Hey there!
We’re Team Franceformation…
…an international team of experts passionate about helping individuals, couples and families successfully navigate the relocation process and confidently create a new life in France.
Our mission is to help you understand the immigration requirements you’ll need to navigate so your move to France is as clear and stress-free as possible.
Through carefully listening to you and guiding you from creating your initial visa documents to registering you on the public health system once you’ve arrived, we’ll be there every step of the way.
With our help, you’ll be able to settle in quickly, feel confidently independent and take advantage of everything this wonderful country has to offer!
Meet The Team
Hi, I’m Allison!
I started helping people move to France and navigate French admin way back in 2011, shortly after making my own dreams come true by moving from the US to France to live and study.
Since then, I’ve helped hundreds of people design a whole new vision for their life in France – and then get the right visa and complete the steps needed to make it a reality. I created Your Franceformation in 2021 and began building the Franceformation team to support clients throughout their relocation to France.
What separates our services from other relocation consultancies is that we only work with people who are immigrating independently.
Because of this, you can be assured of completely personalized support and unbridled enthusiasm along each step of your immigration journey – there are no cookie-cutters here! We base all our clients’ applications on their specific needs and desires, and help them understand not just the bureaucracy, but also the emotional side of relocating – like choosing a location and work that’s right for you, preparing for culture shock and understanding the nuances of the French savoir faire.
Listen to Chelley’s interview with Allison 👇
Kim first studied abroad in France in 1989, and moved back and forth a few times before settling permanently in France in 1996 with her French husband.
She is originally from Western Massachusetts, and has a Master’s degree from Middlebury College. Kim has a rich and varied professional history of teaching and administrative work – most recently as a housing coordinator for a global study abroad program.
Joining the team in early 2021, Kim quickly established herself as a rock-solid problem solver with an encyclopedic knowledge of French bureaucracy. She takes care of our clients with efficiency and good humor, helping them navigate consulate appointments and the sometimes maddening correspondence from French officials!
Listen to Allison’s interview with Kim👇
Amy first fell in love with France during a university study abroad program. She then taught French for several years at a Montessori school before turning to the corporate training world.
After spending numerous summers in France, she decided to utilize Allison’s expertise to help guide her through a formal move from the US to Brittany. Though it took longer than expected (thanks to the pandemic) she is exceptionally happy to have made the move.
Amy established her business in December 2021 and now works with our clients on putting together business plans for visa applications, developing in-person and online training programs and coaching Business English.
Chelley has had a love affair with all things French since she first experienced Paris as a teenager.Â
A Brit living just south of London, she studied French as part of her degree and has worked for several French companies during her career.Â
Allison bought Chelley into the business in 2020. Together, they’ve built the team, developed our online programs and grown the business into the strong and successful company it is today.
A lover of travel, Chelley hops over to France whenever she can – most recently to attend the Team Get Together in Giverny!
You can connect with Chelley here.
A Francophile-in-training, Becky has recently fallen back in love with France – and most especially, Paris!
France is home to two of the things that Becky loves the most: fabulous food and fabulous wine!
After studying French up to AS Level in the UK, the Franceformation team have inspired her to take up language studies again.
A Marketing Pro and ex-BBC Journalist, fellow Brit Becky keeps the business running smoothly, taking care of our Podcast, Monthly Q&As, Newsletters and Social Media feeds.Â
You can connect with Becky here.
Things We Love About France…
Our Clients…
We’ve helped clients from all over the world move to France and build a beautiful new life. Whether you’re an artist, bricklayer, sommelier, tour operator, writer, financial planner, retiree or simply moving to be with your family, you’ll find a spot that’s perfect for you. Check out the map below to see where our clients have ended up!
Connect with others on the same journey!
Head over and join our 12,000-strong Facebook group Americans in France, where we post updates & answer questions regularly. It’s a community of like-minded people, all of who are in the process of – or have successfully – moved to France. You’ll feel right at home!
What is a ‘Franceformation’?
2. The personal transformation one undergoes when moving to France and incubating a new life;
3. The intense period of learning about oneself, about French bureaucracy, and about French language and culture, which occurs as one prepares to move to France and adapt to a new culture;
4. A full-service and support program to nurture you from the moment you decide to move to France, through your visa application, arrival, and beyond.
Ready to Begin?
