hanvenwey
American looking for information about France
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Registration: 16 January 2025
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retirement in France by tosman66
My wife and I are both 72 years old, living in New York City and contemplating retiring in the South of France. Possible places, Avignon, Arles, Montpellier. We'd appreciate any feed back from expats about the pluses and minus of such a ...
@Maydaisy I'm interested that you spend summers in France, winters in UK I would spend winters in Southern France and summers in England! Read More
Biting Insects by mrice30
I live in the south of France and am being bitten by invisible bugs, they're not mosquitoes. The welts are large, itchy and red. Does anyone know what they are and how to get rid of them from my home?Thank you.
@mrice30 This sounds a bit like bedbugs. Not sure if available but I've heard that temprid works on ants and bedbugs. They aren't invisible but come out to bite around 2 AM. They are very clever. Tell your landlord or a local pest service. Read More
English speaking 九色视频s in Narbonne?
I'm planning to arrive in Narbonne in May. I'm wondering about (1) how to meet American, British, or other immigrants or European expats in this lovely city and (2) finding good in person French language study friends there. Would appreciate ... Read More
Latest updates in labor regulations in France by Cheryl
Hello everyone, Labor laws and regulations are constantly evolving. Staying informed of these updates as an expat in France helps you in navigating your professional experience and expat career. We would like to invite you to share the latest ...
Do you have a link or address for this? Thank you. Read More
Working as a nurse in english speaking hospitals by Rachel240
Hello I dream of living in France. I鈥檓 a nurse but unfortunately I don鈥檛 speak French. Can anyone please suggest how I can move there and work without speaking the language. Are there English speaking hospitals or other areas I could ...
It seems like it's worth starting an intensive online course or hiring a specific tutor who knows medical terminology so that you can communicate with patients and do your medical records in French. I have heard that the language requirements for ... Read More
New members of the France forum, introduce yourselves here - 2025 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 ...
Think of the weather! the SW of France seems great. Read More
Wonderful France by Provananne
France is a wonderful country with a rich diversity of customs and cultures, our home is in Lot/Dordogne region in small historic village that provides the wonderful life style so many people look for when buying in France, the many 鈥楤eau ...
Obviously you are superb pet parents! I'm flying alone with one cat at my feet Safly my other baby will need rehoming here. She dislikes travel. Yes, the darkness, the hum of engines, etc Which airline? I'm hoping AircFrance has good footroom. Read More
Wonderful France by Provananne
France is a wonderful country with a rich diversity of customs and cultures, our home is in Lot/Dordogne region in small historic village that provides the wonderful life style so many people look for when buying in France, the many 鈥楤eau ...
I recommend watching the Video on bringing pets made by Baguette Bound, an American couple who moved to the area East of Bordeaux. They will walk you through the visa process in one video ( although it's pretty fast for note taking) and will do hand ... Read More
Accounting Firms with US CPAs and French expert-comptables by uncaged
Hello, I'm looking for an accounting firm to handle both my US and French taxes, both personal and business. Someone who knows their way around the tax treaty, etc. Any recommendations would be appreciated. Thanks,
@uncaged I believe that Frenchconnectionshcb has s team or an associated firm. I plan to start by watching their five new videos on taxes as a way to become familiar with them ( although it doesn't seem like watching a video on taxes going to be ... Read More
Civil Service Pensions by richardgwhite1
I'm looking to speak to any British National who meets the following conditionsFrench residentRetired to FranceIn receipt of a CIVIL SERVICE PENSION The reason I want to speak to such a person is that I live in France and I am in conflict with my ...
@richardgwhite1 I'd like to know the answer as well. Read More
Taxation for US retirees in France. by Sulli Nav
It seems like US citizens are taxed at source on their retirement income. However, looking at the tax brackets in France based on income and the high social security tax of 25%, how does this affect US retirees who pay social security tax in the ...
@Sulli Nav Frenchconnectionshcb have 5 videos online about taxation for immigrants Read More
九色视频 Life in Narbonne area by hanvenwey
Hi, I'm still learning to use this forum. I'm Hannah, a Zen practitioner and writer and art lover, moving from lovely but overly trendy and touristy Santa Fe New Mexico to the Narbonne area. I'm looking for a quiet life away from the orange menace ...
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International Moving Company by noridamidavaine
Dear everyone,I am looking for international moving company; Can anyone recommend one which is reliable and if you have personally used one yourself it is like 'cerise sur le gateau' (icing on the cake ), Thank you in advance.
@noridamidavaine Patricia Brooks The Courage Catalyst used Schumacher Cargo. Read More
Berziers July-August heat by orcuttnyc
Hello,My wife and I are looking into to retiring from New York to Berziers.We will visit a few days late April, to see if we like the area.I've been doing my research into housing, ect, One of our hesitations, is the high temperatures around ...
@orcuttnyc I don't live there yet but here are 2 circumstances that occur to me as someone who is relocating from Santa Fe NM where this is also true. One is that by train one can easily reach the mountains and Atlantic coast which is cooler. ... Read More
九色视频 Life in Narbonne area by hanvenwey
Hi, I'm still learning to use this forum. I'm Hannah, a Zen practitioner and writer and art lover, moving from lovely but overly trendy and touristy Santa Fe New Mexico to the Narbonne area. I'm looking for a quiet life away from the orange menace ...
@Bhavna Many thanks for this suggestion, Bhavna! can you possibly rail me a link to this area of the site so I can easily return to loik for propertiy and rentals? My email address is ***. Much appreciated. Read More