@cyd2706
English looking for information about France
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18 posts
About me
English
Lives in Beziers
Speaks I can speak English, and conversational French.
Registration: 19 February 2024
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Teaching english in France by GuestPoster6522
Hello, my name is Rollin. It is my heart's desire to move to France. But I need help getting there. I am 49, well educated (degrees in History and Biology), and am wondering how realistic it is to make a living teaching english in France?? If it is ...
@rollindennard1Hi Rollin,I am not an expert on working in France, but when I lived in a village in the Cote d'azur many years ago, I did teach conversational French to school kids and also helped them with English homework and exam preparation. It ... Read More
Confusion regarding long term renting in Beziers by cyd2706
Hi guys,My husband Richard and I have been exploring the French rental market, primarily focussing on unfurnished. On one hand it looks relatively straight forward provided that you have found a property, have proof of income and health insurance. ...
@nicole8535Thank you Nicole, this is very helpful. Read More
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 ...
@krissward69Thanks for that. The reason why we would be affected by the Olympics is using the TGV to get from the UK to France. It will, and indeed is, more expensive over that period.Second problem is that we are selling our car before we come ... Read More
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 ...
@Lisa365.Hi Lisa, just to let you know..... I didnt hear back from your estate agent, even after we contacted the company regarding a property. But no problem, as we have become the most indecisive couple EVER!We have changed the moving date to ... Read More
Waste Management in France by Cheryl
Hello everyone, As an expat in France, waste management can often pose challenges and requires an understanding of local standards and regulations. Understanding local practices is essential for environmental compliance and seamless integration ...
What can you do? There a morons in every corner of the world! Read More
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 ...
Thanks so much. We have dropped the furniture idea due to cost and we don't really know where we will end up in the long term. We have now decided to sell up everything except some velvet cushions (I only bought them before Christmas and I totally ... Read More
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 ...
@Lisa365Hi Lisa, we are looking at rentals. We have found something .... maybe! It is a holiday rental through an online company. We have left a message with the company saying that we would like it for a year starting 2 September, but have not ... Read More
Confusion regarding long term renting in Beziers by cyd2706
Hi guys,My husband Richard and I have been exploring the French rental market, primarily focussing on unfurnished. On one hand it looks relatively straight forward provided that you have found a property, have proof of income and health insurance. ...
Thank you Read More
Confusion regarding long term renting in Beziers by cyd2706
Hi guys,My husband Richard and I have been exploring the French rental market, primarily focussing on unfurnished. On one hand it looks relatively straight forward provided that you have found a property, have proof of income and health insurance. ...
@kwpfloridaKen, how kind to reply so quickly. Is it better to go direct to the landlord or are agencies ok to use. We do not have a car, but my daughters who live in 06 do, and hopefully they will come and visit. (One of the reasons I am moving ... Read More
Hurdles of renting property in France by marianelise2003
The thing that no one ever talks about is how difficult it is to get an apartment if you don’t have a French source of income. I’m already living in France and I want to move to another city. I’m having a very difficult ...
@whykieHi, who are Blot Realters? I cant find them at all.Cyd Read More
Confusion regarding long term renting in Beziers
Hi guys,My husband Richard and I have been exploring the French rental market, primarily focussing on unfurnished. On one hand it looks relatively straight forward provided that you have found a property, have proof of income and health insurance. ... Read More
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 ...
@krissward69Thanks Chris. I am sure we will be calling on you at some point.Cyd Read More
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 ...
@Lisa365Hello Lisa,Thank you for your kind message. I will definitely keep in touch.Richard and I have decided to contact estate agents this week and let them know that we will be arriving in September and asking if they have anything on their ... Read More
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 ...
@jimleylaHello Jim,Thank you for replying. Nice is very beautiful, as are the villages surrounding the area. I don't know Lyon at all really, apart from driving through it, but I have frends who live near there who love skiing as it is so close to ... Read More
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 ...
Don't know why my final para ended up in the middle of the post! Hahaha x 😂🤣 Read More