# Event Details - **Event Name**: Moving to France, Made Easy - Afterwork and Conference - **Event Start and End Date**: Tue, 24 Feb, 2026 at 06:00 pm – Tue, 24 Feb, 2026 at 08:00 pm - **Event Description**: Join us to prepare for your new life in France!About this EventJoin us for an Afterwork/Conference in Manhattan on February 24, 2026.This event is organized by Frenchly, and will be hosted by 3 experts: Allison Grant Lounes from Your Franceformation, Judith Benamran, American and licensed French real estate agent in Paris, and David Cantor, Cross-Border Advisor and Immigration Lawyer from Liberty Atlantic.We will cover:1/ VISALearn about the different options for a temporary or long-term relocation to France, and how to approach the relocation and visa application process to ensure you get the right visa for following your dream. Topics will include:The different categories of visas that exist overall and how visa type determines the types of activities you can do in France and impacts your potential paths to residenceObtaining visas through salaried employment, self-employment or business ownership, studies, family ties, or retirementWhy self-employment or starting a business can be a great long-term path to living in FranceThe importance of your tax residence in France and how this impacts your long-term optionsLegitimate options for working remotely, as a 'digital nomad' visa does not exist2/ REAL ESTATEDiscover the essentials of buying property in France. Topics will include:How the French real estate market works: What’s different from the US and what to expectThe buying process, step by step: From finding your home to signing with the notaireWhat buyers often don’t expect: Surprises and challenges faced by international clientsLiving and owning in France: Tips on taxes, responsibilities, and ongoing considerations3/ FINANCEThe key points of the Franco-American tax treaty and the favorable tax treatment of U.S. pensions and investmentsCommon challenges faced by expatriates (PFICs, FATCA/FBAR, access to the U.S. financial system)A short practical roadmap to help you prepare for your move to FranceABOUT THE SPEAKERS https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events10/banners/ce04e470-de5c-11f0-92b9-49aa8a86a6f3-rimg-w1200-h650-dc161417-gmir.jpg ?️ Allison Grant Lounes, Your FranceformationAllison Grant Lounes is a relocation expert and owner of the relocation agency Your Franceformation, a France-based small business providing comprehensive relocation services for moving to France.After obtaining a degree in French and Romance Philology from Columbia University and a Master's Degree from the Middlebury College French School, both in 2009, she move to France to complete a Master's in Comparative Literature at l'université Paris VII Diderot (now Paris Cité) and began writing a blog about moving to France and navigating French admin as an independent student. She has been helping Americans move to France since ~2012.Allison is the author of the book Foolproof French Visas, now in its 6th edition (the Complete 2025-2026 Edition) and facilitates the move of dozens of individuals, couples, and families to France each year.She is also the admin of the group Americans in France on Facebook and hosts the Profiles in Franceformation podcast.?️ David Cantor, Liberty Atlantic AdvisorsDavid is a registered financial advisor and licensed U.S. attorney with over a decade of cross-border experience representing private clients.Originally from New York, he commenced his legal career at a U.S. law firm focusing on immigration matters. During this time, he successfully supported hundreds of clients and their families to accomplish their immigration and cross-border goals – from launching cafés in SoHo to obtaining Citizenship for Iranian doctors.In 2019, David relocated to Florence, Italy, with his family (where he currently resides) and launched several new ventures aimed at easing the burdens of migration. He forged partnerships with hundreds of vetted professionals in 35+ countries and continued to support individual clients, namely U.S. nationals, seeking to move to major EU destinations, such as Italy, France, Portugal, and Spain.David joined Liberty Atlantic Advisors in early 2025, where he actively advises individual clients with cross-border wealth management and financial planning solutions.?️ Judith Benamran, Judith Benamran GroupOriginally from New York and happily based in Paris for over 30 years, Judith is a licensed French real estate agent and the founder of a boutique property search agency dedicated to helping Americans buy property in Paris.Judith began her career in international executive search, pairing top talent with leading global companies. She later transitioned to real estate, applying her matchmaking skills to connect clients with their ideal home.She holds a BA from Tufts University, an MBA from École des Ponts Business School, and a Bachelor’s degree in Real Estate Management from the École Supérieure des Professions Immobilières (ESPI). https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events6/banners/d0241af0-de5c-11f0-92b9-49aa8a86a6f3-rimg-w1200-h201-dcffffff-gmir.jpg ABOUT FRENCHLYFrenchly is the n°1 webmagazine for American Francophiles. Visit our website and subscribe to our newsletter to access our amazing content about all things French! - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/new-york/moving-to-france-made-easy-afterwork-and-conference/100001976587832415 - **Event Categories**: business, art, literary-art, conferences, speed-dating - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket URL**: https://consumer.pxf.io/c/1339408/3151484/39691?partnerpropertyid=1191892&MediaPartnerPropertyId=1191892&svlink=14105511&level=1&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.eventbrite.com%2Fe%2Fmoving-to-france-made-easy-afterwork-and-conference-tickets-1976587832415 - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 12.51, max: 12.51, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: New York - **state**: NY - **country**: United States - **location**: Maison de l'Occitanie - **lat**: 40.7642663 - **long**: -73.983306 - **full address**: Maison de l'Occitanie, 244-250 West 54th Street, New York, United States ## Event Organizer details - **affiliate_id**: 10 - **organizer**: French Morning Media Group (https://allevents.in/org/french-morning-media-group/22590539) ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: banner - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events3/banners/f4ad3c8e4c8d4a58a3012789d09c24849e52ed1ba694669642ab53ccdf3452dc-rimg-w1200-h554-dc1c171d-gmir.jpg?v=1766315099 - **Alt text**: thumbnail - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events3/banners/e46080df7b472f359a70d29be0ab5ab26ea8ba13115a1b2cbdeeec60895b62b5-rimg-w400-h400-dca9beed-gmir.jpg?v=1766315095 ## FAQs - **Q**: When is the event happening? - **A:** Tue, 24 Feb, 2026 at 06:00 pm - **Q**: Where is the event happening? - **A:** Maison de l'Occitanie, 244-250 West 54th Street, New York, United States - **Q**: What is the ticket price? - **A:** starting from 12.51 up to 12.51 USD - **Q**: Who is organizing the event? - **A:** French Morning Media Group - **Q**: What type of event is this? - **A:** business, art, literary-art, conferences, speed-dating - **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about Moving to France, Made Easy - Afterwork and Conference ? - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents. ## Structured Data (JSON-LD) ```json [ { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Event", "name": "Moving to France, Made Easy - Afterwork and Conference", "image": "https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events3/banners/f4ad3c8e4c8d4a58a3012789d09c24849e52ed1ba694669642ab53ccdf3452dc-rimg-w1200-h554-dc1c171d-gmir.jpg?v=1766315099", "startDate": "2026-02-24", "endDate": "2026-02-24", "url": "https://allevents.in/new-york/moving-to-france-made-easy-afterwork-and-conference/100001976587832415", "location": { "@type": "Place", "name": "Maison de l'Occitanie", "address": { "@type": "PostalAddress", "streetAddress": "244-250 West 54th Street", "postalCode": "10019", "addressLocality": "New York", "addressRegion": "NY", "addressCountry": "US" }, "geo": { "@type": "GeoCoordinates", "latitude": "40.7642663", "longitude": "-73.983306" } }, "eventAttendanceMode": "https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceMode", "description": "Join us to prepare for your new life in France!", "offers": [ { "@type": "AggregateOffer", "availability": "https://schema.org/InStock", "priceCurrency": "USD", "availabilityStarts": "2026-04-05", "availabilityEnds": "2026-02-24", "validFrom": "2026-04-05", "lowPrice": "12.51", "highPrice": "12.51", "price": "12.51", "url": "https://allevents.in/new-york/moving-to-france-made-easy-afterwork-and-conference/100001976587832415" }, { "@type": "Offer", "availability": "https://schema.org/InStock", "priceCurrency": "USD", "availabilityStarts": "2026-04-05", "availabilityEnds": "", "validFrom": "2026-04-05", "url": "https://allevents.in/new-york/moving-to-france-made-easy-afterwork-and-conference/100001976587832415", "price": "12.51", "name": "General Admission" } ], "organizer": [ { "@type": "Organization", "name": "French Morning Media Group", "url": "https://allevents.in/org/french-morning-media-group/22590539", "description": "French Morning is the first French-American web-magazine." } ] } ] ```