We spoke with Sarah , who moved to the Dordogne in 2020 after leaving the UK in search of a slower, more balanced way of life. Like many people considering a move to France, she weighed up several regions before settling on the Dordogne, a decision shaped by lifestyle, affordability, and a desire to feel part of a real, working community rather than a tourist hotspot. Below, Sarah shares why she decided to make the move, what drew her specifically to the Dordogne, and what e

The initial questions: Answer as honestly as you can What is your weather tolerance? Mild + coastal + breezy: Brittany, parts of Normandy, Charente-Maritime Hotter summers + more sun: Provence, much of Occitanie, Gers Four seasons + cooler winters: Haute-Vienne, Dordogne (inland), much of central France “City climate” reality: Paris can be surprisingly hot in summer and grey in winter, but you’re trading weather for convenience How much “English around you” do you actuall