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Matt & Lucille French

After enjoying yearly vacations to Hilton Head Island, Matt & Lucille French determined the area would be their preferred retirement destination. They found themselves asking, “Why wait?” and made the move from Atlanta in May of 2019. After working with their real estate agent for over 3 years, Hampton Hall Club was the perfect fit for their active lifestyle. For anyone considering moving to Hampton Hall, the French’s urge, “Don’t wait! Make the move now. You will have no regrets.”

Lucille was born in Shanghai, China, and grew up in West Hartford, Connecticut. She was raised by her aunt and uncle since age 14 while her family stayed in China to care for their elderly grandmother.

While studying at the University of Connecticut, Lucille met Matt. Born and raised in Farmington, Matt is a huge fan of the UConn Huskies! Although they were in different majors, their friendship blossomed through studying together. After graduation, they started dating and got married in 2000. Interestingly, both Matt and Lucille’s college roommates also ended up marrying each other!

Prior to Hampton Hall Club, the French’s had lived in Atlanta for 18 years due to Lucille’s career. She is a CPA and

“We love the spirit of the community, the captivating surroundings and the friendliness of all our neighbors and club staff.”

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“It has been challenging during the past year with the pandemic, but we feel so fortunate to be living in Hampton Hall where we can still enjoy so many community events such as the summer concert series, virtual wine tastings and the Christmas parade.”

held senior management roles in finance & accounting for Fortune 500 companies. Frequently traveling for business, she has explored Asia and Latin America.

Matt is in business development and is currently the Director of Account Management at East West Manufacturing in Atlanta. He works remotely and was commuting periodically to Atlanta pre-pandemic. In addition to traveling for work, the French’s enjoy leisurely trips to both local and far off destinations. Their weekends often include drives to Hilton Head Island for walks along the beach and outdoor lunches, which is especially fun when they discover new restaurants!

Perhaps their favorite destination is the Caribbean. The French’s have made more than ten trips, visiting Aruba, Jamaica, Grand Cayman, the Bahamas, St. Martin, and St. Thomas over the years. Visiting Lucille’s family in California often includes a trip to the wineries in the Napa Valley and Sonoma.

The French’s celebrated their 20th wedding anniversary in October of 2020. As avid travelers, they looked forward to celebrating with a trip to Italy. The pandemic replaced that with a short trip to Amelia Island.

When they’re not traveling, Matt and Lucille enjoy participating in various community sponsored events and making new friends. Lucille noted, “It has been challenging during the past year with the pandemic, but we feel so fortunate to be living in Hampton Hall where we can still enjoy so many community events such as the summer concert series, virtual wine tastings and the Christmas parade.”

You’ll find Lucille on the golf course several times a week, and Matt joins her on the weekends. They like spending time outdoors and enjoying the serene nature surrounding the course. In the morning, you’ll likely spot Lucille walking along Hampton Hall Boulevard on her way to fitness classes. She currently volunteers on the Social Advisory Group for planning Club activities and special events and really enjoyed decorating the Clubhouses for the holidays.

When asked what they love most about Hampton Hall, Matt and Lucille agreed, “Living in Hampton Hall feels like being on vacation every day. We enjoy the resort-like amenities and the beautiful golf course surrounded by nature and wildlife. Every time we take a walk in Hampton Hall, we are greeted by a friendly wave from our neighbors. We love the spirit of the community, the captivating surroundings and the friendliness of all our neighbors and club staff. It is such a wonderful place where your neighbors are also your caring friends. We look forward to meeting more new friends at Hampton Hall!”

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