Join Us in France Travel Podcast · Annie Sargent

Starting Over: A Widow's Bold Move to Rural France

·56 min·5 clips
A widow shares how losing her husband on 9-11 led her to buy a chateau in rural France.
Annie Sargent interviews Abigail Carter, a widow who bought a 12-bedroom chateau in rural France after losing her husband on 9-11. Abigail shares her journey of impulsive purchase, renovation challenges like a collapsing cliff, and how she now runs creative retreats to build community. The episode also covers practical tips on moving to France and updates on EU travel rules and smoking trends.
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