Help me find the right city of PACA to live in.
Mar 12th 2011, 7:58 pm
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Help me find the right city of PACA to live in.
I intend to move in the South of France - PACA -but I don't know yet in which city to move in.
I am a 57 y.o woman so I don't want to move in and out anymore. I hear a lot of different complaints about too many people and traffic during summer, but it's the same everywhere and 'Summer in France is not that long, so... I am more concerned about safety since I am alone. I want to be able to walk in the street without having to look over my shoulder.
I am also looking for nice landscape, character and authenticity, I don't mind not being close to a beach but I want to be able to see the Mediterranean. I'd like also a city that lives during winter or a village very close to one that does. I like art, craft, walks, but also shops, restaurants. I'd like a good blend of both tranquility-nature and life.
I hope I am not asking too much, and I thank you for all info.
I am a 57 y.o woman so I don't want to move in and out anymore. I hear a lot of different complaints about too many people and traffic during summer, but it's the same everywhere and 'Summer in France is not that long, so... I am more concerned about safety since I am alone. I want to be able to walk in the street without having to look over my shoulder.
I am also looking for nice landscape, character and authenticity, I don't mind not being close to a beach but I want to be able to see the Mediterranean. I'd like also a city that lives during winter or a village very close to one that does. I like art, craft, walks, but also shops, restaurants. I'd like a good blend of both tranquility-nature and life.
I hope I am not asking too much, and I thank you for all info.
Mar 12th 2011, 9:36 pm
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Re: Help me find the right city of PACA to live in.
I intend to move in the South of France - PACA -but I don't know yet in which city to move in.
I am a 57 y.o woman so I don't want to move in and out anymore. I hear a lot of different complaints about too many people and traffic during summer, but it's the same everywhere and 'Summer in France is not that long, so... I am more concerned about safety since I am alone. I want to be able to walk in the street without having to look over my shoulder.
I am also looking for nice landscape, character and authenticity, I don't mind not being close to a beach but I want to be able to see the Mediterranean. I'd like also a city that lives during winter or a village very close to one that does. I like art, craft, walks, but also shops, restaurants. I'd like a good blend of both tranquility-nature and life.
I hope I am not asking too much, and I thank you for all info.
I am a 57 y.o woman so I don't want to move in and out anymore. I hear a lot of different complaints about too many people and traffic during summer, but it's the same everywhere and 'Summer in France is not that long, so... I am more concerned about safety since I am alone. I want to be able to walk in the street without having to look over my shoulder.
I am also looking for nice landscape, character and authenticity, I don't mind not being close to a beach but I want to be able to see the Mediterranean. I'd like also a city that lives during winter or a village very close to one that does. I like art, craft, walks, but also shops, restaurants. I'd like a good blend of both tranquility-nature and life.
I hope I am not asking too much, and I thank you for all info.
Welcome to the Forum Diane, Can I ask where you are from as that will help me possibly maybe determine what kind of location suits you best?
Mar 13th 2011, 12:10 am
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Re: Help me find the right city of PACA to live in.
I am currently in Spain, I just came back from Los Angeles. Thanks.
Mar 13th 2011, 8:50 am
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Re: Help me find the right city of PACA to live in.
Hi, my BIL lives in Boulouris, right next to St Raphaël in the Var. He's got everything there, the sea and shops a 10 mins. walk away, the Esterel to walk in, Cannes/Nice and Toulon/Marseille a train ride away. Too residential for tourists, but near enough to St Raph for "life".
But, he bought his house about 30 years ago, so isn't affected by the present high property and rental prices....
But, he bought his house about 30 years ago, so isn't affected by the present high property and rental prices....
Mar 13th 2011, 11:53 am
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Re: Help me find the right city of PACA to live in.
Thank you for the info, I will take a look at this town.
