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  1. Exactly, Cassis. Nice weather is a bonus - not the main reason for us moving to another country. I am probably viewing France with rose tinted specs but it looks so lovely. From what I've read the main downsides are bureaucracy and flies, so if that's as bad as it gets I can't wait! However, there is so much wonderful property out there in every region that the prospect of actually choosing anything is very daunting. Did any of you folk find it so? We had previously thought of moving to Spain but (apart from the heat!) the prices are ridiculous. For the price of a square, featureless box you can buy some brilliant houses with loads of character, outbuildings, land etc - but I'm preaching to the converted aren't I?
  2. Thanks everyone for all of your replies. Definitely food for thought - looks like we are going to be taking white a few hols in France next year! I've got a better grasp of the rain thing now but I'm still concerned about how hot it can get. I am a bluey-white, freckly redhead with a hairy little dog who pants like a maniac even here and I am concerned for both of us! Him indoors is of the opinion 'the warmer the better' unfortunately. I don't want to be in the shade all day which is why I ruled South of France out straight away. However, the SW area looks and sounds wonderful. At the risk of boring you all to death, can anyone tell me just how hot is hot in SW? I know it can get to 30 + but is that blistering, sweaty 'can't muster up the energy to walk' type of heat? Again, many thanks to all for your help.  
  3. Hi Cassis! I've more or less ruled both Normandy and Brittany out as I was told there was a lot of rain (I'm beginning to sound obsessed aren't I?). Is that not the case? 
  4. Thanks Dog and United. I actually have LF open in front of me but I would prefer some personal input (now I've got your attention!) I know in order to keep the place lush and green we must have some rain, but I just don't want to move to France and get up in the morning to grey, dreary rainy days! Also on the other side of the coin, can either of you tell me exactly just how hot it gets - scorching or just nice? Anything else you care to include about both areas would be very welcome too. Thanks a lot
  5. Hi everyone! We are planning a move to France but after months of research I am no further forward on finding a suitable area. We intend (once we find somewhere) to visit it a few times, and when the time comes, rent for a while before buying (as this seems to be the way recommended by most people). Climate is quite a deciding factor for us. We don't want it to be too hot but also do not want a lot of rain. I had narrowed it down to Limousin but then discovered that it apparently rains a lot!? I've found that websites opinions vary greatly in this respect - hence my confusion!! I know there is no substitute for actually going out and experiencing it first hand but without first rejecting places that will not suit, it is going to be very time-consuming and very costly! We will both be whizzing around France in our bath-chairs by the time we decide...unless you good folk can help?? Did climate influence anyone else's decision? Many thanks in anticipation.
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