Introduction Thread (Somewhere to say Hi)
Jul 21st 2011, 7:13 pm
#496
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Re: Introduction Thread (Somewhere to say Hi)
I have posted a few questions today but I didn't officially say 'hi' yet so......
I'm hoping to move to St Paul Lizonne near to St Severin, Riberac and Auberterre sur Dronne, buying a holiday home with friends.
I fear I will have many questions, but going by the response so far there are many willing to offer help and expertise.
I'm hoping to move to St Paul Lizonne near to St Severin, Riberac and Auberterre sur Dronne, buying a holiday home with friends.
I fear I will have many questions, but going by the response so far there are many willing to offer help and expertise.
Jul 21st 2011, 9:29 pm
#497
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Re: Introduction Thread (Somewhere to say Hi)
I have posted a few questions today but I didn't officially say 'hi' yet so......
I'm hoping to move to St Paul Lizonne near to St Severin, Riberac and Auberterre sur Dronne, buying a holiday home with friends.
I fear I will have many questions, but going by the response so far there are many willing to offer help and expertise.
I'm hoping to move to St Paul Lizonne near to St Severin, Riberac and Auberterre sur Dronne, buying a holiday home with friends.
I fear I will have many questions, but going by the response so far there are many willing to offer help and expertise.
Aug 2nd 2011, 2:14 pm
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Re: Introduction Thread (Somewhere to say Hi)
Hi All, This is our first post so apologies if you read this twice as we did put it on the introductions page to begin with, we are Chris and Jacqui and we will be retiring next year from the public sector in the UK after 30+ years service each and before HMG gets even more of our hard earnt pensions! (I am a Fire Officer and my wife is a Civil servant DWP)
We are only just starting out on our exploration of France with a few trips over to the South Western area (Languedoc/Dordogne region) to begin with, although we are planning to undertake a proper road trip later next year or early in 2013 (along with Roger - our Dandie Dinmont terrier!)
This may well involve renting somewhere in France for a few months whilst we have a look around. I'm quite interested in owning a boat of some sort, so will be quite interested in areas near the French canels.
We've only just discovered the British expats forum so will no doubt be frequent visitors probably with loads of questions! (particularly to the French contributors) Look forward to learning more from you all as well as sharing our own experiences on the mysteries of France!
We are only just starting out on our exploration of France with a few trips over to the South Western area (Languedoc/Dordogne region) to begin with, although we are planning to undertake a proper road trip later next year or early in 2013 (along with Roger - our Dandie Dinmont terrier!)
This may well involve renting somewhere in France for a few months whilst we have a look around. I'm quite interested in owning a boat of some sort, so will be quite interested in areas near the French canels.
We've only just discovered the British expats forum so will no doubt be frequent visitors probably with loads of questions! (particularly to the French contributors) Look forward to learning more from you all as well as sharing our own experiences on the mysteries of France!
Aug 2nd 2011, 7:17 pm
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Re: Introduction Thread (Somewhere to say Hi)
Hi All, This is our first post so apologies if you read this twice as we did put it on the introductions page to begin with, we are Chris and Jacqui and we will be retiring next year from the public sector in the UK after 30+ years service each and before HMG gets even more of our hard earnt pensions! (I am a Fire Officer and my wife is a Civil servant DWP)
We are only just starting out on our exploration of France with a few trips over to the South Western area (Languedoc/Dordogne region) to begin with, although we are planning to undertake a proper road trip later next year or early in 2013 (along with Roger - our Dandie Dinmont terrier!)
This may well involve renting somewhere in France for a few months whilst we have a look around. I'm quite interested in owning a boat of some sort, so will be quite interested in areas near the French canels.
We've only just discovered the British expats forum so will no doubt be frequent visitors probably with loads of questions! (particularly to the French contributors) Look forward to learning more from you all as well as sharing our own experiences on the mysteries of France!
We are only just starting out on our exploration of France with a few trips over to the South Western area (Languedoc/Dordogne region) to begin with, although we are planning to undertake a proper road trip later next year or early in 2013 (along with Roger - our Dandie Dinmont terrier!)
This may well involve renting somewhere in France for a few months whilst we have a look around. I'm quite interested in owning a boat of some sort, so will be quite interested in areas near the French canels.
We've only just discovered the British expats forum so will no doubt be frequent visitors probably with loads of questions! (particularly to the French contributors) Look forward to learning more from you all as well as sharing our own experiences on the mysteries of France!
I live in the Languedoc and the first thing that springs to mind is the Canal du Midi if you're interested in areas near canals. It stretches from the Mediterranean to the Atlantic, which gives you plenty of scope!
Don't hesitate to ask more questions! (in the main section a few threads down).
Aug 3rd 2011, 9:08 am
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Re: Introduction Thread (Somewhere to say Hi)
Hi, and welcome to the France forum!
I live in the Languedoc and the first thing that springs to mind is the Canal du Midi if you're interested in areas near canals. It stretches from the Mediterranean to the Atlantic, which gives you plenty of scope!
Don't hesitate to ask more questions! (in the main section a few threads down).
I live in the Languedoc and the first thing that springs to mind is the Canal du Midi if you're interested in areas near canals. It stretches from the Mediterranean to the Atlantic, which gives you plenty of scope!
Don't hesitate to ask more questions! (in the main section a few threads down).
This is what it used to look like - and some stretches still do - but unfortunately not for long. Enjoy it whilst it lasts.......
Photo: Peter Gugerell. Wiki - Canal du Midi
A virulent incurable canker stain is affecting the health of the plane trees shading the banks along the 240klm long Canal du Midi - a UNESCO World Heritage site. The plan is that all 42,000 trees lining the canal will have to be felled within the next 15 years. And this has already started on a large scale. Sad!
Read on.
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/arti...75million.html
For the historians amongst you, it is claimed that the micro fungus (Ceratocystis platani) now affecting the trees arrived in France by way of contaminated wooden ammunition boxes of American GI's during WWII.
A variety of trees more resistant to the disease will eventually be planted, but it will be at least 30 or 40 years before a leafy canopy is again established along the Canal du Midi.
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Aug 3rd 2011, 3:36 pm
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Re: Introduction Thread (Somewhere to say Hi)
Hi, and welcome to the France forum!
I live in the Languedoc and the first thing that springs to mind is the Canal du Midi if you're interested in areas near canals. It stretches from the Mediterranean to the Atlantic, which gives you plenty of scope!
Don't hesitate to ask more questions! (in the main section a few threads down).
I live in the Languedoc and the first thing that springs to mind is the Canal du Midi if you're interested in areas near canals. It stretches from the Mediterranean to the Atlantic, which gives you plenty of scope!
Don't hesitate to ask more questions! (in the main section a few threads down).
Aug 3rd 2011, 4:05 pm
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Re: Introduction Thread (Somewhere to say Hi)
I meant, start a new thread, clicking on the blue button to the left, just above the Introduction Thread, and when you've finished it, it will show up a few threads further down, i.e. after the Read Me threads.
Otherwise your questions will get lost in the Introduction Thread...
Don't worry, I'm learning new things about the forum all the time!!!
Aug 4th 2011, 7:52 pm
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Hi have just joined B/E and not used to the layout yet,so hopefully will be doing this correctly,Am trying to convince my partner that moving to france is the best thing we can do,She's not convinced,I have been looking at the Brittany area and think that the pontivy or malestroit area look really nice,We are planning a trip there in september so will have to wait and see,I am a big jazz fan and have been looking at venues in these areas but there seems to be very little information,If theres anyone out there who could give me some info would be very grateful,cheers,phil.
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Aug 4th 2011, 9:05 pm
#507
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Hi have just joined B/E and not used to the layout yet,so hopefully will be doing this correctly,Am trying to convince my partner that moving to france is the best thing we can do,She's not convinced,I have been looking at the Brittany area and think that the pontivy or malestroit area look really nice,We are planning a trip there in september so will have to wait and see,I am a big jazz fan and have been looking at venues in these areas but there seems to be very little information,If theres anyone out there who could give me some info would be very grateful,cheers,phil.
Can't help re la Bretagne nor jazz, but some one from the Region will come along soon, otherwise google "jazz en Bretagne" for example.
You don't say whether you'll both be looking for work or coming to retire, whether you speak French.... You'll need to look into the question of healthcare coverage, whatever, the formalities of renting or buying, etc.. - French systems and procedures that are different from the UK.
Give us more details about yourselves, ask away, preferably by clicking on New Thread, not the Introduction Thread where specific questions tend to get missed...
Once again, welcome!
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Aug 5th 2011, 3:37 pm
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Posts: 10,551
Re: Introduction Thread (Somewhere to say Hi)
Hi have just joined B/E and not used to the layout yet,so hopefully will be doing this correctly,Am trying to convince my partner that moving to france is the best thing we can do,She's not convinced,I have been looking at the Brittany area and think that the pontivy or malestroit area look really nice,We are planning a trip there in september so will have to wait and see,I am a big jazz fan and have been looking at venues in these areas but there seems to be very little information,If theres anyone out there who could give me some info would be very grateful,cheers,phil.
I took the liberty of fixing your quote tags as if you delete any of the Quote brackets future quotes become somewhat garbled.
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