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Looking for information about Pezenas by traceyantonia
Hello all, My name is Tracey. Thank you so much for allowing me in the group. I'm looking to relocate to Pezenas in the near future. I would love any input into the area, as well as your general experiences as expats.
Hi TraceyI live in B茅ziers, but used to live between P茅zebnas and B茅ziers - I've lived in the region for over 21 years. It's fab here! Very friendly bunch of expats in P茅zenas and the local villages. Lots to do. The ... Read More
B茅ziers near Montpellier France by anne1watkis
Hello, we are coming over to Beziers for a weekend and if we like it, will stay for at leadt 3 months. is there the opp to learn french in the town?is it a hilly location?looking forward to hearing from yo7.kind r3gardsAnne x
Try looking here - Jen is amazing! https://lovelearninglanguages.com/Also, join the anglophone Facebook group Out & About in B茅ziers. There is a group ap茅ro meet-up this coming Friday 23rd Feb 2024 in town.Maybe see you there if ... 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 ...
@bresdon17 Try joining Out & About in B茅ziers as it is an anglophone community group 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 ...
@bresdon17 Hi Ann - you can definitely get an apartment for that amount in B茅ziers. It may be tricky on the outside space front, but if you are patient, you may find a place with a small terrace. We should touch base before your trip, ... 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 ...
@bresdon17It's called Out & About in B茅ziers! 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 ...
OK, so what I said was it depends on your budget, what size property you are looking for, rental or purchase, furnished or not if a rental. B茅ziers is a great place to live! And it's very affordable, with prices on the rise in the long term ... 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 ...
@bresdon17 I just wrote a reply then got asked to login, and couldn't see it, so I'm not sure whether you received my reply or not! Can you let me know? If not, I'll write it all out again... 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 ...
@earld Unfortunately, the French authorities are wise to this 'cheat' - you have to prove you have lived in the state from which your licence is issued for at least 6 months in order for your exchange request to be validated. Read More
English speakers in Cap d'Agde by lizpaulawhite
I am interested in meeting up with any English people in Cap d'Agde occasionally. We are a retired couple with a holiday apartment here, but have not met any expats recently. I see some messages from 2016 about meeting up, and wondered if there are ...
Hi LizYou could try joining anglophone Facebook groups such as Ladies in Languedoc (LIL) which has over 5,000 members all through the region. Events are often advertised on there - from the CSF (Cancer Support France) charity Walk for Life this ... Read More
What bank is best for expats? by ab7996
Hello, my client just bought an apartment and he wants to open a bank account in the South of France. He doesn鈥檛 speak French so the bank must have an English speaking service desk. HSBC used to be the go to bank, but they are closing down. ...
Hi Abe - Note that Britline only opens accounts for, well, Brits! So if your client is American, like most of mine, that will not be possible. I usually call the local (to the client's new French home) branch of Cr茅dit Agricole (only because ... 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 ...
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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 ...
@virginia7260聽Hi! That sounds great! Why don't we try and organise a coffee meet-up for everyone interested who is in this thread? Maybe 11am next Wednesday 6 July at Le Cristal on Les All茅es Paul Riquet? Let's see if we have any takers! ... 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 Mousquetaire I can highly recommend B茅ziers! The caf茅 culture is vibrant, and its heart is just about manageable in size to easily walk around without a) getting lost or b) getting exhausted! There are fun spots, like the rum barge on ... 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 CJMB I would say that the whole coast is pretty tolerant of different nationalities and skin colours, due to the fact that there is so much migration from North Africa along the Med coast. Of course, unfortunately, like anywhere, there may be ... Read More
Applying for social security, Carte Vitale, etc by gekritzl
As an expat in France, what is the order of for applying for the following - do I have it right? Apply for SSN (aka NIR) Get S1 form(??) Apply for Carte Vitale Receive temporary NIR Receive permanent NIR Register with Family doctor Apply for CNI ...
Hi Michael Yes, sorry to everyone for putting my email etc! Thought I was helping! So yes, only EU citizens can apply for an S1. You don't need a GP before applying for a CV. In fact, if you send the Choix de M茅decin form off too early, ... Read More