Shannon Pratuch is an American who fell in love with France on a work trip and then strategically planned her move here over the following years. Having closed her business in the US Shannon made the leap to live in France and dove into the immigration and visa process all whilst setting herself up here in France.

Shannon gives great advice about how to find the right home and area of France for you - not just the logistics and budget considerations but the emotional elements of how we navigate moving to a new country.
POST RECORDING NOTE (2023): Shannon no longer works in Real Estate so do enjoy her advice but she's no longer working in this industry.

We talk about city and country life, making friends with French and English speaking people and how she recommends people rent before they buy. 
There’s so much great insight in this episode and not just for immigrants such as, ‘Change is not something to be afraid of’, and ‘Never make assumptions’. Wise words. Enjoy!

I am French is hosted by Karen French (yup, that’s my real surname) 

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Shannon Pratuch

Website: thisfrench.life

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YouTube: Thisfrench.life

Selected Resources from this episode:

• Discover the town of Beaune

PLEASE NOTE: Shannon no longer works in Real Estate

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