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@krissward69

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Registration: 08 August 2023

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2 months ago
orcuttnyc

Immobilliers in Beziers? by orcuttnyc

Can anyone recommend any reputable and good Immobiliers in Beziers?Thank you

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@orcuttnyc Calvet, Allées Paul Riquet. Read More

krissward69 replied to a thread
3 months ago
mrpigonn44

Carte de sejour replacement by mrpigonn44

HiMy carte de sejour was lost when i was admitted to hospital (emergency) and transferred to cardio intensif. Can i request that the hospital assume responsibility for all the expenses, including birth certificates, photos etc, in addition to ...

krissward69

Hi, I am in a similar position to you, except I have no one but myself to blame. I was in a café in Serignan with a friend and I paid 5€ out of my wallet. I thought that I had zipped up my pocket, but I am very old and forgetful. I ... Read More

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3 months ago
lanakaniua

Moving to Beziers by lanakaniua

Hello everyone!!!It’s kind hard, don’t know where to start.my name is Lana, born in Ukraine. Most of my lived in USA and UK, moved back to Ukraine and seems like western society took me over))) and now I have moved to France. I ...

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@lanakaniua "Out and About in Beziers", friendly English speaking group. I am retired and could help you find accommodation in Beziers, where I live. I speak French. Chris Ward. Read More

krissward69 replied to a thread
4 months ago
sharoncreron

Paying tax fonciere by sharoncreron

Hi im having trouble paying tax fonciere onlineWhen I put IBAN number in it brings up error saying 2 numbers after FR must be numbers which they are!! Help!!!

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16 digit number on debit (or credit) card, date of expiration and 3 figure number on back of card. Just like any other purchase using the card online. If you do a bank transfer using your IBAN number, there is a danger that subsequently they could ... Read More

krissward69 replied to a thread
4 months ago
sharoncreron

Paying tax fonciere by sharoncreron

Hi im having trouble paying tax fonciere onlineWhen I put IBAN number in it brings up error saying 2 numbers after FR must be numbers which they are!! Help!!!

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@sharoncreron I always pay my taxe foncière online with my debit card (carte bancaire). Never had a problem. Read More

krissward69 replied to a thread
8 months ago
Daniel Guy

Settling in Beziers by Daniel Guy

Greetings all. We arrived in Beziers a couple of months ago and are busy looking at property to buy. I'm English and my wife is Kenyan. We like the city, though it's a shame the pet owners here don't discourage their pets from using ...

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Hi @bresdon17I will be moving to Beziers on July 2nd, but from only about 12 kms away.  ***  We are all English speakers and very friendly.Amicalement, Chris Ward. Read More

krissward69 replied to a thread
9 months ago
Julien

New members of the France forum, introduce yourselves here - 2024 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 ...

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@Bhavna For Youssef: Welcome Youssef. Where abouts do you live in France? I have found life much better in Morocco than in France. My name is Chris. Read More

krissward69 replied to a thread
9 months ago
Julien

New members of the France forum, introduce yourselves here - 2024 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 ...

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@affroukhyoussef00 Bien venue, Youssef. Vous habité ou en France? j'ai passé beaucoup de temps en Maroc et j'ai trouvé la vie là-bas mieux que la vie en France. Je m'appelle Chris. Read More

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10 months ago
cyd2706

Moving to Beziers this autumn. by cyd2706

Hello, I am new to this site so please excuse me until I find my way around. My husband and I are hoping to get retirement visas from the French Consulate in London in June and then move to Beziers in early September.Are there any other expats in ...

krissward69

The olympics will not affect life in Beziers, 617 kms away. My advice to you is to steer clear of Airbnbs. In Beziers there is an excellent, cheap place to stay whilst looking at properties. It is the Fonsérane Vacancéole. I stayed ... Read More

krissward69 replied to a thread
10 months ago
jennymcc5309

Letter of Invitation by jennymcc5309

Hello, it's my first time posting. I tried searching the group but didn't see this topic. Because I'm staying in a private accommodation in France, I need an invitation letter from the person hosting me, to submit with my visa/residency application. ...

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@jennymcc5309 Ask your host to go to their local Mairie and ask for the form. It is very easy and they should be helpful. Read More

krissward69 replied to a thread
11 months ago
cyd2706

Moving to Beziers this autumn. by cyd2706

Hello, I am new to this site so please excuse me until I find my way around. My husband and I are hoping to get retirement visas from the French Consulate in London in June and then move to Beziers in early September.Are there any other expats in ...

krissward69

As I have already said, I can help people who have problems with the French bureaucracy. Read More

krissward69 replied to a thread
11 months ago
cyd2706

Moving to Beziers this autumn. by cyd2706

Hello, I am new to this site so please excuse me until I find my way around. My husband and I are hoping to get retirement visas from the French Consulate in London in June and then move to Beziers in early September.Are there any other expats in ...

krissward69

I wish you good luck and we can keep in touch and perhaps meet up when you are installed in Béziers. Chris Read More

krissward69 replied to a thread
11 months ago
cyd2706

Moving to Beziers this autumn. by cyd2706

Hello, I am new to this site so please excuse me until I find my way around. My husband and I are hoping to get retirement visas from the French Consulate in London in June and then move to Beziers in early September.Are there any other expats in ...

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@cyd2706 I am uneasy about your plans to try to get a visa from the French embassy in London. Many years ago i did the same and was refused a visa after a long delay. sometime later, I moved to France and went through the process here. I have now ... Read More

krissward69 replied to a thread
11 months ago
Julien

New members of the France forum, introduce yourselves here - 2024 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 ...

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@Mariecl90 Hi, my advice to you is to live in Morocco and forget about France. The French will not welcome you like the Moroccans. The only reason that I am living in France and not Morocco is because of my advanced age and poor health. Read More

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last year
Julien

New members of the France forum, introduce yourselves here - 2024 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 ...

krissward69

Béziers is best; brilliant sunny climate, houses cheap to buy and rent. Read More