In this video, I take you with me to a gorgeous barn conversion in the tiny village of Quincey, near Nuits-Saint-Georges in Burgundy. My French friend Carole and her husband Nico turned an unused barn into a short-term rental, and we do a full tour so you can see what’s possible when you’ve got “extra” space on a French property. If you’re dreaming about buying in France (or you already own something here), this is the kind of real-life example that can help you think through layout, finishes, and what actually makes a place feel comfortable for guests. And then Carole shares one of my favorite practical travel hacks for life in Europe: HomeExchange. She’s been using it for about 10 years and, yes, the cost works out to roughly €130/year—so she’s been staying all over Europe without paying hotel prices. If you’re moving to France and want to explore nearby countries on a budget, this is exactly the kind of system that can make that lifestyle doable. I also share links if you want to stay in their rental, exchange homes with them, or get more of my move-to-France tips by email.