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Maydaisy

Maydaisy

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English °µÍø½ûÇø in France

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Registration: 17 June 2021

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Maydaisy replied to a thread
3 years ago
tosman66

retirement in France by tosman66

My wife and I are both 72 years old, living in New York City and contemplating retiring in the South of France. Possible places, Avignon, Arles, Montpellier. We'd appreciate any feed back from °µÍø½ûÇøs about the pluses and minus of such a ...

Maydaisy

Hi Boatman. We live in a town of 5000 people and I am the only English speaking person here. The nearest town is a 25 minute drive away so I think we chose the wrong place. It is basically closed here in the winter months. In fact, we may move back ... Read More

Maydaisy replied to a thread
3 years ago
tosman66

retirement in France by tosman66

My wife and I are both 72 years old, living in New York City and contemplating retiring in the South of France. Possible places, Avignon, Arles, Montpellier. We'd appreciate any feed back from °µÍø½ûÇøs about the pluses and minus of such a ...

Maydaisy

Hi Tariq and Sandy, Actually, although I love France I do find the social life a bit too quiet. I prefer the hustle and bustle of English town life. However, I have the best of both worlds, as we have kept a small home in both countries. We spend ... Read More

Maydaisy replied to a thread
3 years ago
tosman66

retirement in France by tosman66

My wife and I are both 72 years old, living in New York City and contemplating retiring in the South of France. Possible places, Avignon, Arles, Montpellier. We'd appreciate any feed back from °µÍø½ûÇøs about the pluses and minus of such a ...

Maydaisy

Hi Tariq, Sandy, Firstly, do you speak French? I moved pre Brexit and I am doing my best to learn French so that I can be part of the community. If you don't speak any French then I would suggest you live somewhere with an °µÍø½ûÇø community. We ... Read More

Maydaisy replied to a thread
3 years ago
Berit Nguyen

NEW MOVE, NEW LIFE by Berit Nguyen

Dear All °µÍø½ûÇøs in France, I am Berit from Vietnam. I have just arrived here in Figeac, France for 2 weeks to live with my French husband and son. Family (my parents in law) and people here are super friendly and helpful but I have a big gap of ...

Maydaisy

Hi Holly, Yes, I will get around to starting the meetup group. I need to discover La Rochelle more to be able to organise places to meet and things to do. I have just finished having a months worth of visitors to our home, so having a well earned ... Read More

Maydaisy replied to a thread
3 years ago
woosiewoosie

Retiring in France by woosiewoosie

Hi my name is Wendy and I am new to your forum so a big hello to everyone. I am planning on moving over to France next year to live through my retirement. Although I have a work pension it is only small, I will cash it in towards buying a small ...

Maydaisy

Hi Di Green, So you already live in France? Can I ask you whereabouts approx? Margaret. Read More

Maydaisy replied to a thread
3 years ago
woosiewoosie

Retiring in France by woosiewoosie

Hi my name is Wendy and I am new to your forum so a big hello to everyone. I am planning on moving over to France next year to live through my retirement. Although I have a work pension it is only small, I will cash it in towards buying a small ...

Maydaisy

Hi Wendy, Do you speak French? Margaret. Read More

Maydaisy replied to a thread
3 years ago
woosiewoosie

Retiring in France by woosiewoosie

Hi my name is Wendy and I am new to your forum so a big hello to everyone. I am planning on moving over to France next year to live through my retirement. Although I have a work pension it is only small, I will cash it in towards buying a small ...

Maydaisy

Hi, Sadly I don't live close to you and not 'nerdy' although very business orientated. I too love gardening and cooking. I moved to France just before Brexit so I am learning French as fast as I can so I can fully integrate. My husband ... Read More

Maydaisy replied to a thread
3 years ago
woosiewoosie

Retiring in France by woosiewoosie

Hi my name is Wendy and I am new to your forum so a big hello to everyone. I am planning on moving over to France next year to live through my retirement. Although I have a work pension it is only small, I will cash it in towards buying a small ...

Maydaisy

Hi Wendy, We live in Charente Maritime and I love it here. We moved here pre Brexit. You know there are strict rules and regulations for UK citizens moving to the EU now. Also look at your access to health care. I am just looking into the ... Read More

Maydaisy replied to a thread
3 years ago
Berit Nguyen

NEW MOVE, NEW LIFE by Berit Nguyen

Dear All °µÍø½ûÇøs in France, I am Berit from Vietnam. I have just arrived here in Figeac, France for 2 weeks to live with my French husband and son. Family (my parents in law) and people here are super friendly and helpful but I have a big gap of ...

Maydaisy

Hi Robert, Thank you. I am doing quite well with my French learning although have a long way to go. I am aiming to be fluent in French or at least competent within 2 years max. Strasbourg is a beautiful place. Visited it a few years ago. I actually ... Read More

Maydaisy replied to a thread
3 years ago
Berit Nguyen

NEW MOVE, NEW LIFE by Berit Nguyen

Dear All °µÍø½ûÇøs in France, I am Berit from Vietnam. I have just arrived here in Figeac, France for 2 weeks to live with my French husband and son. Family (my parents in law) and people here are super friendly and helpful but I have a big gap of ...

Maydaisy

Hi Berit, I wish I lived closer to you. I have just moved to France, well last year actually. I am learning to speak French but I think it will take me a couple of years before I can fully participate in conversations. I live in La Rochelle and I ... Read More

Maydaisy replied to a thread
4 years ago
Julien

New members of the France forum, introduce yourselves here - 2021 by Julien

Hi all, Newbie on the France forum? Don't know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your °µÍø½ûÇø story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on ...

Maydaisy

Typo..immerse. Read More

Maydaisy replied to a thread
4 years ago
Julien

New members of the France forum, introduce yourselves here - 2021 by Julien

Hi all, Newbie on the France forum? Don't know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your °µÍø½ûÇø story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on ...

Maydaisy

Hi Emmi, Pay no heed. I moved to France last year. I think I am one of the only English people in the town but people are welcoming to me and they appreciate my efforts to speak French properly. I want to emerge myself in their culture and life. As ... Read More

Maydaisy created a thread
4 years ago

Making friends commune close to La Rochelle

Hi Everyone, I moved to France late last year with my husband and I am doing my utmost to learn French. We live in commune 20 minutes inland from La Rochelle. Interested in meeting people socially, volunteering and getting involved in the ... Read More