orcuttnyc
American looking for information about France
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Registration: 06 November 2024
Beziers in April
Hello,Second week of April my wife and I will be visiting Beziers for a week. We plan to move there after we sell our NY home.We are meeting a couple immobiliers, checking out nearby storage facilities to ship our home stuffs to, walking about and ... 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 ...
@Lisa365 Hi,My wife and I are moving to Beziers this Spring and I would like your real estate agents name? Dm me I guess? Read More
English speaking community in B茅ziers by Lisa365
Hello -I am new to this forum. We are seriously considering moving to B茅ziers. A huge consideration is if can be part of an English speaking community. Can someone tell me about their experience?thank you loads, Lisa
@tony14 Hi Tony.. my wife and I are moving to Beziers this Spring.Are there expat coffee shop meet ups that you know of?Bill 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 only know only air France, KLM, Luftwanza and Brit Air allow crated dogs in their holds.airlines like Delta, Iberia, ect..no longer do. 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 ...
@hanvenwey I've watched their video and many many more about flying with cargo held dogs. ;)Good thing is that all i've watched had positive results.Sedatives are not allowed. Supposedly the darkness, cabin pressure helps them sleep.We'll have to ... 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 ...
Thanks Ann.Yes first time relocating away from the US. My wife is Dutch and she is looking forwards to living in Europe again.We need to sell our US home to afford to buy in Beziers. I have to try and speak with someone at the French consulate ... Read More
Expat Life in Narbonne area by Guestposter386
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 ...
@hanvenwey Hi,We are doing similar for similar reasons.We are about to sell our RV, then our house in NY and then move to Beziers , a couple towns from Narbonne.See you around? ;) 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 ...
@Provananne Thanks for sharing.My wife and I and two Golden retrievers are moving to Beziers in a few months.What red tape did you encounter when buying a house?We'll be doing similar when we arrive.Bill Read More
US Medicare and French Protection universelle maladie by orcuttnyc
Hi,Wife and I are moving to Beziers this year and we have a question about what happens to our US Medicare when we sign up for French healthcare.What are your suggestions as how to deal with the US Medicare ? Do most just keep paying into it and let ...
@graemefaelban For myself, i'll wait a year or two before canceling my Medicare.But I don't see us coming back. I believe that the orange scumbag is out to do irreparable damage to our democratic republic. He is out for manbaby retribution blood ... Read More
US Medicare and French Protection universelle maladie by orcuttnyc
Hi,Wife and I are moving to Beziers this year and we have a question about what happens to our US Medicare when we sign up for French healthcare.What are your suggestions as how to deal with the US Medicare ? Do most just keep paying into it and let ...
@hanvenwey Thanks. Good suggestion. Read More
Anyone built a house in south France? by orcuttnyc
My wife and I are moving to Beziers this year. We'll stay month by month in airbnb's as we look for a house in or near centre-ville Beziers.We want to be close walkable distance to downtown.While looking at real estate I have come across 'model ...
Thanks.You are probably right. If you add on all the accessories, it might be better just to buy a house, where all is in place. Read More
Anyone built a house in south France? by orcuttnyc
My wife and I are moving to Beziers this year. We'll stay month by month in airbnb's as we look for a house in or near centre-ville Beziers.We want to be close walkable distance to downtown.While looking at real estate I have come across 'model ...
Yeah..that's my thinking.I emailed them for more details about what the price includes, like bath/kitchen/laundry fixtures, hardware, and appliances, as well as the hvac system, ect.These components add up fast.Also..how much for a garage and petite ... Read More
Anyone built a house in south France?
My wife and I are moving to Beziers this year. We'll stay month by month in airbnb's as we look for a house in or near centre-ville Beziers.We want to be close walkable distance to downtown.While looking at real estate I have come across 'model ... 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 ...
@rdesmond352 Thank you. I found a similar weather site.Beziers had 19 days over ninety degrees in 2024. Where we currently live in New York State had three less ;) Read More
US Medicare and French Protection universelle maladie
Hi,Wife and I are moving to Beziers this year and we have a question about what happens to our US Medicare when we sign up for French healthcare.What are your suggestions as how to deal with the US Medicare ? Do most just keep paying into it and let ... Read More
French drivers license (Beziers) by orcuttnyc
Unfortunately New York is not on the license exchange list.I've been trying to find out with no success.As an older driver, will I have to take the theory test as well as the road test?I don't speak French, but i've 'read' that I can get the theory ...
Everything I am doing is very legal. We will be selling our house in NY with no further residence in NY. . That is when i'll switch licenses and will then only have a Maryland license. I'll have to surrender my NY license.I have drivers records for ... 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 ...
Thank you. I compared monthly temps in Beziers to where we are located in Beacon, NY and they are similar. Read More
French drivers license (Beziers) by orcuttnyc
Unfortunately New York is not on the license exchange list.I've been trying to find out with no success.As an older driver, will I have to take the theory test as well as the road test?I don't speak French, but i've 'read' that I can get the theory ...
Thank you! I have a brother who lives in Maryland, and two months before moving to France, I am going to change my New York State drivers license for a Maryland one. Just to try and avoid French driving school.A it tricky but better than trying to ... 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 ...
@Wholehogmog Nope. Wrong conclusion. Kinda like trumps cultists, saying they like their Affordable Care Act, but are ok with trump getting rid of Obamacare . Read More
Immobilliers in Beziers? by orcuttnyc
Can anyone recommend any reputable and good Immobiliers in Beziers?Thank you
@Freddy Rueda We will be in Beziers end of April and will contact you then thank you Freddy . Read More
Immobilliers in Beziers? by orcuttnyc
Can anyone recommend any reputable and good Immobiliers in Beziers?Thank you
@Freddy Rueda Thank you Read More
Shipping companies recommendations please?
My wife and I and two golden retrievers are moving to Beziers this next year.We will be flying with our pups crated and in the hold of our flight to Paris.Even if we discard the kennel crates, we won't be able to carry much, once the pups are freed, ... Read More
french drivers license
Unfortunately New York is not on the license exchange list.I've been trying to find out with no success.As an older driver, will I have to take the theory test as well as the road test?I don't speak French, but i've 'read' that I can get the theory ... Read More
Immobilliers in Beziers?
Can anyone recommend any reputable and good Immobiliers in Beziers?Thank you 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 ...
@SimCityAT Same where I live in upstate New York. This summer we had three less 90plus days than Beziers. If and when we move to Beziers, maybe mid July-mid August would be good for road tripping through the mountains. The rest of the years temps ... Read More
Berziers July-August heat
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 ... Read More
American expats: how do you think the US elections will affect you? by Ameerah Arjanee
Hi everyone. I鈥檓 a content writer for Expat Magazine, and we are planning on writing an article about what American expats abroad (and non-American expats living in the US) think about the upcoming presidential elections. How do you think the ...
@Raevon1 "My understanding is that the visa program for us exists under a treaty between the two nations and relies upon good relations, something that will end with Trump. So will France send us back to the US?"Yoiks! I never though of this. Read More
American expats: how do you think the US elections will affect you? by Ameerah Arjanee
Hi everyone. I鈥檓 a content writer for Expat Magazine, and we are planning on writing an article about what American expats abroad (and non-American expats living in the US) think about the upcoming presidential elections. How do you think the ...
@janicemacdonald6 He won. Disaster ahead. Read More
American expats: how do you think the US elections will affect you? by Ameerah Arjanee
Hi everyone. I鈥檓 a content writer for Expat Magazine, and we are planning on writing an article about what American expats abroad (and non-American expats living in the US) think about the upcoming presidential elections. How do you think the ...
@maberg2023 Sadly, he won. The mood where I live, is very dour and fearful. People are hoping it might not be as bad as expected, but...That's why we are tentatively looking towards Beziers ;)I'll miss America's attempt at Democracy if trump kills ... Read More
American expats: how do you think the US elections will affect you? by Ameerah Arjanee
Hi everyone. I鈥檓 a content writer for Expat Magazine, and we are planning on writing an article about what American expats abroad (and non-American expats living in the US) think about the upcoming presidential elections. How do you think the ...
@mhwoodmail More NYCers here ;)The trepidation and fear from the expected points you mentioned, along with the waiting for January and his divisive reign to begin, has cast a real somber mood across the City.Bill 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 ...
@janicemacdonald6 Can you recommend an English speaking immobilier or two please?Thanks in advance ;) 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 ...
@janicemacdonald6 Thanks. 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 ...
@krissward69 Hello, New member here. We are considering moving to Beziers.We have two golden retrievers. Do you recommend any places for us to stay, with two dogs, while we look to buy a house?Thanks,BillNYC Read More