jacqui_oloughlin
Australian expat in France
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About me
Australian
Lives in Paris
Registration: 25 June 2010
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Moving from London to annecy by Londinium2017
I am moving to annecy in one week with my partner and 5 year old yet having nightmares as London seems to be the world and annecy as beatiful as it is seems so small & holiday like only not a place for my child to thrive. Has anyone els took ...
Hello, I would suggest joining the Facebook group, the lake lowdown, tgere will be someone on there who will have an answer for you! It’s all the expats in Annecy. Good luck Read More
Moving from London to annecy by Londinium2017
I am moving to annecy in one week with my partner and 5 year old yet having nightmares as London seems to be the world and annecy as beatiful as it is seems so small & holiday like only not a place for my child to thrive. Has anyone els took ...
Hey dawn, Nice to hear from u. We are settled but not started school yet. We’ve enrolled in the local school in st jorioz. The girls don’t really speak French yet so I’m sure we’ll havecthecsame challenges. There is a nice ... Read More
Moving to Annecy by Bogo1988
Hi We have decided to relocate to Annecy or any of the surrounding areas as we do need to be close to Annecy-le-Vieux since that is where our daughter will be going to school. My wife is French and works from home and will be taking her job with ...
Hello! We won’t be there until around the same time! We chose St Jorioz as it’s a gorgeous suburb with good schools and great views. 12 km on bike to Annecy Centre but has the best beach on the lake. Did not want to live in the Centre, ... Read More
Moving to Annecy by Bogo1988
Hi We have decided to relocate to Annecy or any of the surrounding areas as we do need to be close to Annecy-le-Vieux since that is where our daughter will be going to school. My wife is French and works from home and will be taking her job with ...
Hello, I came across your post and wondered how it all went with the move? We are also an Aussie family (Girls 4 and 2) and looking at a house to buy in St Jorioz. I speak minimal french, the girls arent great and I'd really like to know some ... Read More
Loving life in Haute Savoie/Annecy and wanting to meet new people! by andreacunliffe
Hi Everyone! Tom and I moved from the Uk to Annecy six months ago with Tom's job - all is good, we've had an amazing summer getting to know the area and settling into our new French lifestyle and we can't wait to get out on the ...
Hey Andrea, wondering if you're still in Annecy. We're and Australian/French couple planning to move and would be great to get any tips you may have. Ive got a 4year old and a 2 year old and they don't speak french so any expat groups ... Read More
Moving from London to annecy by Londinium2017
I am moving to annecy in one week with my partner and 5 year old yet having nightmares as London seems to be the world and annecy as beatiful as it is seems so small & holiday like only not a place for my child to thrive. Has anyone els took ...
Hello, Great to find this thread. We are also planning a move to Annecy (from Australia) with a 4 and 2 year old. Has anyone got any experience with starting 4year old in school with only a little French ? She’s already quite shy. We will ... Read More