krissward69
English expat in France
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Registration: 08 August 2023
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Checking out Beziers as possible holiday home location by h20251h
Hi All, 鈥∕y family and I have (all EU citizens) been pooling ideas about buying a small shared holiday flat in southern France and Beziers seems to be a promising location in terms of size, transport and price. None of us has ever taken a step ...
Hi Johnny,I am OK to meet up on the afternoon or early evening on either the Saturday, Sunday or the Monday.聽 How are you travelling and where will you be staying?聽 I live by the parc de la Gayonne and Conservatoire de musique.聽 My ... Read More
Checking out Beziers as possible holiday home location by h20251h
Hi All, 鈥∕y family and I have (all EU citizens) been pooling ideas about buying a small shared holiday flat in southern France and Beziers seems to be a promising location in terms of size, transport and price. None of us has ever taken a step ...
I would be happy to meet up with you when you are in B茅ziers. I am retired and live in B茅ziers permanently. My name is Chris. Read More
Immobilliers in Beziers? by orcuttnyc
Can anyone recommend any reputable and good Immobiliers in Beziers?Thank you
@orcuttnyc Calvet, All茅es Paul Riquet. Read More
Carte de sejour replacement by mrpigonn44
HiMy carte de sejour was lost when i was admitted to hospital (emergency) and transferred to cardio intensif. Can i request that the hospital assume responsibility for all the expenses, including birth certificates, photos etc, in addition to ...
Hi, I am in a similar position to you, except I have no one but myself to blame. I was in a caf茅 in Serignan with a friend and I paid 5鈧� out of my wallet. I thought that I had zipped up my pocket, but I am very old and forgetful. I ... Read More
Moving to Beziers by lanakaniua
Hello everyone!!!It鈥檚 kind hard, don鈥檛 know where to start.my name is Lana, born in Ukraine. Most of my lived in USA and UK, moved back to Ukraine and seems like western society took me over))) and now I have moved to France. I ...
@lanakaniua "Out and About in Beziers", friendly English speaking group. I am retired and could help you find accommodation in Beziers, where I live. I speak French. Chris Ward. Read More
Paying tax fonciere by sharoncreron
Hi im having trouble paying tax fonciere onlineWhen I put IBAN number in it brings up error saying 2 numbers after FR must be numbers which they are!! Help!!!
16 digit number on debit (or credit) card, date of expiration and 3 figure number on back of card. Just like any other purchase using the card online. If you do a bank transfer using your IBAN number, there is a danger that subsequently they could ... Read More
Paying tax fonciere by sharoncreron
Hi im having trouble paying tax fonciere onlineWhen I put IBAN number in it brings up error saying 2 numbers after FR must be numbers which they are!! Help!!!
@sharoncreron I always pay my taxe fonci猫re online with my debit card (carte bancaire). Never had a problem. Read More
Settling in Beziers by Daniel Guy
Greetings all. We arrived in Beziers a couple of months ago and are busy looking at property to buy. I'm English and my wife is Kenyan. We like the city, though it's a shame the pet owners here don't discourage their pets from using ...
Hi @bresdon17I will be moving to Beziers on July 2nd, but from only about 12 kms away.聽 ***聽 We are all English speakers and very friendly.Amicalement, Chris Ward. Read More
New members of the France forum, introduce yourselves here - 2024 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the France forum? Don't 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 your ...
@Bhavna For Youssef: Welcome Youssef. Where abouts do you live in France? I have found life much better in Morocco than in France. My name is Chris. Read More
New members of the France forum, introduce yourselves here - 2024 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the France forum? Don't 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 your ...
@affroukhyoussef00 Bien venue, Youssef. Vous habit茅 ou en France? j'ai pass茅 beaucoup de temps en Maroc et j'ai trouv茅 la vie l脿-bas mieux que la vie en France. Je m'appelle Chris. Read More
Moving to Beziers this autumn. by cyd2706
Hello, I am new to this site so please excuse me until I find my way around. My husband and I are hoping to get retirement visas from the French Consulate in London in June and then move to Beziers in early September.Are there any other expats in ...
The olympics will not affect life in Beziers, 617 kms away. My advice to you is to steer clear of Airbnbs. In Beziers there is an excellent, cheap place to stay whilst looking at properties. It is the Fons茅rane Vacanc茅ole. I stayed ... Read More
Letter of Invitation by jennymcc5309
Hello, it's my first time posting. I tried searching the group but didn't see this topic. Because I'm staying in a private accommodation in France, I need an invitation letter from the person hosting me, to submit with my visa/residency application. ...
@jennymcc5309 Ask your host to go to their local Mairie and ask for the form. It is very easy and they should be helpful. Read More
Moving to Beziers this autumn. by cyd2706
Hello, I am new to this site so please excuse me until I find my way around. My husband and I are hoping to get retirement visas from the French Consulate in London in June and then move to Beziers in early September.Are there any other expats in ...
As I have already said, I can help people who have problems with the French bureaucracy. Read More
Moving to Beziers this autumn. by cyd2706
Hello, I am new to this site so please excuse me until I find my way around. My husband and I are hoping to get retirement visas from the French Consulate in London in June and then move to Beziers in early September.Are there any other expats in ...
I wish you good luck and we can keep in touch and perhaps meet up when you are installed in B茅ziers. Chris Read More
Moving to Beziers this autumn. by cyd2706
Hello, I am new to this site so please excuse me until I find my way around. My husband and I are hoping to get retirement visas from the French Consulate in London in June and then move to Beziers in early September.Are there any other expats in ...
@cyd2706 I am uneasy about your plans to try to get a visa from the French embassy in London. Many years ago i did the same and was refused a visa after a long delay. sometime later, I moved to France and went through the process here. I have now ... Read More