Moving to France

Moving to France

Expert international moving services to France

95+ Years of experience

Moving people since 1930

FIDI & IAM Certified

International standards you can trust

Global Network

48 offices across 32 countries

One dedicated coordinator

Personal support from start to finish

Moving to Ile de France

Your move to France: expert relocation services from day one

France rewards careful planning. From the buzz of Paris and the tech corridors of Lyon and Toulouse to the vineyards of Bordeaux and the Mediterranean coastline of Provence and the Côte d'Azur, every region has its own rhythm, housing market and administrative quirks. Understanding these differences early prevents costly surprises on arrival.

Our teams handle moves into France for a wide range of clients: relocating families settling near international schools, embassy and diplomatic relocations, military family programmes, and global assignees moving under corporate RMC programmes. With 48 offices across 32 countries, we combine true global reach with local knowledge on the ground in France. Careful preparation matters because international relocation touches everything at once; customs, transport, housing, schooling and daily logistics. Gosselin's specialists coordinate all of it under one roof, so you can focus on your new chapter rather than the paperwork behind it.

Before the move: a few things to keep in mind

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Your entry requirements for France depend entirely on your nationality. Citizens of the EU and EEA enjoy freedom of movement and may live and work in France without a visa, while non-EU nationals typically need a long-stay visa (visa de long séjour) before arrival, often tied to work, family reunification, retirement or study.

Once in France, many long-stay visa holders must validate their visa online or apply for a residence permit (titre de séjour) within a set window after arrival. Requirements change, so always confirm the current rules on the official French government portal (service-public.fr) and through the French consulate in your country of departure.

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Moving to France as a diplomat

Diplomatic relocations to France demand precision, discretion and a deep understanding of protocol. Gosselin Moving is a recognised specialist in embassy and diplomatic relocations, coordinating the sensitive documentation, timing and handling that these moves require. With 93+ years of experience and FIDI-FAIM certification, our teams manage diplomatic consignments into France with the care and confidentiality they deserve.

Moving to France with Gosselin

All transport options for your (international) move

Transport options for your move to France

Transport options for your move to France depend on where you are coming from, the volume of your household goods and your budget. For moves originating within Europe, road transport is usually the most efficient and cost-effective choice, with a dedicated van for full households or a shared, part-load service (known as Groupage) for smaller volumes. Groupage lets you share vehicle space with other consignments heading the same way, reducing cost in exchange for a slightly less flexible schedule. A dedicated move offers faster, direct transit and full control over timing, which suits larger households or tighter deadlines.

For intercontinental moves into France, sea freight and air cargo come into play; a full container for larger volumes, a shared container for smaller ones, and air for urgent essentials. Transit times vary by route and season, so request a quote for a precise schedule.

Professional packing for all your moves

Professional packing

Professional packing protects your belongings through every kilometre of the journey to France, whether they travel by road, sea or air. For road moves from Europe, goods must be secured against the vibration and handling of long overland transport; for intercontinental shipments, packing must withstand extended transit and container conditions.

Gosselin's trained packing teams handle it all. For especially valuable or oversized pieces, ask about our custom crating and dedicated art transport services, designed to give your most precious possessions maximum protection on the way to France. We use quality, eco-friendly materials and proven techniques for every category of item, including:

Fragile valuables such as glassware, china and ceramics

Fine art and antiques, with tailored protection

Furniture dismantling and professional reassembly at destination

Bulky or awkward items requiring custom solutions

Why choose Gosselin as your moving company

WHY GOSSELIN?

Top-tier international moving services

Gosselin Moving upholds global quality standards backed by FIDI-FAIM certification, the international moving industry's gold standard that fewer than 10% of movers worldwide qualify to hold, alongside ISO 9001 certified quality management and membership of IAM, the International Association of Movers.

Our established partner network on the ground in France means local expertise wherever you land, from Paris to Provence. That combination of global reach and local knowledge is what separates a reliable international mover from a generic one.

A dependable international mover should demonstrate:

Proven experience

Transparent, proactive communication

Quality, vetted local partners

Quality, vetted local partners

G.U.E.S.T.

Plan Your Move to France Today

Planning your move to France starts with a simple, no-obligation survey, and you never have to leave home to complete it. With Gosselin's G.U.E.S.T. remote survey technology, you book a digital appointment and walk one of our specialists through your household goods using your smartphone camera.

It is faster, more convenient and just as precise as a traditional home survey. Once your survey is complete, our team prepares a tailored quotation covering transport, packing and any additional services you need for France. Ready to begin? 

All our services

Professional packing

We provide full service packing and moving services for local, long-distance, and international relocations

Custom crates

These crates provide optimal security for fine art, antiques, oversized furniture, motorcycles and other valuable or fragile items

Guided Survey

A guided survey led by relocation professionals to understand your household, destination and timing so your move is planned correctly from day one.

With Gosselin, your move includes:

  • Eco-Friendly packing materials
  • Storage service when you need
  • Flexibility
  • Transport insurance coverage
Client experience moving to France with Gosselin

Client experience: relocating to France with Gosselin

I am absolutely thrilled that I chose Gosselin to manage my international move. Despite the natural anxiety that comes with moving abroad, the entire process was handled with professionalism, warmth, and efficiency, without adding any unnecessary stress.

The teams in both New York and Marseille were wonderful. The packing team did an exceptional job handling and securely wrapping all of my belongings, including many complicated and fragile items. Everything arrived safely without a single item being damaged or broken.

The four-person delivery team was equally fantastic. Despite having far too many belongings, they managed to get everything into the apartment, followed my instructions exactly, and efficiently unpacked everything. Throughout the process, the team was friendly, supportive, and respectful.

Everyone I interacted with was helpful, professional, and efficient. Mary in particular was exceptional, a warm and caring professional who clearly takes great pride in her work and in making clients feel as relaxed and confident as possible during what can be a very stressful experience.

I could not have been more pleased with the service and would recommend Gosselin and Mary without hesitation.

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What our customers say about Gosselin

The service was first rate. it's not cheap though. I would still use it again. - Wasn't Gosselin but they were excellent - First rate really helpful and always available.

Visite faite a distance - Très disponible

Perfect, he even came to see if all was going on well during the packing phase. - Great Team, very supportive, listening to all requirrements, taking care of items and how they carry things in corridors and stairs. - A team of 2 vs 5 to load is small. They had to make double efforts. But very helpful and efficient - All went very well, really above past experience even with Gosselin...

Pas de visite technique car petit volume. - Les effets ont été emballés avec précaution. Les déménageurs étaient à l’heure. Tout a été très bien géré. - Le déménageur a prévenu de son arrivée 2h avant puis 30 mns avant comme demandé. Efficacité de la livraison. - Mme Futi a tout mis en oeuvre pour gérer au mieux le déménagement d’un petit volume, avec efficacité, engagement et respect. - Le commercial s’est engagé rapidement sur une proposition pour un petit volume et ce n’était pas si simple que cela. Grâce à l’action de Mme Futi, on a pu trouver une solution. Le prix de la prestation reste élevée, surtout compte tenu d’ajustements qui ont du être faits.

Ils n'ont pas tout à fait suivi nos demandes d'utiliser des cartons plus petits et d'y mettre le contenu d'un seul tiroir ou à défaut un deuxième, séparé par du papier pour faciliter le deballage - Ils n'ont pas eu le temps de tout déballer comme prévu. - C'est la 4ème fois que j'utilise Gosselin pour les déménagements. Ils sont très pros, mais parfois les équipes sur place n'écoute pas le client assez. Aussi je pense qu'il aura fallu finalement 1 personne en plus pour pouvoir emballer et ensuite déballer à destination. Nous l'avons fait nous même finalement. - Ce sont de grands pros du déménagement. Sans hesitation une prochaine fois.

My move was a long process with a lot of uncertain points over two years including moving out from my family home, putting everything in storage for a year then finally moving my belongings to France. Everyone I was in contact with over this period of time was highly professional and helpful making this move a very positive experience. Thank you! - Delivery was perfect. They arrived on time, were quick, efficient and left a clean area after unpacking. They perfectly assembled furniture, placed them as I wanted even after trying several locations in the room. Thank you! - The crew who packed up my home in Budapest did an excellent job! They were quick, precise and their good spirit helped a lot in a difficult moment. The packing was impeccable. I had fragile, very heavy pieces of furniture and a lot of fragile items, china, glasses and artwork. In the boxes we have unpacked so far nothing had broken. Thank you for the whole crew and a special big thank you to Iván for his professionalism and kindness! - Zsolt Sarandi was very supportive, empathic and highly professional all the way through the long process of making my move from Budapest to France. He was prompt and efficient in responding to my needs including talking through the details of my situation from the first day we talked about my move. He was a valuable support in a complex situation. Thank you very much! - Dora was responsive, kind and efficient in managing the entire process of my move, including the one-year long warehouse storage. Thank you! - A huge thank you for making this move a positive experience!

Aucune visite n'a été effectuée, uniquement par téléphone. - Le collaborateur a été très efficace, rapide et courtois. - Les 2 collaborateurs ont été également très efficace et aimable. - Tout s'est très bien déroulé. Le tout a été rapide, efficace et très professionnel. - Mme Betis-Cosson s'est montrée très professionnelle et proactive durant tout le processus.

Get Your Free Moving Quote Today

Start your journey by getting a free, no-obligation quote for your move. Our team is ready to assist you with every step, ensuring a smooth transition to your new life in France. Fill out the form below and start planning your move to France today. 

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