Vadim
@vpuller
Russian expat in France
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About me
Russian
Lives in Bordeaux
Speaks English, Russian, a little French and Hebrew
Registration: 04 February 2011
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Bordeaux transport..... by rysiek55
Hello everyone, I've not visited Bordeaux before but hope to become a regular visitor to the city. I'm visiting for the first time in September with some friends and we're arriving by plane and didn't really want to hire a car, so I was wondering ...
I am not sure if this will help you, but my usual advice to those traveling to the airport is to take bus #1. It is a regular city bus, which cost 1.40 per ride. It goes all the way from the airport to Place Gambetta, which is in the center of the ... Read More
Planning on Moving to Bordeaux by TKMAXED
Hi all. Im living in Dublin at the moment but am planning on moving to Bordeaux within the next month. Ive a couple of questions that id really appreciate some feedback on if at all possible. Im planning on looking for a 6 month lease in a ...
Hi, You can try to contact some of the various residences, such as those that belong to Teneo: Teneo (but there are many options) They are pricier than private apartments (the cheapest I could find last year was 400EURO), but easier to rent for a ... Read More
Bordeaux by michael1409
Hello everyone, I'm new to site I live in Bordeaux and will wish to meet people living Brdeaux. If you are interested please contact me. A + Michael
Hi Michael! I am also interested in meeting people in Bordeaux. If you are going to organize a beer outing or some other kind of meeting, I will be happy to join. Vadim. Read More
A nightmare in french by mavertu
holly crap! why don't people in this country speak English...it's nightmare if you don't speak french here.
In my experience French first insist on speaking French... but when I actually try to do this, they interrupt me before I finish a sentence, as soon as they get the meaning. I guess they just try to be helpful, but this makes it difficult to ... Read More
Advice needed: noise, laud music etc. by vpuller
I will appreciate advice regarding the following matter: I live in a residence (many apartments rented to students and others temporarily living in Bordeaux.) My neighbors have recently adopted a habit of having parties till late in the night (till ...
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Advice needed: noise, laud music etc.
I will appreciate advice regarding the following matter: I live in a residence (many apartments rented to students and others temporarily living in Bordeaux.) My neighbors have recently adopted a habit of having parties till late in the night (till ... Read More
Exchange pounds to euros by Nickola
Where can I exchange money - pounds to euros - in Bordeaux ?
Hi, There is a money exchange place at "11, cours de l'Intendance" - it is close to the tram B stop "Le Grand Théâtre" Another place is in the airport - you can get there by bus #1 (this is a city bus, airport shuttle is more expensive) There ... Read More
hullo ! I'm new here! by gnafron2004
hi everyone! I just moved near Périgueux but I come from Burgundy. I'm French, but I really miss chats in English, I'd be glad to have a chat with people here, and maybe make friends too!
Hi! I am an English speaker... I am really Russian, but I lived for several years in the US. I moved to Bordeaux less than half a year ago, and struggle to learn some French. Vadim. Read More
Aparatment Rental in Bordeaux by lrock
My niece is in Bordeaux and she is looking for an apartment to rent while she teaches English. She is not getting any help from real estate offices. Does anyone know what she should do? She has a roomate to share the cost.
Hi, There is an extensive market of student residences in Bordeaux, where one can rent a studio or a small appartment - "Teneo" is the most known chain, but there are others as well. teneo.fr/concept/2/1/teneo-student.html These apartments are ... Read More
New to Bordeaux by bananavox
Hi everyone, I'm an Irish girl and I just moved to Bordeaux two days ago with my boyfriend.I'm going to start teaching English here next week! I don't know ANYBODY here and I would love to make some new friends from around the world. I did a ...
I work at LOMA lab (former CPMOH - it is still marked as this in most places), it is at Piexotto tram stop. I am in physics - I study transport in nanostructures (theory). Check your inbox - I sent to you my email address... Read More
New to Bordeaux by bananavox
Hi everyone, I'm an Irish girl and I just moved to Bordeaux two days ago with my boyfriend.I'm going to start teaching English here next week! I don't know ANYBODY here and I would love to make some new friends from around the world. I did a ...
Hi Kate, Are you at Bordeaux 1? What kind of lab are you working at? I would be glad to invite you for lunch or a cup of coffee. Regards, Vadim. Read More
New to Bordeaux by bananavox
Hi everyone, I'm an Irish girl and I just moved to Bordeaux two days ago with my boyfriend.I'm going to start teaching English here next week! I don't know ANYBODY here and I would love to make some new friends from around the world. I did a ...
Hi Anna, I am Russian-Israeli, I have been in Bordeaux for four months working at the University. I speak little French, so I am glad to meet English-speaking people. I did not have much success meeting people on this site... there is a facebook ... Read More
Hey by yapalparvi
I am new to Bordeaux and looking to make friends. I am originally from India but have lived in England (5 yrs), S'pore (1 yr), and Canada (3 yrs) and will be in Bordeaux for a year. I am very fluent in English. Looking forward to catch up with ...
Hi, I am also an English speaker (thought my native language is Russian). I previously lived in the US and then in Israel. I moved to Bordeaux four months ago - I work here at the University. Vadim. Read More
Le lac and falafel by vpuller
Hi All, I have a couple of short questions about life in Bordeaux: 1. Is there anything interesting to see/visit at the Bordeaux lake (Le Lac)? It looks big on the map and every once in a while is mentioned in conversations, so I feel intrigued... ...
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Hi americans by Mathilda33
I am new on this blog. I am French and I am looking for americans expats in Paris and in Bordeaux as an ex-expat from San Diego!
Hi Mathilda, I am Russian, but I spent several years in the United States (New York Area), so I am also looking for an English-speaking company. Read More