FrenchAdventurer2018

Oh this is very good to know - we have one place to visit just outside Uzes next week. I'm excited now! I am sure we'll find something... it just might not be through the more regular/formal channels. Thanks again Gardian, and everyone.

Thanks so much Gardian - this is super useful. Yes good point re schooling - he's still so young... another reason it won't really make a massive amount of difference just for a year. Thanks for the suggestions re alternatives to Avignon proper. VdA is definitely on our list... smaller towns are definitely an option too... we don't want to be too "in the sticks"... what with young family. Any views on Uzes?

Thanks suein56. We're looking for furnished. That's a good shout re gite - we could hold off on starting our rental til start of September which might make our search slightly easier (avoiding high season). Thanks.

Thanks suein56 and alittlebitfrench - useful info. I'll take a look at that site. thanks.

thanks so much alittlebitfrench! Yes it is proving very difficult through estate agents. We have a trip planned for next week - hoping to view some properties - but all agents seem to be saying what you've said. We have a couple of leads the au bon coin. Re kids - the eldest is 5 (would be going into year one in September if in UK... he's just finishing reception now) - the one school we have spoken to says he would go into Maternelle (he's 6 next March). And our youngest is 2.5... definitely Maternelle for him. Any school tips also appreciated. Current understanding is that once we have found a place to live we register with the Mairie and get allocated a school.... but nonetheless we want to visit one or 2 schools in our preferred location next week. It is all proving to be pretty tricky. We'll get there though. Thanks again.

Hi there, we're going on a French adventure, starting in August. We need a one-year let on a property somewhere in/around Avignon (within ~45 minutes drive). Any recommendations on helpful estate agents or do you know of anyone looking for one-year tenants? We are a family of 4, looking for a 3-bed minimum place with outside space. Flexible on most other things. Any help, suggestions, advice much appreciated. Thanks.

Hi there, we're going on a French adventure, starting in August. We need a one-year let on a property somewhere in/around Avignon (within ~45 minutes drive). Any recommendations on helpful estate agents or do you know of anyone looking for one-year tenants? We are a family of 4, looking for a 3-bed minimum place with outside space. Flexible on most other things. Any help, suggestions, advice much appreciated. Thanks.