About BJacquin

Status:

Expatriate  

Currently Lives:

Nimes, Languedoc-Roussillon, France

Citizen Of:

United States

Dual Citizen Of:

France

Some Forum Posts:

France: Which cities in the south of France are inexpensive to live in?:

I'd like to suggest Uzes, a lovely medieval city near Avignon, Nimes, Montpelier and not far from sandy beaches. It's in the Languedoc-Rousillon, which is cheaper than anything east of the Rhone River and only about 3 hours by TGV fast train to Paris. I'm thoroughly enjoying living there with lots of cultural and artistic events and many expats. Anybody can buy or rent and you have to have a residency permit from a French consulate in order to stay all year. Good luck!

France: Towns with no Car needed:

Check out my town, Uzes. It's close to Avignon, Nimes, Montpelier, Ales and the coast. Bus transportation is available and the TGV is an hour away by bus in Avignon or 45 mins away by bus in Nimes. Bikes are available to rent. Uzes has the largest Saturday market in the area and lots of boutiques, cafes, etc. etc. Take a look at their Office de Tourism web site. My car sits in the garage begging to go somewhere!

Canada: Finding a job in Quebec for a Canadian living in France.:

My son is a Canadian citizen by birth in Canada, having lived all his life in France. He wants to move his family (wife, 3 daughters) to Quebec City or thereabouts. No problems with working papers apparently but he has to find a job before he can (1) register the girls in school, (2) qualify for Can national health insurance. He's planning a 2-week stay in April to contact job leads he already has but I'd prefer (as his mom) that he give himself more time there to search the market for IT openings. His French wife can't get residency for about a year so I assume can't work. Can she study during that time? Lots of questions so I hope somebody has input. Thanks.

United States: US citizenship for kids of US citizens:

I'm a US cit, my two sons have derived US citizenship but can't pass it on to their children because (1) the sons haven't met residency requirements in the US and (2) their wives are French. My sons and their families live in France, not the US. They now want to naturalize their children and I understand that they can under INS Section 322 which applies to this situation when everybody has residence outside the US. My question is has anybody been through this process? Any info on your experience would be helpful. Thanks.

United States: renewing US driver license:

My Florida license expires in March. Anybody know how or if I can renew it by mail? Their web site says no if it's already been renewed once by mail or online, which is the case. How about transferring the FL license to another state? Do I have to appear in person? Thanks.

France: double taxation, etc:

I've found that it's always best to consult a tax lawyer about these matters since it is very complicated and it's hard to keep up with the changes and interpret them correctly. A tax lawyer familiar with French and US laws. That's my opinion.

France: Who is responsible for leaks?:

I'm about to sign the "compromis de vente" pour an appt. There was a leak from the appt balcony above which slightly damaged the ceiling of my covered balcony (the appt I want to buy). The owner/seller declines any responsibility for his insurance, saying it's for the renters' insurance to pay. Both "my" appt and the one above are occupied by renters. Apparently, the syndic for the co-propriete declines responsibility also (tho I think there have probably been other leaks). I know it's not my responsibility but I want answers before buying. anybody have advice? Thanks..

France: Moving from the US to the Languedoc:

Hi FYI the French government may limit the use of diesel cars--there's been a lot in the media about how unhealthy they are. Also re the transformers, I've seen lots for sale locally and you can check the popular site "leboncoin.com" for bargains.

France: Transportation - Is a car needed in Languedoc-Roussillon?:

The L-R is a lovely area and generally cheaper than other areas in the south of France. You would need a car to get around in areas outside of the main cities since the bus service can be complicated and not always available. Your Medicare won't work outside of the US; I know! So you would need other insurance, which can be expensive if bought here. I kept my US health ins which makes most of the difference after the French national health pays. I get that because I worked in France and of course paid into it. Can you arrange to work, even part-time? i assume your French is good though there are lots of classes around. Centre Interntl Antibes seems to be good for intensives. Good luck on your dream!

Croatia: getting around in the islands:

My friend and I want to get a hotel room in Dubrovnik and take local boats to different islands. We don't speak the language and don't plan to rent a car. Is it possible to arrange these day trips after we arrive? We won't have more than a week there. Thanks for any advice.

Date Joined:

1/15/2002

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