, and discovering why McDonald’s is better in Europe. The chaos, the wins, and everything we didn’t expect.

EVERYDAY LIFE

What Everyday Life in France Is Really Like

We head to Bordeaux for errands, mattress shopping, and a grocery run. Lincoln makes several appearances, it’s rainy, and we’re figuring out what a normal day actually looks like when you live in France.

EXPLORING

Périgueux vs Sarlat: Which Town Is Actually Better?

Périgueux surprised us more than expected — it feels quiet, local, and genuinely livable. Sarlat has the opposite energy: medieval streets, stone buildings, and serious tourist crowds. We went to both so you don’t have to pick blind.

VILLAGE LIFE

Nearly 1 Million People Lost Power in France

A major storm knocked out power for nearly a million homes in France — including ours. We lost electricity for four days in the Dordogne countryside, then continued on with friends visiting from LA through Bordeaux and Paris.