# Season 4 Episode 4 - Why France? Money, Meaning & Moving Abroad

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Podcast: [The Life of a Bon Vivant](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-life-of-a-bon-vivant-5950101)
Published: 2026-02-02T03:00:00+00:00
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In today’s episode of The Life of a Bon Vivant podcast, Beeta discusses the growing trend of Americans relocating abroad, especially to France, and explores the financial and lifestyle reasons behind it. Inspired by a Business Insider story about a 69-year-old American who chose to retire in France, Beeta examines cost of living, healthcare, and quality of life while sharing personal insight from living in both France and the United States. The episode also reflects on whether moving abroad t...

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