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No, move d on a lark-actually planned,took language classes (didn't help), found a place to live.
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Learned most of my rench being here.
No-it's france-the seat of culture.
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There are many things you must get used to:the hours,patterns of life are slower, every Frenchman is a wine expert, food is a sacred rite.
Being alone made it easier,there was no one to complain to. The small village where I live has only 2 english speakers. French utilities on the other hand are difficult to deal with,not customer friendly. A good bit of advice-if you're not getting anywhere on the phone-hang up and call again-you might get a nicer person. Expect delays from govt.agencies due to lost paper work, holidays,strikes. Everyone carries a folder with copies of their paperwork when dealing with govt.they keep their own good records!
My blood pressure went down! Now I love long meals with friends, stores closed on sundays, all the free concerts on sundays.
Life is good here!
Learning the subtle language messages-you can't get that in a class.
Oh God yes! I once asked a guy about making a local dish. He told me his mother made the best. The next thing I know we're on his little moto going to her house -- where she gives me a cooking lesson, feeds me, and we spend the night learning why the local wine is better. People here are really nice, outgoing, sharing. If you break through the first barriers, you've made it. Another time I asked someone where they got a really nice shirt, the next day I got an all morning shopping tour.
For Americans -- be open to change! You're a guest in their country, appreciate the local culture. It's not a race so slow down and absorb the culture.
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Very amusing. experienced some of that myself. Am just moving from the cote d'azur to languedoc. looking forward to the adventure!!
guestDelightful and from the heart. I would love to know if there's a particular "neighborhood" /preferred streets to set up house, that you'd recommend — if one were on foot-power alone (no car, at least initially) — to have easy access to the necessities (market etc). In advance, many thanks.
guestMoving to Pezenas 29 Juin. Bought nice bright apartment in historic quarter, sans le voir. Brave. We are writers. Taking a flyer! Why not? Heureusement, je parle francais.
smallbear50I love your report. You have a great attitude. I was in Pezenas briefly and look forward to visiting again. Hope to be moving to the South of France in the next year or so.
guestI enjoyed reading about your experiences. Just over 4 years ago, I moved alone to Sète, just up the autoroute from you, and I’m in Pézenas several times a year, mostly for shopping. I love living in and exploring France, have made some close friends here, and have met so many gracious and helpful people here.
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