BukStopsHere Posted May 18, 2005 Share Posted May 18, 2005 I always wanted to go to France.What has been your experiences living there? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jackie Posted May 19, 2005 Share Posted May 19, 2005 The answer is read all you can about it and visit France staying in different areas to get the "feel" as it were. We are very happy here in Deux Sevres having looked at Brittany and the Lot and places in-between for a house. Working here may be a different thing and I will leave others to talk about that but for retirement it is just great as far as we are concerned. Quiet country existence with simple country pursuits, not for those who like the sophisticated night-life of a big UK city. Friendly people though it helps if you speak a little French to start with. Lots of Brits around if you want to hobnob with English speakers. Good health system and very little of the UK is missed or wanted now. We have not been back since we arrived and have little reason to though if you have family in the UK things may be different...............Good luck...........John not Jackie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
letrangere Posted May 20, 2005 Share Posted May 20, 2005 Wonderful. But as part of your research you may want to read the article in this week's Newsweek on Chirac's France. Paints a somewhat different picture to that of the UK TV shows. M Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Val_2 Posted May 20, 2005 Share Posted May 20, 2005 Watch out for the Port Salut cheese advert on UK telly. That may answer your question Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quillan Posted May 20, 2005 Share Posted May 20, 2005 [quote]Watch out for the Port Salut cheese advert on UK telly. That may answer your question[/quote]I saw that the other night, very funny, very good I thought. Bet it rings a few bells with a few people. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deby Posted May 20, 2005 Share Posted May 20, 2005 Watch out for the Port Salut cheese advert on UK telly. That may answer your questionSaw that ad for the first time last night (dont get much chance to watch tv) - thought it was brilliant! In response to the original post: Life in France is different, always remember it is not one long holiday it is a way of life. I love bits of it and some of it frustrates me, but then it would be the same anywhere, I would imagine.Deby (17 Charente Maritime) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meo Posted May 20, 2005 Share Posted May 20, 2005 Do enlighten those of us only stuck with awful french telly, what is this advert like? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Russethouse Posted May 20, 2005 Share Posted May 20, 2005 They go to get baguette, the bakers is closed, they go to 'sign' at the notaires/ mayors (can't remember) and are given a pile of papers a foot high. They like the quaint roads, but their car takes a knock, they sit in their kitchen and the cupboard falls of the wall, in several stages......but of course they still enjoy the Port SalutI swear the makers read the forum Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iceni Posted May 20, 2005 Share Posted May 20, 2005 The experience of others is irrelevant - just because WE say it is somewhere between heaven and hell on earth does not mean that it will be the same for you.If you are serious about moving to France rent a place for as long as poss (12 months is probably best so that you see all 29 seasons) without cutting the umbilical cord to UK and then see how you feel.Johnnot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard-R Posted May 20, 2005 Share Posted May 20, 2005 "Living in France is like having a mistress. The more money you have the better" It's no place for the poor. Sorry i can not finish the quote, it's not for family viewing lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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