PLANNING A MOVE TO FRANCE?

Moving to France Power Hour - 1:1 Strategy Session with Ben Small

You probably already have a plan.

The Moving to France Power Hour is designed to help you make sure it’s the right one.

Most people who book this session have already spent months researching their move to France. They’ve read the blogs, joined the Facebook groups, watched the videos and built a plan that seems logical on paper.

What they’re really looking for is:

An experienced second set of eyes
Someone to stress-test their plan
Help spotting the pitfalls they can’t see yet

That’s exactly what this session is for.

Read our reviews

I had two Power Hour calls with Ben regarding a long-term rental in France. I found him to be very knowledgeable, thoughtful, but most importantly, he was honest. Ben provided a nudge of confidence that I needed to complete the rental application process on my own with some of his guidance. He could have charged me additional relocation fees for service but instead, Ben told me I was prepared to find a rental on my own. I am moving into my new long-term rental in a few weeks and am grateful to have found Ben and his services. Don't hesitate to hire Ben and his team for any part of the relocation process!!!!

Ibanista’s Benjamin Small’s power hour has reinvigorated me! I’ve been on a year long journey to prepare a move from the United States to France. As you would expect there are many tasks both big and small required to make this happen and decision fatigue was setting in. Also since it’s now just months away from my actual move, my excitement was starting to be tinged with anxiety. But my call with Ben helped bring calm back. It focused me on what’s really important and reduced the noise I’d created in my head. He artfully guided me to zoom out, look at the big picture and to let it unfold naturally. It’s now time to let France grow and expand me. Confidence comes from knowing Ben’s location expertise can help me better position myself where I can best transition to my new life in France. I look forward to next steps.

Loved my first call with Ben. He's easy to speak with, provided great ideas and information, mainly we got on famously and we were all over the map as if we had known each other for years.

If finding an apartment in France seems daunting, then Ben Small is your secret weapon. What truly sets Ben apart is how he combines professional expertise with genuine kindness. After having Ben speak to my BootCamp group, everyone was impressed by his comprehensive knowledge and approachable style. He breaks down the complex process into manageable steps, sparing you from the bureaucratic marathon it could otherwise be. For anyone serious about finding a long-term rental in France, Ben Small isn't just helpful—he's essential.

What the Moving to France Power Hour Is

The Moving to France Power Hour 1:1 Strategy Session with Ben Small is a 60-minute private review and planning session with Ben Small, founder of Ibanista.

It’s designed to help you:

Review your current moving plan
Identify gaps, risks, or unrealistic assumptions
Refine your strategy so it works in real life, not just on paper

You don’t need to book our rental, FX, or relocation services to book this session.
This call stands on its own.

What We’ll Work Through Together

We’ll use the hour to review and refine what you already have, focusing on what matters most right now.

Depending on your situation, we can cover:

A full review of your moving plan (timeline, order of steps, priorities)
Where people commonly lose time, money, or flexibility
Renting vs buying and whether your current thinking supports your goals
Foreign exchange strategy and timing (often overlooked until it’s too late)
How housing, finances, and lifestyle choices interact
Emotional and practical blind spots when relocating to France
Any specific questions you want answered, nothing is off-limits

This is a collaborative, practical conversation, not a presentation.

What You’ll Leave With

By the end of the Moving to France Power Hour, you’ll have:

A clearer, more realistic version of your plan
Confidence that you’re focusing on the right steps in the right order
A better sense of what to do now and what can wait
Fewer unknowns, fewer assumptions, and fewer future regrets

Many clients say this session helps everything finally click.

Investment

150 € – 60-minute private strategy session

No pressure.
No obligation to use our services.
Just clarity and an experienced perspective.