Charisdaxter

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English expat in France

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Lives in Saint-Nazaire, Pays de la Loir

Speaks English & french

Registration: 15 January 2018

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Charisdaxter replied to a thread

6 years ago

Moving to St Nazaire by Pixielou

Hi there, Lovely to find this forum and chat to people!! Im British And my husband is French bed we have 5 year old daughter. We are going to be moving to St Nazaire in a couple of months so trying to just get some fermées out really with ...

hi I'm an English expat, living in st nazaire since October 2017 with my French partner. great to hear of other expats in the area as I haven't met any others yet! how are you finding life in france? Read More

Charisdaxter replied to a thread

6 years ago

Help needed locating family of old letters by historyhelp

Hello, Not sure if anyone here can help, but I've been on a mission for a over a year and have been unsuccessful on my own! Here is the story: During WW2, my Mother in Law exchanged letters with a young man who lived in Rennes. I've been ...

hi. I live in france although not in rennes, if you check out the local mayor (mairie) for rennes or contact the university there I'm sure there will be people who speak English and could possibly help with where to go from there. sorry I ... Read More

Charisdaxter created a thread

6 years ago

English Speaking Expats in St Nazaire

Hi I'm an English expat, living in st nazaire with my French boyfriend for 6 months now. I haven't met any native English speaker since I moved here, are there any?! I'm keen to chat or meet up for a coffee, or join any groups and ... Read More

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7 years ago

looking for a doctor by nwabisa

hello everybody my name is nwabisa, im currently visiting in France and im living in Reims, Champagne-Ardenne. I am looking for a doctor that knows how to speak English as I dont know or understand french. please recommend one for me the Name of ...

Hi I don’t live near you in France or know the area, but if you google search doctors in your area and call or email, many receptionists speak English or may know enough to help & find out whether the doctor will speak English. I have ... Read More

Charisdaxter replied to a thread

7 years ago

Vegetarianism and veganism in France. by silvma

Hi, Is it easy to be vegetarian and/or vegan in France? I guess so. (Some vegan food brands are from France too).

Hi. When I go to French family or friends for meals there’s always alot of meat or sea food! I eat meat every so often, but otherwise normally cook veggie dishes and order veggie dishes at restaurants. I find it easy to shop for vegetarian ... Read More

Charisdaxter replied to a thread

7 years ago

How do you survive as an expat "Throw a gamble to be an expat" by Naura Nuralyn

Hello, I just would like to hear some stories from someone who have done "throw a gamble to live abroad" with nothing in hand, not a job but with limited money in hand and came in as a tourist but want to live and be an expat in your ...

after spur of the moment decision i applied for a job in new zealand (im origionally from england) a week later i got the job via skype interview, sorted a 12 month working holiday visa and within two months i was in NZ. i arrived with no where to ... Read More

Charisdaxter replied to a thread

7 years ago

Language Barrier by Charisdaxter

Hi all. September 2017 i moved from London to Saint Nazaire with my French partner. I spoke very little French before arriving When I shared little worries or nerves with family & friends over learning the French language, all said ...

Thanks for your post you’re totally right. I’m always reading and enjoy movies so I will definitely do that. I’m looking for a yoga class too- I think that will do some good! Must r.e.l.a.x 🙂 Thanks again for the kindness ... Read More

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7 years ago

Language Barrier by Charisdaxter

Thanks for your post, will keep up the positive thinking! Read More

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7 years ago

Language Barrier