Woodronica
MemberEnglish expat in France
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English
Lives in Bordeaux
Registration: 06 September 2014
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Residence Date by Valois2302
Hooray, I have a date to meet prefecteur for permanent residence., I love it here so much. I am taking a course with Avignon University and its an amazing place of study. Provence is really super and the people so nice.
Good to hear! Nice to read positive, happy posts! Waiting for mine, but I'm patient. I'm in Bordeaux City with a French wife, so it's a bit more hectic lifestyle!! Read More
Anyone in Thionville who speaks english or another language? by Jesus33
Hi guys. Thionville is a very boring town if you do not know french. All friends I have here are expats too. Anybody willing to join an english conversation with us? We also speak spanish/italian/german.
Hello Jesus,my wife has familly in Gorze near you. Very beautiful area,as is Italy,Spain and Germany! I'm from Bordeaux,I love the north and north east, could be because i was born in Newcastle UK. Have a good day!! Read More
Your experience of culture shock in France by Christine
Hi, Living in a foreign country implies to discover its culture, to learn and master the cultural codes. How did you deal with that? Share with us your culture shock stories where you experienced a funny or awkward moment in France. What is ...
As an English with a French familly i hear you !! Very true,but you forgot that the French are experts at everything and if they"re not,well the system is wrong! I love the French,honest,loyal and great arguers! And i feel for the French ... Read More
American girl undocumented in France, expecting baby soon by arbella
Hello everyone! My name is Arbella, I will be 22 years old on September 20th, I was born in Kentucky, and I am currently an artist living in France. Two Summers ago I participated in a study abroad program in Spain where I met a French man who ...
All i can say is good luck on your birth,i went on a Facebook group in my town(English speakers in Bordeaux etc) i found out a lot of information on how and where,at the end of the day the French are renowned for their humanity,so do not let this ... Read More
EUFA Championships Paris 2016 by tartanjimmy
Hello A couple of questions please......I am unexpectedly coming to the football UEFA Championships in June (in Paris) but only for 2/3 days. I am seeing one match at St Denis Austria v Iceland but I have also noticed I am in Paris on the day of ...
Hey Scottish man,check out the games in Bordeaux ? If can get a ticket to one or two of them and get train to here,i"ll pick ya up,you can stay with me and my French wife no probs !! (But only if you like English Setter dogs !!!) Read More
Hello- french learning school in La Rochelle? by pavaniv
Hi I want to know any french learning school in La Rochelle. .
Hello,how are you ! Is a good start. Read More
Dog Travel by Woodronica
Hello, i am taking my dog to England,(ferry for 6hrs) so he is in the car ! Anyone have any advice how to keep him calm,i would really like to know,he is English Setter so quite highly strung ! But i know the end of journey will be worth it ! 6hrs ...
Thanks i think that"s the best way. Read More
Dog Travel
Hello, i am taking my dog to England,(ferry for 6hrs) so he is in the car ! Anyone have any advice how to keep him calm,i would really like to know,he is English Setter so quite highly strung ! But i know the end of journey will be worth it ! 6hrs ... Read More
Mental Health Abroad by experiencer
Hello there, I was just awarded SSDI for mental health. I have found in the past when I lived abroad it was easier for me to live. The environment and the lower cost of living was easier for me. I have closer friends in other countries, and I ...
I do not know much,BUT i have experienced the illness in my familly. I have just come since 6 months to be with my fiance,(Bordeaux) Go ukgov.com and look for moving abroad,there is a section on MH ! Bon chance !!!! Read More
Looking for Maid / helper by m_gauri
Hello, I live in Paris in 16th area with my family. I have two children 10 and 8 years old. I am looking for a helper for 3 hours a day, 5 days a week. Start at 3.30 pm. Nature of work will be as below. 1. Pick up children from school ( 7 mins ...
Have you ever tried employing a man maid ? Not for me asi am in Bordaeux,BUT i have worked with several and je pense c"est magnifique !! ( I am with a femme francais,elle est Prof de Phsycologie and she thinks it"s great for the whole ... Read More
Bonjour! 24 y/o male moving to bordeaux by danlzero
Bonjour :) I am a 24 year old male moving to bordeaux from the Uk next june,i will be living with my girlfriend and i have many questions and need much advice so i hope i have come to the right place. My french is very poor so firstly i will be ...
As jobs in Brdx go I"m not looking for now,BUT it would help if you get your girlfriend to find Le Cannele" D" Adresses it"s a little book with a lot of Rests/Bars of all types,and when you are here visit the Houses of Parliament ... Read More
Friendships by Chris.W.G
Hi All, Literally just moved to Rennes and wondered if any Brits wanted to chat 😊
Well i live in Bordeaux will give you address of our friends Restaurant when my belle femme Francais returns with my bag which has all my info !!! J"aime Rennes ,Watch this space and i hope you enjoy the Culture difference ! Read More
Bonjour! 24 y/o male moving to bordeaux by danlzero
Bonjour :) I am a 24 year old male moving to bordeaux from the Uk next june,i will be living with my girlfriend and i have many questions and need much advice so i hope i have come to the right place. My french is very poor so firstly i will be ...
Hello future Expat, I"ve been here 5 months ,i live with French lady in centre Brdx, And as i"m in my 40s (30 in nature ha!)and have spent 8yrs in Canada i"m still learning Francais.Lot"s of Anglaise here,but you will have to ... Read More
Accents by Vincent2014
Can any one tell me anything about regional accents. are accents a big thing here? which accents are considered more elite and which are deemed difficult to understand. Is there a north south divide or an east west or just based on the number of ...
If you are in Toulouse the you should go to Mezzo Mezzo Restaurant in Brugieres,ask for Tomack and say Woody and Veronique sent you for some special food and Wine,They"re all great people French/English. Read More
Looking to meet new people! by scho28
Hi! I am a 21 yo Canadian student visiting bordeaux for 3 months. Sad to say, I've already been here for 2 months and I haven't done much other than studying! I am looking for people to hang out with, go sight seeing, drink and other fun ...
Hey Canuck !! I lived in Muskoka Ontario for near on 8 yrs,I live in Bordeaux Centre with my French soon to (ok not soon) beautiful lady !!! She is Prof of Phsych !!! She is in main Uni complex !!! If you want to talk (Maple Leafs) ... Read More