krissward69
English expat in France
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Registration: 08 August 2023
Checking out Beziers as possible holiday home location by GuestPoster11030
Hi All, My family and I have (all EU citizens) been pooling ideas about buying a small shared holiday flat in southern France and Beziers seems to be a promising location in terms of size, transport and price. None of us has ever taken a step ...
Hi Johnny,I am OK to meet up on the afternoon or early evening on either the Saturday, Sunday or the Monday. How are you travelling and where will you be staying? I live by the parc de la Gayonne and Conservatoire de musique. My ... Read More
Checking out Beziers as possible holiday home location by GuestPoster11030
Hi All, My family and I have (all EU citizens) been pooling ideas about buying a small shared holiday flat in southern France and Beziers seems to be a promising location in terms of size, transport and price. None of us has ever taken a step ...
I would be happy to meet up with you when you are in Béziers. I am retired and live in Béziers permanently. My name is Chris. Read More
Immobilliers in Beziers? by orcuttnyc
Can anyone recommend any reputable and good Immobiliers in Beziers?Thank you
@orcuttnyc Calvet, Allées Paul Riquet. Read More
Carte de sejour replacement by mrpigonn44
HiMy carte de sejour was lost when i was admitted to hospital (emergency) and transferred to cardio intensif. Can i request that the hospital assume responsibility for all the expenses, including birth certificates, photos etc, in addition to ...
Hi, I am in a similar position to you, except I have no one but myself to blame. I was in a café in Serignan with a friend and I paid 5€ out of my wallet. I thought that I had zipped up my pocket, but I am very old and forgetful. I ... Read More
Moving to Beziers by lanakaniua
Hello everyone!!!It’s kind hard, don’t know where to start.my name is Lana, born in Ukraine. Most of my lived in USA and UK, moved back to Ukraine and seems like western society took me over))) and now I have moved to France. I ...
@lanakaniua "Out and About in Beziers", friendly English speaking group. I am retired and could help you find accommodation in Beziers, where I live. I speak French. Chris Ward. Read More
Paying tax fonciere by sharoncreron
Hi im having trouble paying tax fonciere onlineWhen I put IBAN number in it brings up error saying 2 numbers after FR must be numbers which they are!! Help!!!
16 digit number on debit (or credit) card, date of expiration and 3 figure number on back of card. Just like any other purchase using the card online. If you do a bank transfer using your IBAN number, there is a danger that subsequently they could ... Read More
Paying tax fonciere by sharoncreron
Hi im having trouble paying tax fonciere onlineWhen I put IBAN number in it brings up error saying 2 numbers after FR must be numbers which they are!! Help!!!
@sharoncreron I always pay my taxe foncière online with my debit card (carte bancaire). Never had a problem. Read More
Settling in Beziers
@krissward69 There have been 7 previous mentions of Out and About in this column. So why have you singled me out for this restriction? 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 @bresdon17I will be moving to Beziers on July 2nd, but from only about 12 kms away. *** We are all English speakers and very friendly.Amicalement, Chris Ward. Read More
New members of the France forum, introduce yourselves here - 2024 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 ...
@Bhavna For Youssef: Welcome Youssef. Where abouts do you live in France? I have found life much better in Morocco than in France. My name is Chris. Read More
New members of the France forum, introduce yourselves here - 2024 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 ...
@affroukhyoussef00 Bien venue, Youssef. Vous habité ou en France? j'ai passé beaucoup de temps en Maroc et j'ai trouvé la vie là-bas mieux que la vie en France. Je m'appelle Chris. 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 ...
The olympics will not affect life in Beziers, 617 kms away. My advice to you is to steer clear of Airbnbs. In Beziers there is an excellent, cheap place to stay whilst looking at properties. It is the Fonsérane Vacancéole. I stayed ... Read More
Letter of Invitation by jennymcc5309
Hello, it's my first time posting. I tried searching the group but didn't see this topic. Because I'm staying in a private accommodation in France, I need an invitation letter from the person hosting me, to submit with my visa/residency application. ...
@jennymcc5309 Ask your host to go to their local Mairie and ask for the form. It is very easy and they should be helpful. 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 ...
As I have already said, I can help people who have problems with the French bureaucracy. 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 ...
I wish you good luck and we can keep in touch and perhaps meet up when you are installed in Béziers. Chris 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 ...
@cyd2706 I am uneasy about your plans to try to get a visa from the French embassy in London. Many years ago i did the same and was refused a visa after a long delay. sometime later, I moved to France and went through the process here. I have now ... Read More
New members of the France forum, introduce yourselves here - 2024 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 ...
@Mariecl90 Hi, my advice to you is to live in Morocco and forget about France. The French will not welcome you like the Moroccans. The only reason that I am living in France and not Morocco is because of my advanced age and poor health. Read More
New members of the France forum, introduce yourselves here - 2024 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 ...
Béziers is best; brilliant sunny climate, houses cheap to buy and rent. Read More
Introduction : I've been living in France for a while by GuestPoster5
Hi everyone,I've been living in France for a while, I have 2 children and 2 cats.I look forward to chatting with you,Claire
I live in Nissan lez Ensèrune but will be moving to Béziers. However, my question was actually meant for Claredyevre Read More
Introduction : I've been living in France for a while by GuestPoster5
Hi everyone,I've been living in France for a while, I have 2 children and 2 cats.I look forward to chatting with you,Claire
@clairedyevre Where do you live in France? Read More
French Residence Permit Renewal by mrice30
I applied for a French residence permit renewal and don't understand the received the message below. Has my application been accepted? It's not clear to me. Thank you.Your online application for residence permit ...
You have written their response in English possibly badly translated. If you provide your original response in French I will be able to give you an answer. Chris Ward 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 ...
We are all immigrants. Do any of you worry that the mayor of Beziers is extreme right and violently against immigration? Read More
Relocating from Charente Maritime to Beziers by bresdon17
Hi eveveryone We are in the process of selling our house in Charente Maritime to move to Beziers / NarbonneWe have a short time to research areas so we are looking for lots of information on the best areas for day to day living in these two places, ...
I live near Beziers at Nissan lez Enserune. I am selling my house there and buying another in Beziers. I have looked at a number of options. I have lived in the area many years and know Beziers well. I am also knowledgeable ... Read More
New members of the France forum, introduce yourselves here - 2023 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 ...
@tyates Why wait until your son finishes school in 3 years? Come now and put your son in a French school. He will get a better education and in 3 years time he will be totally bi-lingual! Read More
Expat Community in the South of France by gallowayrw
Hello Everyone,Richard here. My partner and I are considering a long stay visa in the south of France (Perpignan, Narbonne, Bezier).Is there an English-speaking community in the Languedoc region?We would like to here about others peoples' ...
There is not actually an English speaking community where I live; near Beziers. however there are a lot of English people here. if you are having trouble communicating with the French, I would be happy to help you. I live in Nissan lez Enserune, ... Read More
English speaking community in Béziers by Lisa365
Hello -I am new to this forum. We are seriously considering moving to Béziers. A huge consideration is if can be part of an English speaking community. Can someone tell me about their experience?thank you loads, Lisa
@Lisa365 Hi Lisa I live in Nissan lez Enserune which is 10 kms from Beziers. There are a lot of English people here and many of the locals speak some English including the nice man who runs the Café de Commerce. There are a group of ... Read More
New members of the France forum, introduce yourselves here - 2023 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 ...
@Santiago102 Hi. I also live near Béziers at Nissan lez Enserune. Perhaps we are close neighbours. Hope to hear from you. Best wishes Chris Read More
New members of the France forum, introduce yourselves here - 2023 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 ...
@Julien I am very old with some on-going medical issues. I lived in France from 1994 until 2008 when I returned to the UK with the intention of returning to France as soon as I could. However due to various problems I remained in the UK during the ... Read More