Kitty Posted May 21, 2006 Share Posted May 21, 2006 I live in the Medoc (33) - not all of the time but a lot of the time. In September, I'll be there for 2 years as my children will be at school. There seem to be no Brits in the area. Mind you, the French neighbours will say (in French): "Do you know the Williams who live 20 kilometres away?" as if I am expected to know them. Are you a Brit in the Medoc? Are you Mr and Mrs Williams? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kitty Posted May 21, 2006 Author Share Posted May 21, 2006 Do they exist? Clearly not! Two hours and no one yet... How much time do I have to give it before I find out? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WJT Posted May 25, 2006 Share Posted May 25, 2006 Hi Cathy, I am really surprised no one has responded. I thought there were quite a few Brits out your way. We are on he eastern side of the Dordogne but do know there are loads that have settled on the Western side near Ste-Foy-La-Grande that isn't too far from Bordeaux.In any case maybe this has brought the thread back up so hopefully someone in your area will respond. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lizzie15 Posted May 26, 2006 Share Posted May 26, 2006 I sit in the study looking out over the Gironde and see the Medoc, very lovely it looks too with the sun shimmering on the water.However I'm in Charente Maritime ( sometimes,like you,I come and go !) so no use at all really[6] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kitty Posted May 26, 2006 Author Share Posted May 26, 2006 Lizzie - I have just seen the Soulac lighthouse on your website. I visit Royan as a foot passenger sometimes for a day out with the children, especially on a Sunday so that we can go to the large market. I might be in touch in the autumn as I was wondering whether to buy something else on the other side of the Gironde. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kitty Posted May 26, 2006 Author Share Posted May 26, 2006 WJT - there don't appear to be many on this side of the Gironde. It is mainly Germans here, which is why I can't get my Daily Telegraph (shock horror - I am a Telegraph reader) except when I go to Bordeaux. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WJT Posted May 27, 2006 Share Posted May 27, 2006 [quote user="Cathy"]WJT - there don't appear to be many on this side of the Gironde. It is mainly Germans here, which is why I can't get my Daily Telegraph (shock horror - I am a Telegraph reader) except when I go to Bordeaux.[/quote]No shock horror from me, I like you even more now [:)]I wasn't aware that it was more popular with the Germans, very interesting, I wonder why. In any case surely there must be other Brits in the area, hopefully someone here will spot this thread. Best of luck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kitty Posted May 27, 2006 Author Share Posted May 27, 2006 WJT - There are lots of very large nudist camps here because it is so warm. Euronat, for example, is the largest naturist place in Europe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sashabel Posted June 5, 2006 Share Posted June 5, 2006 Hi CathyWhere on the Medoc are you? We live on the northern side of St Medard en Jalles on the road out to La Porge. I sometimes here English spoken in the Intermarche, but haven't come across any other Brits living nearby.Are your kids going to a local school when they come over in September?Drop me a line if you want a chat.Joanna Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lizzie15 Posted June 5, 2006 Share Posted June 5, 2006 [quote user="Cathy"]Lizzie - I have just seen the Soulac lighthouse on your website. I visit Royan as a foot passenger sometimes for a day out with the children, especially on a Sunday so that we can go to the large market. I might be in touch in the autumn as I was wondering whether to buy something else on the other side of the Gironde.[/quote] Just seen this. I look forward to being in touch, if that makes sense ? [:$] Our side is great !!! You can buy the telegraph as well[;-)] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kitty Posted June 13, 2006 Author Share Posted June 13, 2006 LizzieI have just printed off the thread to remind me to get in touch after September. I am in England for the summer because of poorly parents-in-law. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kitty Posted June 24, 2006 Author Share Posted June 24, 2006 Are there any more or are you all watching the football? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnandCaroline Posted July 6, 2006 Share Posted July 6, 2006 Cathy - I was very interested in your post. Caroline and I are planning to move to France as soon as we can get a buyer for our house and we are thinking of the Medoc as our first choice. Do you enjoy life there despite (or maybe because of) the absence of fellow Brits.Looking at Wanadoo Meteo, it seems to be hotter in Manchester than on the Gironde at the moment, I hope this is just a temporary blip.John and Caroline Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lizzie15 Posted July 6, 2006 Share Posted July 6, 2006 Just seen your post Cathy. I go back to UK early October and am in UK for Father's 80th birthday early September, so we'll have a small window of opportunity as George W. might say[;-)]. Hope your relatives get on OK ? It is a bit of a problem, one of the reasons I'm now UK based.[:(] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kitty Posted July 6, 2006 Author Share Posted July 6, 2006 John and Caroline - I've sent you an e-mail. I can't understand about the temperatures. Perhaps it is comparing the centre of Manchester (sweltering hot) with the top of a Gironde sand dune (refreshing breeze)... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kitty Posted November 30, 2007 Author Share Posted November 30, 2007 I thought that this thread is worth an airing again now that I am here more often. Is there anyone out there? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mogs Posted November 30, 2007 Share Posted November 30, 2007 Cathy I wish I knew where the Medoc is cos I would like to be able to say Hi! But, I have a feeling you will be too far away from where we are planning to move to in Dept 24/46?Good luck though, and if ever you're passing........................??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woolybanana Posted November 30, 2007 Share Posted November 30, 2007 Gremans: get out, sell up, leave, flee, move to the Dordogne. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kitty Posted December 11, 2007 Author Share Posted December 11, 2007 MogThe Medoc is north west of Bordeaux on a peninsular between the coast and the River Gironde. It is best known for its fine wines, e.g. Chateau Lafitte, Chateau Latour etc, but has miles of golden beaches to the west and acres & acres of pine forests, criss-crossed with cycle paths galore. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kitty Posted December 11, 2007 Author Share Posted December 11, 2007 WoolyWe don't need to flee. The Medoc is beautiful. Its old fashioned charm is wonderful. The beaches of golden sand are stunning. The chateaux are out of this world - you should see them lit up at night around Pauillac. The winter weather is so much better than the rest of France - mild temperatures, so lower heating bills. I could go on... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rawlie Posted January 13, 2008 Share Posted January 13, 2008 Hi,Just read your post. Yes, there are Brits in the Medoc but we are few and far between. I've been living here for 5 years now with my husband and 2 children and actually enjoy the fact that there aren't many Brits here. After all, we wanted to live in France!!! And it does force you to get out there and integrate. However, I understand your reasons for wanting to find fellow Brits in the area because it always nice to have a chat and share experiences. If you live near the Lesparre area or even further afield, please get in touch. And I completely agree with your description of the Medoc, it really is a beautiful place..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kitty Posted January 13, 2008 Author Share Posted January 13, 2008 RawlieI'm sending you a PM (private message).It would be nice for my children to meet up with other British children to share experiences. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teeny Posted February 13, 2008 Share Posted February 13, 2008 Hi Cathyjust found this forum by chance-was really looking for airport parking at Bordeaux Airport. I am moving to the Medoc in april 08 and will be living in a little village called Blaignan amongst the vineyards.It would be great to have someone to contact for tips and advice!!.Regards Liz Swire Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kitty Posted February 13, 2008 Author Share Posted February 13, 2008 Liz - If you click under my name on this thread, there is an icon to send a private message. You can't send me an e-mail because somehow my address doesn't link in with the Forum. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teeny Posted February 14, 2008 Share Posted February 14, 2008 Hi RawlieI will be moving close to Lesparre in April 08. I have a house in a little village called Blaignan amongst the vineyards. Whereabouts are you?liz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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