Uploaded July 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 hours ago
Where Should we Retire in France? That’s the big question my husband and I are starting to explore — and in this video, we take our very first scouting trip to find out.
We spent two weeks road-tripping through central and western France, visiting the areas around Poitiers, Angoulême, and Tours to see if any of these regions could be the right fit for our future retirement. We stayed in a quiet countryside gîte, visited charming villages and market towns, and evaluated each place based on what matters most to us: access to healthcare, proximity to Paris, local markets, mild weather, community life, and architectural charm.
This isn’t a “we’re moving” vlog — we’re still years away from retiring. But this is the beginning of a slower, more intentional journey to find a place where we can one day settle down and build a new chapter of our life in France.
Towns we visited include:
Poitiers · Chauvigny · Ruffec · La Rochefoucauld · Jarnac · Angoulême · Loudun · Chinon · Azay-le-Rideau · Amboise
If you’re also dreaming of retiring in France, curious about small-town life, or just love slow travel through the French countryside, I hope you enjoy coming along for the ride.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction
02:01 Why We’re Scouting France
04:34 Retirement Checklist
10:43 Where We Stayed
11:35 Poitiers & Surrounding Areas
13:10 Angoulême & Surrounding Areas
15:05 Tours & The Loire Valley
17:35 Where to Next?
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Find more information here:
https://linktr.ee/TheGlambassador
Interested in supporting my journey?
Check out my Patreon for behind-the-scenes content, monthly meet-ups, and a wonderful community of vintage lovers!
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Join my Facebook Groups for more fun and inspiration:
Vintage Fashion Group - facebook.com/groups/fashionstyleartofaccessorizing
1930s & 1940s Authentic Hairstyling Group - facebook.com/groups/30sand40sHairstylingforLadies
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Music by Epidemic Sounds epidemicsound.com/referral/z281cb
and Storyblocks storyblocks.com
//DISCLAIMER: Links included in this description might be affiliate links. If you purchase a product or service with the links that I provide I may receive a small commission. There is no additional charge to you! Thank you for supporting my channel so I can continue to provide you with free content.
Where Should we Retire in France? That’s the big question my husband and I are starting to explore — and in this video, we take our very first scouting trip to find out.
We spent two weeks road-tripping through central and western France, visiting the areas around Poitiers, Angoulême, and Tours to see if any of these regions could be the right fit for our future retirement. We stayed in a quiet countryside gîte, visited charming villages and market towns, and evaluated each place based on what matters most to us: access to healthcare, proximity to Paris, local markets, mild weather, community life, and architectural charm.
This isn’t a “we’re moving” vlog — we’re still years away from retiring. But this is the beginning of a slower, more intentional journey to find a place where we can one day settle down and build a new chapter of our life in France.
Towns we visited include:
Poitiers · Chauvigny · Ruffec · La Rochefoucauld · Jarnac · Angoulême · Loudun · Chinon · Azay-le-Rideau · Amboise
If you’re also dreaming of retiring in France, curious about small-town life, or just love slow travel through the French countryside, I hope you enjoy coming along for the ride.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction
02:01 Why We’re Scouting France
04:34 Retirement Checklist
10:43 Where We Stayed
11:35 Poitiers & Surrounding Areas
13:10 Angoulême & Surrounding Areas
15:05 Tours & The Loire Valley
17:35 Where to Next?
Don't forget to SUBSCRIBE, LIKE AND COMMENT!
*****************************************************************
Find more information here:
https://linktr.ee/TheGlambassador
Interested in supporting my journey?
Check out my Patreon for behind-the-scenes content, monthly meet-ups, and a wonderful community of vintage lovers!
patreon.com/theglambassador
Join my Facebook Groups for more fun and inspiration:
Vintage Fashion Group - facebook.com/groups/fashionstyleartofaccessorizing
1930s & 1940s Authentic Hairstyling Group - facebook.com/groups/30sand40sHairstylingforLadies
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Music by Epidemic Sounds epidemicsound.com/referral/z281cb
and Storyblocks storyblocks.com
//DISCLAIMER: Links included in this description might be affiliate links. If you purchase a product or service with the links that I provide I may receive a small commission. There is no additional charge to you! Thank you for supporting my channel so I can continue to provide you with free content.
