April<STRONG><EM>April Carey<EM><STRONG> Posted September 21, 2004 Share Posted September 21, 2004 My husband and myself are in the begining stages or researching about france.We are looking to move over to france in around 2 years.I think we are looking to owning a gite or b+b and/or maybe a campsite.Do any of you have expierence with these?Any info on any aspect of relocating to France would be fab. Thank you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Annabell Posted September 21, 2004 Share Posted September 21, 2004 Hi April.Welcome to the forum. The general feel though in France at the moment is that there are too many gites and not enough clients. Have a search through and you'll get the general idea.I do wish you luck though, we've been very happy since arriving here permanently. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
April<STRONG><EM>April Carey<EM><STRONG> Posted September 21, 2004 Author Share Posted September 21, 2004 It was just an idea more than any thing Annabell, thanks for your advice.We are not sure as to what jobs we can get/do when we finally move to france as, even though we have both worked, we don't have any specialist field of work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Annabell Posted September 21, 2004 Share Posted September 21, 2004 Sorry to have sounded negative April. But moving to France is still a great idea. We struggle, but we'd much rather struggle here than back in the UK.We've only been here since March, but there is nothing so far that we miss, not even friends as we have made so many (French and English) here already. In fact our social life is more hectic than it ever was in London.Still wishing you luckAnnabell Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
April<STRONG><EM>April Carey<EM><STRONG> Posted September 21, 2004 Author Share Posted September 21, 2004 Thanks Annabell.Didn't sound negative at all.We've just been having such a rubbish time in the uk for pretty much all ours lives and feel we need to make a new start some where else and away from here.We have been together for nearly 8 years and it's taken this long to realise we'd be much happier out of this country. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Russethouse Posted September 21, 2004 Share Posted September 21, 2004 Hi April, You didn't say which area you are considering or if you speak French, and if so how well?It might help others to give the right advice.Bon Chance Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
April<STRONG><EM>April Carey<EM><STRONG> Posted September 21, 2004 Author Share Posted September 21, 2004 Ooops! We are not sure on areas yet, but will be taking several holidays to help us decide which area we get the best feel from.My french isn't great, I only know the basics but we will be taking lessons. Hence why we've given ourselves 2 years to help research France and the language. Any advice on any thing would be great, we just don't know where to start! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Penny29 Posted September 21, 2004 Share Posted September 21, 2004 Hi,Most of this advice will sound dead time-consuming and boring but it is necessary.1. Spend as many hours as you have reading this Forum, especially the archives - with particular reference to the "Owning French Property", "Legal", "Finance", "Heath" and "Vehicles" forums. All the important questions (such as how to cover yourself for health care, how to re-register a UK car) have been answered many times - it's just a case of fnding the information and making notes. Equally, hours of patient browsing through The Postbag will allow you to find many useful pieces of information such as different people's views on the Cost of Living in France and much, much more. The Gites and B & B forums contain a wealth of info on the costs of running & setting up in business.2. Buy and read David Hampshire's book, "Living and Working In France".3. Go to French evening classes before you come.4. Start saving now - you will need a substantial amount in the bank (after purchasing and renovating your property) to see you through until you get work and this could be many years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Russethouse Posted September 21, 2004 Share Posted September 21, 2004 There is a thread on the forum currently called 'Moving to France - Another view' It may be worth a look, not to put you off, but to have a look at some of the issues involved or things to take into considerationThere are some inacuracies, but if you are concerned about anything - best to ask. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
April<STRONG><EM>April Carey<EM><STRONG> Posted September 21, 2004 Author Share Posted September 21, 2004 Oh my..I have just read that thread, it was so long.well we have to years or more of planning to get through yet, so I don't feel I can make any comments on the thread I just read. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Russethouse Posted September 22, 2004 Share Posted September 22, 2004 April, Have you got this months issue of 'Living France'? There is a good article about some people who own a campsite and were featured on 'Living the Dream' plus several articles with people who have been featured in the magazine before.Makes an interesting read. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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