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Belgian

Lives in Nevers, Burgundy Region

Speaks English, French, Dutch

Registration: 17 August 2020

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nitaparker

Doctors and dentists in Brittany by nitaparker

Hello all, just wanted to ask anyone if they know of a doctor and dentist taking on new patients in Brittany. I live in 22 and have for the past 3 years. I had a doctor who retired in June and didn't help me to find another. And I find myself now ...

vsam

the best thing you can do is to go to the nearest "urgence", they will help you out with everything you need Read More

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Julien

New members of the France forum, introduce yourselves here - 2023 by Julien

Hi all, Newbie on the France forum? Don't know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on your ...

vsam

Hi Tracy I guess it all comes down to :being able to work, desired way of living and means ...France is an amazing country with great "different" possibilities. Read More

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last year
Cheryl

Your neighbours in France by Cheryl

Hello everyone, When you move in France, relationships with your neighbours can play a vital role in your well-being and integration. Share your experiences of the interactions and routines that punctuate your daily life in France: Tell us ...

vsam

good evening,like with everything in life, things boil down to personal desires, expectations and goals !Our main reason for coming to live in France was to get away from a world that was way to loud for us. (and deceiving to be honest)Of course we ... Read More

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last year
giesulacuocdoitoi

Working in Europe as Asian by giesulacuocdoitoi

Hi, Dear all, Trust all is well these days. I’m from Vietnam, I wonder there is opportunities to work in Europe for a Vietnamese? I have bachelor degree in Business Administration, experiences to work as Business consultant around some Asia ...

vsam

@giesulacuocdoitoiHi, I am not at all specialized in those kinda things but I do know, from reading articles, that things like teaching and nursing are always in demand. Though you need to follow some conversion courses and exams ...The best chance ... Read More

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last year
AnnaP77.

Looking for advice about moving in Toulouse from Italy! by AnnaP77.

Good morning everyone, I am an Italian photographer and I'm about to move in Toulouse for sentimental reasons. After a couple of months, I finally decided to take this step. I did some research regarding the move itself: registration in the Aire ...

vsam

https://www.expatica.com/fr/moving/relocation/moving-to-france-checklist-109102/maybe this link might shed some light ...good luck Read More

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last year
AnnaP77.

Looking for advice about moving in Toulouse from Italy! by AnnaP77.

Good morning everyone, I am an Italian photographer and I'm about to move in Toulouse for sentimental reasons. After a couple of months, I finally decided to take this step. I did some research regarding the move itself: registration in the Aire ...

vsam

Hi Anna, if you are Italian you should not have any problem moving to France as us being Europeans, we can live anywhere in Europe !!Marcel Read More

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last year
Lisa365

English speaking community in Béziers by Lisa365

Hello -I am new to this forum. We are seriously considering moving to Béziers. A huge consideration is if can be part of an English speaking community. Can someone tell me about their experience?thank you loads, Lisa

vsam

Hi Lisa, no intention at all to judge what so ever but I can't help but wonder .... why move to France to find an English speaking Community ... Read More

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michel39michel

Open account as foreigner by michel39michel

I do not live in France (actually lives out of Europe) but have EU passport (and citizenship - but not france). In case I open bank account in france, should I have tax payer id? From which amount?Will the bank take the tax from my profits related ...

vsam

maybe this can shed some light :https://www.ouiinfrance.com/how-to-open-a-french-bank-account-as-an-american/ Read More

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michel39michel

Open account as foreigner by michel39michel

I do not live in France (actually lives out of Europe) but have EU passport (and citizenship - but not france). In case I open bank account in france, should I have tax payer id? From which amount?Will the bank take the tax from my profits related ...

vsam

as far as I know Michel (at least 10 years ago it was like this) bank insists on having a proof of residence (electricitybill or other) in order to open an account ... I think best thing to do is contact a bank like for instance "Credit Agricole" ... Read More

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giugior

How to find a teacher job in france by giugior

Hi! I often dream to work in France as teacher of Italian language ( I speak French very well my mom was French)but I don’t know how! I saw some articles about this topic but noting interesting… I am very interested in private schools ...

vsam

https://www.internationalteflacademy.com/blog/requirements-for-teaching-english-in-france#:~:text=What%20Are%20the%20Requirements%20for%20Teaching%20English%20in,5.%20Meet%20the%20Age%20Requirements%20%28TAPIF%20Program%29%20maybe this can be of ... Read More

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HadzshaV.B

Wedding French/Mauritian by HadzshaV.B

Hello I really need your help guys! Am mauritian living in france and married (religion) to a franch citizen, we are now planning to get married civil with the Mairie in france.They said that we have check if in mauritius they need (publication) if ...

vsam

@HadzshaV.B Maybe you can try the French consulate in Mauritius ... good luck to you Read More

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Cheryl

The importance of local language in France by Cheryl

Hey everyone, As an expat, language questions often arise due to the need to communicate effectively in a new country. We’re curious to read your experiences with learning and using the local language in France. Here are some questions to get ...

vsam

something I will never understand ... if one moves to another country it is with the intention to integrate in a new environment ... so to me it is as logic as can be that you not only prepare for the new way of living but also for the language so ... Read More

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melodilanglois

How can I become a nurse in Burgundy by melodilanglois

Registered Nurse hoping to move to France. I go spend time in Burgundy three or four times a year but would like to semi retire. How can I become a nurse in Burgundy, preferably expat care and support for travelers. Living in the USA but from ...

vsam

hope you'll find some good info there because I am not really well placed for the details sorryMarcel Read More

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melodilanglois

How can I become a nurse in Burgundy by melodilanglois

Registered Nurse hoping to move to France. I go spend time in Burgundy three or four times a year but would like to semi retire. How can I become a nurse in Burgundy, preferably expat care and support for travelers. Living in the USA but from ...

vsam

https://thefrenchadobo.com/a-guide-on-how-expats-can-work-as-a-nurse-in-france/https://visalibrary.com/jobs/immigrate-to-france-as-a-nurse/ Read More

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last year
melodilanglois

How can I become a nurse in Burgundy by melodilanglois

Registered Nurse hoping to move to France. I go spend time in Burgundy three or four times a year but would like to semi retire. How can I become a nurse in Burgundy, preferably expat care and support for travelers. Living in the USA but from ...

vsam

you'll need to pass an exam to be able to work over here as a nurse :) Read More