Jemima

We shall be moving to France later this year but my husband has a small collection of Orchid plants he would like to bring with him (about 18 plants).  Can he do this?

Many thanks to all who replied to my earlier posting and your advice to rent for a period before taking the plunge.  We are now in a position to start looking for a suitable property, ideally we would like to rent an unfurnished house within a village /small town community that has facilities, shop, doctors, etc. So, does anyone know of bonafide agents we could deal with in this area for an unfurnished rental. Having never rented before this is all complete new territory.  What are the pitfalls, possible problems, etc.etc. Also does anyone know if there is an ex pat community in this area. Any help or advice would be much appreciated. Many thanks

We are both in our mid 60's and thinking of retiring to France a.s.a.p. (as soon as our house is sold!!).  We shall not have any mortgage to worry about but we would not want to have to draw on our capital, would an income of approx £18k cover living expences, top up insurance, taxes, etc.? Our prefered area is Saumur, anyone out there who can offer tips ref. good areas for wrinkly brits to live in. [:)] Proximity to doctors is important and my husband requires regular visits as he is insulin dependant diabetic.