A UK national must hold a long-stay visa if they intent to live in France or a French Overseas territory for longer than 90 days (whether for work, study, visitor, or family purposes)
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Another option is the visitor visa. This visa allows you to live in France even though you don't have a French spouse, a job or plans to study. You'll need a letter explaining how you intend to spend your time in France, proof you can support yourself without work and proof of medical insurance.
Q: Is France a cheaper place to live than the UK? A: Average living costs are 24 per cent cheaper in France than in the UK (Livingcost.org). Of course, where you choose to live will impact how much money you spend.
Consumer prices (excluding rent) are 1.13% lower in France than in the UK. Rent prices are 20.29% lower in France than in the UK. Restaurant prices are 2.17% lower in France than in the UK. Grocery prices are 4.16% higher in France than in the UK.
“The main reason is Brexit. It's so much more difficult for British people to buy something here. They need health insurance and that's very difficult for them.”