French Riviera Dreamers, Episode 4, Mathias SCHWARZ

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In this episode, I sit down with Mathias Schwarz, a German-American citizen who moved from US to enjoy his retirement in Nice, France. With our help at French Riviera House Hunting, Mathias found a superb apartement in one of the most emblematic building of Nice, the Majestic.
He shares his journey — why he chose Nice, what it’s like to find a property to buy as a foreigner, and how life on the Riviera compares to back home. From challenges and surprises to favorite discoveries and cultural shifts, this is a must-listen for anyone considering a move to the Côte d’Azur.

???? Key topics we cover:
- Undestandig the potential of a location
-Retiring in the South of France
-Learning French "on the job"
-Renovating an apartment
-The challenges of a newcomer

00:00 Intro
00:39 Introducing Mathias
02:25 Tax differences between FR and US
06:29 How's living in France
07:45 Differences between California and French Riviera
11:09 The process of learning French
12:52 The history of Majestic and Cimiez
17:15 Mathias best experience & worst nightmare
21:20 Choosing Nice over other cities
26:55 Differences between buying a property in US vs in FR
34:33 Challenges of totally renovating an apartment
43:50 The importance of having a good notary
48:41 Advice for Americans dreaming to move to France
53:25 Outro

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