After retiring as an executive assistant, Celestine Cooley found life in Bordeaux, France, more affordable and fulfilling than in Los Angeles. At age 74 and with limited Social Security income, she embraced her long-held dream of living in France. Cooley had previously traveled across the country, falling in love with the culture. The pandemic prompted her to plan a move, solidifying her choice of Bordeaux for its small-town charm and cost-effective living, leading her to experience a richer life abroad than in the U.S.
"The moment we stepped off the train in the train station at Gare du Nord, I knew that France was where I was supposed to live."
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