British in and around Saumur
Dec 11th 2009, 2:23 pm
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British in and around Saumur
Hi all
Me and my better half have now settled into Saumur in the Loire Valley. My wife is originally from this area (yes, I was sensible enough to marry a French lady!), and we've spent many years traveling the world, but with kids growing up, decided France would be the best place for this. We're still 'quite' young (I like to think so!), in our early to mid Thirties and with kids of 4 and 2.
We'd love to meet up with anyone who lives in the local area! Do let us know....
Me and my better half have now settled into Saumur in the Loire Valley. My wife is originally from this area (yes, I was sensible enough to marry a French lady!), and we've spent many years traveling the world, but with kids growing up, decided France would be the best place for this. We're still 'quite' young (I like to think so!), in our early to mid Thirties and with kids of 4 and 2.
We'd love to meet up with anyone who lives in the local area! Do let us know....
Dec 12th 2009, 2:14 pm
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Re: British in and around Saumur
Loads of Brits in & around Saumur. You only have to listen in the marketplace as we did today on a rare day out into town!
I have a friend (a vigneron) who (he says) was sensible enough to marry a Brit!
I'm staying out of the argument!
I have a friend (a vigneron) who (he says) was sensible enough to marry a Brit!
I'm staying out of the argument!
Dec 12th 2009, 2:42 pm
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I would too :-) Sensitive subjects!
Dec 12th 2009, 4:25 pm
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Sorry I can't help but I can give you the nearby address of my French inlaws. They don't speak English, and they don't like the English who who live in France, but otherwise they're perfectly adorable! 
They don't speak English, and they don't like the English who who live in France, but otherwise they're perfectly adorable!
Dec 12th 2009, 5:48 pm
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My froggy wife was sensible enough to marry a Britt too. 
Bless her!
Bless her!
Dec 12th 2009, 6:27 pm
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ha! well, my french is just bearable - just!
Dec 17th 2009, 11:24 am
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I'm hoping, in the foreseeable future, to be living in the Saumur area.
However, it may take some time . . . and the way the pound is going against the euro at present, it may take even longer
However, it may take some time . . . and the way the pound is going against the euro at present, it may take even longer
Jan 20th 2010, 5:46 pm
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Hi all
Me and my better half have now settled into Saumur in the Loire Valley. My wife is originally from this area (yes, I was sensible enough to marry a French lady!), and we've spent many years traveling the world, but with kids growing up, decided France would be the best place for this. We're still 'quite' young (I like to think so!), in our early to mid Thirties and with kids of 4 and 2.
We'd love to meet up with anyone who lives in the local area! Do let us know....
Me and my better half have now settled into Saumur in the Loire Valley. My wife is originally from this area (yes, I was sensible enough to marry a French lady!), and we've spent many years traveling the world, but with kids growing up, decided France would be the best place for this. We're still 'quite' young (I like to think so!), in our early to mid Thirties and with kids of 4 and 2.
We'd love to meet up with anyone who lives in the local area! Do let us know....
Jan 20th 2010, 6:59 pm
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Re: British in and around Saumur
hi, we're also young(ish) with 2 young kids (3 years old and 5 months) living about 30 minutes from Saumur (in Loudun). We go to Saumur quite a lot to get stuff from Bricoman and sometimes go to the market on Saturday. We're happy to meet other people with young kids in the area. Maybe hear from you soon.
Hi there and welcome to the forum
It's a beautiful part of France you live in - we have friends there and I go visit when ever I can. Sure you will hear from others soon
Jan 22nd 2010, 6:28 am
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There is also a cricket team if you fancy a bit of leather and willow bashing. They are regular opponents of our La Roche sur Yon side.
Mar 2nd 2010, 9:39 pm
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Just saying hello.....we are moving to near Vernantes in about 6 weeks time. We are a Scottish couple 47 and 39 from Dundee (well Angus and Fife) early retired!!! No kids but 2 horses and 2 donkeys! All ready to go and just waiting on that removal lorry. See you all soon.
Mar 2nd 2010, 9:40 pm
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Hi & welcome! I'll no doubt be seeing you in SuperU then?
Whereabouts in Vernantes? I live in between Vernantes & Mouliherne.
Whereabouts in Vernantes? I live in between Vernantes & Mouliherne.
Mar 3rd 2010, 2:08 pm
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Hi Stu, no doubt we will be seeing you at Super U. We will be nearby, between Varnantes and Vernoil, but just on the outskirts of Vernoil.
