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
Returning to the UK
Hi folks we are planning to return to the UK and wondered if anyone knew what the procedure is for taking our goats back with us, we bought them to France from the Uk with all the required paperwork and ear tags but can't find much information ... 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, 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
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
Moving to France
I suppose it's to early to ask if anyone is thinking of retiring to Brittany and will the French accept retirees after the leave vote (sigh) We have sold our house after three years of trying and it all came at the wrong time, we have animals ... 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
Leaving the EU
Hello folks, can anyone kindly tell me if they know where is the best place to look for long term rented property in Brittany, we are wanting to move there now we have sold our home. The internet searches all bring up holiday rents. I have found ... Read More
Relocation in France
Pleased to read you are getting there, I can understand how hard it must have been for you. To rent in the UK is impossible the rents are extreme and you have no security, I know of people who have decorated their home and added to the garden after ... 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
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 for posting, you have made me feel better...I am 65 and felt, even though my friends kept telling me to go that I had left it too late to move and now with all the EU problems as well...but both my husband and I are determined to move. ... Read More
Just to say hello
Hello Aurore, Thanks you for your mail, it is especially nice to find someone who knows goats. I was a little concerned about being able to buy hay and straw any help would be greatly appreciated. I would be only to pleased to help you keep up ... Read More
Just to say hello
Thanks Armand. Looking forward to joining in. Read More
Just to say hello
We are not living in Brittany but plan to move later this year. I have just joined so wanted to introduce myself and say hello. I am retired and live in the Lincolnshire Fens with my husband we have kept goats for many years along with other animals ... Read More