parkholme Posted March 2, 2009 Share Posted March 2, 2009 HiI have just joined the forum.We are looking at moving to France in September--I have three children 9-13. I quite fancy Avignon area and was wondering whether anyonecould suggest some towns/villages nearby. CheersFergal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gardian Posted March 2, 2009 Share Posted March 2, 2009 Fergal .............With respect, nobody on here can sensibly suggest a particular area to you. You have to take a week out, get one (or both) of yourselves down here and have a good recce. Hard work, but it's a major life change. Only you will know what 'feels right for you'. One man's meat and all that.That's just the start. Having found a general area that you think you like, then it's property + price + schooling for your youngsters, etc, etc. At least another couple of week's worth.Once you've hit on a particular spot, then a request for feedback may get you some objective comments like, "Superb", "Yes, but", or "Don't, whatever you do".Best of luck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sprogster Posted March 3, 2009 Share Posted March 3, 2009 I would think very carefully about moving a 13 year old child unless they are fluent in French, as this is a critical age for education, with presumably him or her starting their GCSE syllabus in September? The view of many if not most posters in the education section is that the latest sensible age to move non French speaking children to France is 11 or 12, otherwise better to wait until they complete their secondary education. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lori Posted March 3, 2009 Share Posted March 3, 2009 Agree with the other posters, do be careful of moving a 13 year old if he/she doesn't speak French (well).I live in Bedoin, about 30 minutes drive from Avignon. I think Gardian is not too far either.If you post more about the specifics of what you are looking for, perhaps we can help further. As said, it would be wise to come here and stay as long as you possibly can to get a real feel for the overall area. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gardian Posted March 3, 2009 Share Posted March 3, 2009 [quote user="Lori"]I live in Bedoin, about 30 minutes drive from Avignon. I think Gardian is not too far either.[/quote]Yes, but Lori lives on the posh side of the Rhone.[;-)] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lori Posted March 3, 2009 Share Posted March 3, 2009 [quote user="Gardian"][quote user="Lori"]I live in Bedoin, about 30 minutes drive from Avignon. I think Gardian is not too far either.[/quote]Yes, but Lori lives on the posh side of the Rhone.[/quote]Yikes, is it really ? [:D] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wilko Posted March 3, 2009 Share Posted March 3, 2009 Yikes, is it really ? Course it is Lori..............you live there !RegardsWilkoPS Have emailed you recently but been bounced twice, have you canged addresses ?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lori Posted March 3, 2009 Share Posted March 3, 2009 No haven't changed addresses, but have thought of you both often. Hope all is well. Must get together soon.Sorry for the thread drift. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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