[buying a second home in the morvan]

Pete and I have a house in a tiny hamlet 3k from Corbigny. It's a wonderful area. You'll love it here. Sue.

[social security vs. private health insurance]

We are moving permanently to France next year and are trying to plan health cover. Both of us have taken early retirement and will be in receipt of works pensions. State pensions are five years away. Can anyone advise as to whether it is cheaper to pay social security contributions plus a private "top up" or to opt for totally private health cover? All information received so far suggests one of these two options but is very confusing and not particularly helpful.