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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 ...
@marianelise2003went through the same thing a few years ago. its very difficult… Read More
Language barriers in France by Priscilla
Hello, Learning a new language is a part of the expat process. Let's find out how crucial it is to know the language in France. What is the official language in France, and what are the other popular spoken languages? Is it possible to live ...
I was in Bretagne- St. Malo, Dinan, and Dol de Bretagne. Beautiful! Read More
Language barriers in France by Priscilla
Hello, Learning a new language is a part of the expat process. Let's find out how crucial it is to know the language in France. What is the official language in France, and what are the other popular spoken languages? Is it possible to live ...
Jeanfinney, Last April I visited France for the first time. What I learned from "Rosetta Stone" was in valuable. A combination of bonjour, mercí, Je suis désolé, mon premieré visite, ou sa trouve opened up a lot of ... Read More
Deciphering Apartment ads. by dcebikes
Hi all! I saw some ads read, " 430€/mois HC3/mois" or CC2/mois. What does HC AND CC mean? Thank you! Dave
Mercí! So 500€/mois CC might include l'eau, heat, electric in the 500€ which is good, n'est pas? I'm trying to use what little francais I know as much as I can! Thank you again, Dave Read More
Deciphering Apartment ads.
Hi all! I saw some ads read, " 430€/mois HC3/mois" or CC2/mois. What does HC AND CC mean? Thank you! Dave Read More
New members of the France forum, introduce yourselves here - 2018 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the France forum? Dont 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 ...
Hi Zoltan, I'm looking to move to France in 12-18 months. In the meantime I live in Pittsburgh, my brother went to WVU, my family is from Rochester, if I can be of help, let me know. David Read More
Cost of living/taxes by dcebikes
Hi! This forum has provided some great information on what it would cost to live in France. I'm not rich, but pension and social security from retiring from the U.S. Postal Service should be about €1,800/month after paying my health ...
Hey thanks! I've been crunching numbers and I should have enough to live on and travel once a month. I don't shop, and exploring by veló is cost free. Can you typically take bikes on trains and buses. I'm sure it's not the same ... Read More
Cost of living/taxes
Hi! This forum has provided some great information on what it would cost to live in France. I'm not rich, but pension and social security from retiring from the U.S. Postal Service should be about €1,800/month after paying my health ... Read More
Planning on moving to Dinan, Brittany or Dieppe, Upper Normandy by Beachstruck
Interested in meeting/emailing English speaking expats, ideally from the USA. Planning a trip from California in June to look for property to live in. Are there any clubs. Groups who meet in either area? Thanks
Hi! I'm looking ro move to Dinan as well. Are you there? If so, I'd love to hear your thoughts about it. Thanks, Dave Read More
Monthly Cost to move to Languedoc-Roussillon by ras0001
I am new to the site and am seriously considering moving to Languedoc-Roussillon after retirement. I can't seem to get a straight answer on the internet about how much I need to live a frugal but comfortable life there. Can anyone help me?
JulieH, Bonjour! I just joined this forum today. I have been doing some research and studying French In anticipation of my retirement in 12 months! Anyway thank you for posting your blog, I read A few- very entertaining and ... Read More