New to DORDOGNE from AUSTRALIA (EX BRIT)

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Glo1 Member

Member since 24 November 2013

Glo1Member24 November 2013 17:19:08

HI

I have recently arrived (a week ago) from Australia - I was originally born in UK and moved to Australia in 2002. I have family in UK and wanted to be closer to them (without having to move back to the UK)

Renting for 6 months in Duras until we get settled and eventually find our own property.

Would love to hear from anyone who lives in the area to meet for chat. Obviously very green, as to where everything is so any advice would be much appreciated.

Love to hear from you.

Gloria

rapidset Member

Member since 09 November 2010

rapidsetMember10 March 2014 13:45:01

Hi how are you getting on.....just read your post and we are thinking of making the same move......just wondered how easy/difficult you have found the settling in?

all the best

damian fernie

Glo1 Member

Member since 24 November 2013

Glo1Member10 March 2014 14:11:48

Hi

Well, we are now into our 4th month and I would say the biggest hiccup has been the Language barrier but we have a good teacher and we are Definitely improving.

Best decision we made, lots of red tape to get through but again, well worth it. It is a fantastic country, and the food is yummy! Doggies love it too!

Let me know if you need any more info.

What part of Australia are you from and where do you plan on going in France?

bethos12 Member

Member since 16 June 2014

bethos12Member16 June 2014 11:32:50

Hi we are from sydney but spend 6 months in dordogne each year (Sarlat area). How is your French adventure going?

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