Single Woman Moving to France
Jul 10th 2010, 5:17 pm
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Re: Single Woman Moving to France
We have a friend, a single woman living here. At times there can be, for her, a feeling of isolation, a desire for companionship, but I echo others' sentiments. Choose your area well. It has to tick your boxes. Village living may be helpful as to travel you need a car elsewhere; 'voisins' can be the rock on which you build relationships. Some French will get you by, it is surprising how many mature French have some level of English; this helps.
Take every opportunity to speak with people, get involved; the French are generous and wonderful.
As others have said, good luck. And you will always find a Brit or two round the corner, we seem to get everywhere if you hanker a moan in English.
Take every opportunity to speak with people, get involved; the French are generous and wonderful.
As others have said, good luck. And you will always find a Brit or two round the corner, we seem to get everywhere if you hanker a moan in English.
Jul 11th 2010, 8:30 pm
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Re: Single Woman Moving to France
Hi
Sorry but my reply got deleted
I included a weblink and it appeared that I was advertising which was not by intention
We have a property in Le Bost
Near Plaisance
Between Issigeac and Castillonnes
Just north of the Dordogne / Lot et Garonne border
Morris
Sorry but my reply got deleted
I included a weblink and it appeared that I was advertising which was not by intention
We have a property in Le Bost
Near Plaisance
Between Issigeac and Castillonnes
Just north of the Dordogne / Lot et Garonne border
Morris
Oct 18th 2010, 12:09 pm
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Re: it's a good idea
Hello, and hope I’m in the right place!
Are there any single ladies that have made France their home?
I am a young lady of 60+, just retired and almost divorced, who intends to sample life in France next year. My husband and I had intended to move to the Limousin two years ago, but this was not to be. By next summer, our house will hopefully be sold and my youngest son finished university. It also gives me time to relearn all my French - good on grammar and reading, thanks to Open University courses, but not enough listening and speaking skills to survive in the real world.
Difficulties such as finding a long term rent, French legalities and driving a UK car will all fit into place..... eventually. However, no matter which region of France I choose, I suppose my main concern centres around integrating into a French community. Most postings about moving to and living in France seem to centre around a family with children or couples. Having become a single woman after a lengthy marriage, I am definitely used to stepping out of my comfort zone and adapting to new experiences. But how easy would it become a Francophile as a single woman? Definitely intend making the most of Life !!! Any words of wisdom and advice would be gratefully accepted, as I definitely need a starting point in my quest.
Are there any single ladies that have made France their home?
I am a young lady of 60+, just retired and almost divorced, who intends to sample life in France next year. My husband and I had intended to move to the Limousin two years ago, but this was not to be. By next summer, our house will hopefully be sold and my youngest son finished university. It also gives me time to relearn all my French - good on grammar and reading, thanks to Open University courses, but not enough listening and speaking skills to survive in the real world.
Difficulties such as finding a long term rent, French legalities and driving a UK car will all fit into place..... eventually. However, no matter which region of France I choose, I suppose my main concern centres around integrating into a French community. Most postings about moving to and living in France seem to centre around a family with children or couples. Having become a single woman after a lengthy marriage, I am definitely used to stepping out of my comfort zone and adapting to new experiences. But how easy would it become a Francophile as a single woman? Definitely intend making the most of Life !!! Any words of wisdom and advice would be gratefully accepted, as I definitely need a starting point in my quest.
Oct 18th 2010, 2:09 pm
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Re: Single Woman Moving to France
Here's a link that may interest you. A single lady of a similar age, moving to Limousin, and trying to live on around 4,000 euros a year! Hopefully you might have a little more to live on than that, but it seems where there's a will there's a way. 
http://www.cottagesmallholder.com/fo.../bonjour-ca-va
http://www.cottagesmallholder.com/fo.../bonjour-ca-va
Oct 18th 2010, 2:12 pm
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Re: it's a good idea
I second that about Lille. It's where we live and it's wonderful. There's so many activities here. Everyone has been generous and kind. We've been able to join in activities with no problems whatsoever. And the public transport is really good - and cheap.
Oct 21st 2010, 7:31 am
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Re: Single Woman Moving to France
Hello, and hope I’m in the right place!
Are there any single ladies that have made France their home?
I am a young lady of 60+, just retired and almost divorced, who intends to sample life in France next year. My husband and I had intended to move to the Limousin two years ago, but this was not to be. By next summer, our house will hopefully be sold and my youngest son finished university. It also gives me time to relearn all my French - good on grammar and reading, thanks to Open University courses, but not enough listening and speaking skills to survive in the real world.
Difficulties such as finding a long term rent, French legalities and driving a UK car will all fit into place..... eventually. However, no matter which region of France I choose, I suppose my main concern centres around integrating into a French community. Most postings about moving to and living in France seem to centre around a family with children or couples. Having become a single woman after a lengthy marriage, I am definitely used to stepping out of my comfort zone and adapting to new experiences. But how easy would it become a Francophile as a single woman? Definitely intend making the most of Life !!! Any words of wisdom and advice would be gratefully accepted, as I definitely need a starting point in my quest.
Are there any single ladies that have made France their home?
I am a young lady of 60+, just retired and almost divorced, who intends to sample life in France next year. My husband and I had intended to move to the Limousin two years ago, but this was not to be. By next summer, our house will hopefully be sold and my youngest son finished university. It also gives me time to relearn all my French - good on grammar and reading, thanks to Open University courses, but not enough listening and speaking skills to survive in the real world.
Difficulties such as finding a long term rent, French legalities and driving a UK car will all fit into place..... eventually. However, no matter which region of France I choose, I suppose my main concern centres around integrating into a French community. Most postings about moving to and living in France seem to centre around a family with children or couples. Having become a single woman after a lengthy marriage, I am definitely used to stepping out of my comfort zone and adapting to new experiences. But how easy would it become a Francophile as a single woman? Definitely intend making the most of Life !!! Any words of wisdom and advice would be gratefully accepted, as I definitely need a starting point in my quest.
Where are you in your researchs in France?It would be nice to hear from you!
Oct 21st 2010, 10:42 am
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Re: it's a good idea
PS - those of you who live there could add a personal word or two about the famous Lille Braderie??
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Oct 21st 2010, 9:09 pm
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Re: it's a good idea
In spring there is "la route du Louvres",many people run or walk between Lille and Lens, a city in the "Pas de Calais", along the "Canal de la Deûle".A nice moment to share with your friends or your family.Join us next year!
Oct 31st 2010, 8:47 pm
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Re: it's a good idea
I have to say, in the place I live in there aren't many Anglophone people (or ones without their family here anyway) but if you went to a place where there are a lot of ex pats, I don't think that would be a problem. My mum has a friend who lives near Nice, and apparently there are quite a few Brits there, probably in the south in general. Around Lille is also popular I think.
I have a great website to suggest for meeting French people, it's called onvasortir.com
Oct 9th 2011, 4:37 pm
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Re: Single Woman Moving to France
Hi
I'm following the thread originally posted by a lady from Inverness asking about moving to France as a single woman. I'm 55, divorced and my youngest has now gone off to university. I'm now considering spending at least part of the year in France and enjoying the 'Good Life'!
I'd welcome any suggestions about choosing a region where I might find a warm welcome among Ex Pats and French people alike.
It's a fairly daunting prospect being single and I'm planning to spend some tie over the next year exploring different regions and options.
Vivienne
I'm following the thread originally posted by a lady from Inverness asking about moving to France as a single woman. I'm 55, divorced and my youngest has now gone off to university. I'm now considering spending at least part of the year in France and enjoying the 'Good Life'!
I'd welcome any suggestions about choosing a region where I might find a warm welcome among Ex Pats and French people alike.
It's a fairly daunting prospect being single and I'm planning to spend some tie over the next year exploring different regions and options.
Vivienne
Oct 9th 2011, 4:50 pm
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Re: Single Woman Moving to France
Here's a link that may interest you. A single lady of a similar age, moving to Limousin, and trying to live on around 4,000 euros a year! Hopefully you might have a little more to live on than that, but it seems where there's a will there's a way.
http://www.cottagesmallholder.com/fo.../bonjour-ca-va
http://www.cottagesmallholder.com/fo.../bonjour-ca-va
Oct 10th 2011, 1:28 pm
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Re: Single Woman Moving to France
Hi
I'm following the thread originally posted by a lady from Inverness asking about moving to France as a single woman. I'm 55, divorced and my youngest has now gone off to university. I'm now considering spending at least part of the year in France and enjoying the 'Good Life'!
I'd welcome any suggestions about choosing a region where I might find a warm welcome among Ex Pats and French people alike.
It's a fairly daunting prospect being single and I'm planning to spend some tie over the next year exploring different regions and options.
Vivienne
I'm following the thread originally posted by a lady from Inverness asking about moving to France as a single woman. I'm 55, divorced and my youngest has now gone off to university. I'm now considering spending at least part of the year in France and enjoying the 'Good Life'!
I'd welcome any suggestions about choosing a region where I might find a warm welcome among Ex Pats and French people alike.
It's a fairly daunting prospect being single and I'm planning to spend some tie over the next year exploring different regions and options.
Vivienne
Jan 21st 2012, 12:28 pm
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Re: Single Woman Moving to France
Hello I was just wodering how you are getting on. I find myself in a similair position. The world is my oyster. I'm just thinking through lots of options. 51. Female. Recently - very very amicably - seperated. Adore France. Mmm.
Jan 22nd 2012, 8:42 am
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Re: Single Woman Moving to France
Co-sharing travel to and from UK may benefit some women; meeting up (difficult I know 'cos of the size of France) is a possibility .... I refer back to my original post as the topic, for me and our friend, is still valid.
Jan 22nd 2012, 1:21 pm
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Re: Single Woman Moving to France
I think there are lots of people, male and female, who 'find' themselves in changed situations. For me I am naturally quite a confident person but even so some shared experiences and situations have to be a good thing! Whatever they are i guess. Small or large. I personally feel very excited about the future and I felt the original lady felt that way too. I have always adored France. I love Aquitaine region particularly and love in round Bergerac. Will keep an eye on thread just in case ratty girl resurfaces! It would be great to hear what happened!
