A home in France - in Besancon and the surrounding aea.

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Member since 14 May 2024

mhwoodmailMember14 May 2024 20:37:10

My wife and I, recently retired New Yorkers, have.been actively traveling - trekking in Central Asia, Jordan and other places, bicycling throughout Europe, but when a need to place to rest and call home, France is the country. We were in Avignon, but truly feel at home in the city of Besancon and the surrounding villages of Bourgogne Franche Compte. We are thinking of making a home here. Does anyone in the forum live in the district.?

couverite1 New member

Member since 24 January 2025

couverite1New member24 January 2025 02:18:37

Have you made a decision? I'm looking at doing the same when I retire in a couple of years. Besançon and France check a lot of boxes for me. Its location is ideal for starting a tour from home. I love Abruzzo and Pugia, but either would require a train trip to a start point unless I want to spend a lot of time cycling the Adriatic coast. I hope to work a day or two stop into a trip to France this coming Fall.

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