Susan Frudd
@Goatlady
English looking for information about France
Forum posts
25
About me
English
Lives in Lincolnshire
Speaks Some French
Registration: 11 May 2013
Activity
Move to Brittany by Goatlady
Hi just would like to ask if there are any retired people who have recently or are planning to move to the Brittany area of France. I ask this because we are moving in September this year and wondered if anyone has experienced any hostility toward ...
Hello Myriam, I imagine you to be a busy mum especially during the school holidays as well. I hope you manage to find time to relax. We are moving to Silfiac do you know it? I love being with the children when they are involved in making a pond or ... Read More
Move to Brittany by Goatlady
Hi just would like to ask if there are any retired people who have recently or are planning to move to the Brittany area of France. I ask this because we are moving in September this year and wondered if anyone has experienced any hostility toward ...
Hello Myriam, May I say how very kind of you it is to go to the trouble of such a helpful and uplifting reply. It is a big step but I am looking forward to it and you have helped me more by the things you have put, so helpful. I so want our move ... Read More
Move to Brittany by Goatlady
Hi just would like to ask if there are any retired people who have recently or are planning to move to the Brittany area of France. I ask this because we are moving in September this year and wondered if anyone has experienced any hostility toward ...
The people we know in Brittany have not encounted any problems and there are quite a few expats there. We hope we can make French friends as we are learning and will continue to learn the language when we get there. Hope all goes well for you in ... Read More
Move to Brittany
Hi just would like to ask if there are any retired people who have recently or are planning to move to the Brittany area of France. I ask this because we are moving in September this year and wondered if anyone has experienced any hostility toward ... Read More
Rural rentals by Goatlady
Hi folks, we are planning to move to Brittany and we are searching for a property with a large garden where we can keep our two dairy goats. Most of the property on the internet is for short term we are looking for a long term let unfurnished. Any ...
My sincere apologises for the delay in replying mainly due to the hassle spent sorting out transportation for my goats and dealing with DEFRA paperwork. We are looking for a long term rental as we do not wish to buy our own house so an ongoing ... Read More
Brexit: new measures to attract more expats to France by Veedushi
Hello everyone, France wishes to improve the attractiveness of its financial platform following the Brexit vote last month. French Prime Minister, Manuel Valls, announced on Wednesday, July 6 a series of measures to encourage impatriation as well ...
I am quite amazed there has been no information for the expats living in France and the ones now moving there. It's a worrying time with the euro against sterling. The concern also from the retirees in France as to whether they will be able to ... Read More
Expand your social circle in France by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Moving to France means leaving one's family and friends behind. Creating a circle of friends or joining an existing one should therefore be paramount in order to fight loneliness in your host country. But how can one develop a ...
Thank you such an uplifting view, I agree I too have heard the comments, like France is okay but they all speak b-----y French, makes me winch.. We are planning to retire to Brittany this year, what a year to pick after the leave result..but it ... Read More
Rural rentals
Hi folks, we are planning to move to Brittany and we are searching for a property with a large garden where we can keep our two dairy goats. Most of the property on the internet is for short term we are looking for a long term let unfurnished. Any ... Read More
Expand your social circle in France by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Moving to France means leaving one's family and friends behind. Creating a circle of friends or joining an existing one should therefore be paramount in order to fight loneliness in your host country. But how can one develop a ...
Moving to Brittany, anyone got any positive comments about the Bretons and the region? No offence to Serif and Lotuselisel I appreciate their comments and do agree. I am from the UK and making a comparison we have lived in the same village with ... Read More
Íæż½ã½ãs to learn French before moving to France by Veedushi
Hello everyone, If you are planning to move to France, maybe you should start by learning French as from now. In case the British vote for Brexit, expats moving to France will probably have to learn French. In fact, as part of a post-Brexit plans, ...
With you there Fred.... Read More
Íæż½ã½ãs to learn French before moving to France by Veedushi
Hello everyone, If you are planning to move to France, maybe you should start by learning French as from now. In case the British vote for Brexit, expats moving to France will probably have to learn French. In fact, as part of a post-Brexit plans, ...
I agree Fred but from the point of view of moving to France to live I do think if you move to any country that does not have English as their native tongue it is good to learn the language, speaking from the point of living in the country you would ... Read More
Moving to France with your family by Bhavna
Hello everybody, When settling abroad with your spouse and children, the expatriation process requires an extensive preparation. What are the considerations to take into account when moving to France with your family? What challenges have you ...
Again it is most kind of you to reply... Very best wishes... Read More
Moving to France with your family by Bhavna
Hello everybody, When settling abroad with your spouse and children, the expatriation process requires an extensive preparation. What are the considerations to take into account when moving to France with your family? What challenges have you ...
Dear JDlt, just wanted to say thank you for your reply and the information most kind of you. May I just ask does the health insurance cover you both or is that 100 euros each...I thought it most reasonable whichever. Very best wishes to you. Read More
Moving to France with your family by Bhavna
Hello everybody, When settling abroad with your spouse and children, the expatriation process requires an extensive preparation. What are the considerations to take into account when moving to France with your family? What challenges have you ...
May I ask if you are of working age as we have planned to move to Brittany now we are retired, I assume the same amount of what sounds like hassle would apply. It is also quite a concern as to what will happen in the referendum and the effects on ... Read More
Thinking of moving to a village on the south of France, are we crazy? by bengra
My family consists of hubby, 21 month old daughter and german shepherd dog, we are thinking of getting out of the rat race and moving to the south of France, I have been to France in the winter only (skiing) few times, my husband (originally from ...
Thank you...happy gardening, hope the weathers good........ Read More