The American Lady who moved to France at 74 | Life After Starting Over pt.2

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▶ Book Your Relocation Consultation: https://bit.ly/3MOeFzx ▶ Book a call with our Founder, Richard: https://bit.ly/45fM3oX ▶ Use our region matcher service to find the PERFECT place to live in France: https://bit.ly/3YBs7cy Follow Carolyn’s YouTube channel HERE: https://www.youtube.com/@thelittleoldlady_101 Due to popular demand, we’re back in Clugnat to speak with Carolyn! Let’s find out how she’s doing, almost 6 months on from her first interview with us. Following up after her first interview (which went on to hit over a million views) Lizzie called back into Carolyn’s home renovation project to see how she’s thriving in rural France now she’s had time to settle in, make friends, and keep bringing her 1800s renovation dream to life. It’s safe to say, she’s absolutely loving life after moving to France from Idaho at 74 years old. When we first met Carolyn, she’d bought her French home sight unseen for €23,000. It had character in all the best ways, but it also had real challenges, especially heading into winter. In this follow-up episode, you’ll see what’s changed since the HCB Renovations Group stepped in to help with the practical, safety-first upgrades that make everyday life easier for Carolyn and how the renovation project is coming together. In this video, Carolyn shares what the renovation support has made possible, including safer stairs, a brand new upstairs bathroom with hot water, a shower designed for easy access, a washing machine installation, repairs to holes in floors and walls, and a garden transformation that finally revealed the space (and even the stone wall) she couldn’t see before. We’ll also hear great stories from Carolyn about how she’s thriving later in life, finding purpose again, building confidence, and why rural France can be the perfect fit for you. As a bonus, Carolyn also treats us to her much-asked-for bread-baking recipe. Chapters 00:00 – “I have absolutely no desire to go back to America” 00:36 – Part 2: Returning to Carolyn’s €23,000 house in rural France 01:24 – The first interview, the response, and why viewers connected 05:03 – Has Carolyn felt welcome moving to France? 06:23 – What the house was like before: stairs, bathroom, and an overgrown garden 07:24 – HCB Renovations Group arrives: what they fixed and improved 10:30 – The new stairs and the brand new upstairs bathroom tour 11:35 – The garden reveal and why she bought the house in the first place 14:11 – Making friends in France 16:35 – Carolyn’s bread-making process 18:12 – Region Matcher: finding your perfect spot in France 18:58 – What’s next in the renovation project 20:46 – Carolyn answers YOUR questions 26:23 – Living your dream life in France 26:48 – Carolyn answers YOUR questions part 2 28:57 – Carolyn’s review of the renovation team and what changed most 31:40 – We’ll be back for part 3! 👋 Thinking of moving to France? From a one-off solution to a full-service package. We’ve helped thousands of clients successfully settle in France. Everybody’s story is different, so our relocation services are tailored to your specific needs. From applying for a visa to setting up a business or renovating a property, our expert team can handle it all. https://bit.ly/4lextDZ -- 👉 Watch Next: Why This American Couple Moved to France at 50: https://youtu.be/Ql8LPcqjm2c Ready to Retire or Move to France from the USA? Steps to Make It Happen: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9vhDMC-Njk0 Find French Connections HCB on Social Media: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/frenchconnectionsHCB/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FrenchConnectionsHCB/ Thank you for watching!