Rock Your Retirement Show

In this episode of the "Rock Your Retirement" podcast, Kathe and Barb welcome guest Paul Blanchard, the author of "We Got Frenched," to discuss his bold decision to leave the United States and retire in the French countryside. The conversation dives into the journey that led Paul Blanchard and his partner, Denise, to make the leap—a dream simmering for 25 years that suddenly turned into reality during the pandemic. Listeners get a front-row seat to the emotional and practical considerations involved, from the initial hesitation to the moment they both decided they were "all in" on the move.Throughout the episode, Paul shares the logistical and cultural challenges that come with uprooting your life and settling somewhere completely different. He provides insights not just into the romance and beauty of rural France, but also the bureaucracy, unexpected legal terms (like being labeled a "concubine"), and the details people often overlook—such as dealing with paperwork, lo