In a word, it's not only the great food, rich history, etc. Yes, France is "very rich" in history and every bit of that history left its mark. But, France can be interpreted - like any country - in different ways. (First of all, note that living in the EU is more expensive than the US.) So, I did find it worthwhile to read here, from a Yank living in France. Yes, it's a woman's view and that's just fine! It's important to underscore the differences between the US and Europe. My Point: I'm not the only Yank living in France who acknowledges the benefit of a modern healthcare system that covers everybody for very, very low cost (compared to the rip-off in the US.). And, it seems to me, so does the lady who wrote this (from her own Web-site.) Site here: Pros and cons of living in France that matter most to me Notably this quote from the site: The comparative cost-structure world-wide (and including the US) can be seen in an OECD pdf-chart here. Just open the document and scroll down to page four. For anyone thinking about moving to France (and thus Europe), this reference can give you a good idea of what and how it likely will be for you health-wise, which is always a key lifestyle factor. Each country is of course different. (And I will not get into that matter presently because it is amazingly complex!) I've lived around Europe and if mentalities are particularly different (from north to south and south-to-north*) it's worthwhile reading if you have had even idle thoughts about moving to Europe ... *But is that factor really different from the US?
I love the French because everyone owns a gun. They're afraid of the Germans but nobody will admit it.
