felv Posted November 21, 2004 Share Posted November 21, 2004 Hi, does anybody from Vendee use this site? Les essarts area, I'm new to this site. What do you people think of vendee? etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jooles Posted November 22, 2004 Share Posted November 22, 2004 Hello !!There are loads of us secreted around the Vendee - you will bump into us in the supermarkets, wandering around studiously studying the labels etc... Queueing at the post office is where I seem to bump into people !We live just outside Pouzauges and we love the area (it's very reminiscent of Buckinghamshire where I grew up and lived until fairly recently). The people are (contrary to the opinions of the French from other regions) warm and friendly and have great sense of humour. We have been made to feel very welcome, and the other day when I got a flat tyre, found my neighbour in the driveway changing it for me !! Without being asked and after his wife had already offered and taken my kids to school for me. (my husband is currently working in the UK).Welcome to the Vendee ! Jooles Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neil Posted November 22, 2004 Share Posted November 22, 2004 I'm sure Angela (who is the expert on all things vendéen) will be along in a moment, but for the time being her website is here:http://www.netcomuk.co.uk/~anjbird/index.htmlEven though I'm over the border in 79 it's been very useful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jc85 Posted November 22, 2004 Share Posted November 22, 2004 Afternoon Felv!If you are the Felv in Blaire, hello next door neighbour. Jax Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loiseau Posted November 22, 2004 Share Posted November 22, 2004 Hi Felv,Yes, as Neil predicted... here I am! http://www.the-vendee.co.uk (rather easier to communicate than the more primitive url above). Everything from cultural events to Anglican church services, routes from Channel ports to Vendee Globe info.Have always found all Vendean neighbours to be the kindest people on earth. From bringing the tractor along to jump-start our car, brazing some tie-bars to hold a wall together, getting rid of unwanted bees' nest, to blitzing our garden in a time of dire family emergency.Not sure what we have contributed in return: had them round for bizarre English experiences (Pimm's) and strange meals (curry, lamb with mint sauce, exotic Jamie dishes and Delia desserts), introduced them to parsnips and decent baked potatoes, taken round fun UK toys for their kids, thrown confetti at their weddings and wept at their funerals...Oh, and given them endless sources of conversation among their friends and family to fill in those long winter evenings, along the lines of: "Well, you'll never believe this, but *our* English do .........." I imagine them cackling at our incompetence, like those robots in the old "Smash" commercials !I'm sure you'll love it. Angelahttp://www.the-vendee.co.uk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neil Posted November 22, 2004 Share Posted November 22, 2004 Angela,That just shows how long your site has been in my 'favourites' list!Thanks,Neil Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Floodfamilyagain Posted November 26, 2004 Share Posted November 26, 2004 Hello, We are here in Sainte Hermine - not far from Chantonnay. I would agree with everything said by Angela and Jooles about The Vendee and its people.plus some of the English here are pretty nice too!This forum has been great for getting to know who is around the region aswell as how to deal with the bureacracy that is just part of living here in France.It is the first anniversary for our move over here on the 10th January and we have no regrets. Natalie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M Posted December 19, 2004 Share Posted December 19, 2004 Hi,We bought our holiday home near Mouilleron en Pareds 18 mths ago and we love there. We spent out first summer out there this year and did loads of exploring. We have a young amily so if you know any good places to go - pass them on !! Can't wait to get back there.Emma Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ringer<IMG src="http:forums.livingfrance.comimagesline.gif"><BR>Ringer (85)<BR> Posted February 28, 2005 Share Posted February 28, 2005 Hello. Hope you enjoy. We're relatively new to the area but my experiences with the locals have (almost) all been positive. We're at St Pierre du Chemin - not far from you. Best wishes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Becky in Challans Posted March 2, 2005 Share Posted March 2, 2005 Hi, we (me, my hubby, 2yr old and cat) have also just moved to the Vendee. We are renting in the Challans area, but are looking for property / land like everyone else!We have found the people up here - both French and English to be much friendlier than the area we rented last - near Ruffec, Charente - sorry Charentaise! Perhaps its something to do with them being friendly northeners?????If anyone wants to chat/meet and talk about the fun of relocation, just give us a shout. We are willing to host a kiddy/playgroup chat session at our place, so let us know. Anyone who is also looking into aspects of self build over here, we can compare notes.This area seems to offer so much: sea, beaches, ports, shops, lovely countryside inland and we have only just scratched the surface! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loiseau Posted March 2, 2005 Share Posted March 2, 2005 .....and the wonderful Challans market, you lucky things! EnviouslyAngela Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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