to warn you though (if your experience is anything like ours) you will have to go through the

whole procedure again within your first few months in France. Unbelievable bureaucracy!

My partner and I (from New Zealand) have been here in France all year and are sadly

about to return home in just 3 weeks. We have had a truly wonderful time, and we’ll definitely

be back one day, for sure.

I have really enjoyed your regular newsletter posts and

lessons throughout the year on About.Com. Thank you very much.

If you are interested in

a peek at our year here in Provence, you can view our blog here: http://www.frog.co.nz/france

It has been quite an amazing adventure!

Looking forward to following your

adventures in France next year!

Amitiés de Saint Saturnin Les Apt.
John

your Blog as my wife and i are desperately trying to learn French as we moved here a year ago.

Why not think about renting a large Cave/Garage for your things and buying a

CampingCar/RV/Motorhome for moving about. France is fantastic for motorhoming as there are

very many free aire de repose, it is the best way to find out where you want to live. That’s

how we found our house in Langeudoc in the Black Mountains between Narbonne &

Carcasonne.
Best of luck though and thanks for the site.
Steve