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Expat Experiences of Life in France (submit yours here)
We came to France 2 years ago just looking for a better life for the family- more time, less stress. We found that. Not all ex-pats come to another country with tons of cash, dream home or the perfect job waiting. Some of us moved to find a better way of life. We do get more time now with less outside stress. Our older girls are doing really well in school and are so much happier that we can give them more time...
I have read a lot of literature with regard to the pitfalls of trying to open a Bank account in France whilst still living in the UK. That is a 'non resident' bank account. I have to say everything I have read was unfounded! Upon making the first approach to Credit Agricole, I was obviously asked for colour copies of our passports along with a utility bill of where I live in the UK, not more than three months old, no problem here I thought...
If you are choosing a school for your kids, our advice would be to chat to the Mairie. The state schools are good here, my youngest (14) is in his second year and doing ok. No knowledge of the language when we moved over a year ago, but it doesn't take long for them to learn the rudiments. The kids & the teachers have all been a great help to him...
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