Is France Really for Us?! Second Thoughts After Moving
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- Опубліковано 7 лют 2025
- Ep. 4 What did we do?! A Oui Bit Different Than Expected: We reflect on the past two weeks of expat life in France. They share their doubts and get candid about questioning their decision. They also scout locations in two French cities and make the tough decision of whether to stay or leave.
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If you don't mind me saying so, Nice is not the best choice when you're moving to France for the first time. It's one of the toughest cities in France, along with Paris and Marseille. It's overcrowded, noisy, unwelcoming and, above all, dangerous. It's one of the strongholds of organized crime in France. It takes a bit of an introduction to the codes.
If you plan to stay in the south-east, Aix is probably one of the best options, especially with a child.
Or Bordeaux, in the southwest. You've got it all in Bordeaux, a beautiful, lively but livable city, an airport, among the best hospitals, the ocean nearby, the countryside, vineyards, the gentle way of life, gastronomy, witty people and it's a great place to bring up children.... (I am not from Bordeaux, by the way).
Bordeaux ça devient dangereux aussi. Le mieux est d’éviter les grandes villes.
@caroleo.1398 How does Lyon compare to Bordeaux?
i would recommend Montpellier. I have lived there for 4yr and love it. The south is the best. I was in Bordeaux last month and i found it to be very dirty and not a good vibe.
I loved hearing about your experience choosing Nice! I am excited to see your Axe-en- Provence video because I am headed to Nice then Axe this November. :)
Aix is such and amazing city. Here's our short video on it. We also have our full podcast review coming out next week.
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You need a city of 100k to 200k people, not much more. Montpellier and Bordeaux are a bit bigger than that, but both near the sea. Love them both. La Rochelle has a pleasant climate, fantastic beaches, an island nearby and an airport.
Hello, here is what i was thinking all along your video :
- I would probably tell you to stop thinking of the "1 year experience" but think of living all the time in France. 1 year is so short, so that you may seek accomodation with things because of that, that you wouldn't do in case of full time living experience.
- As you said, it's the place your living now that doesn't fit to your needs (noise, etc...), try to visit other area in Nice, it a big town, you may find a better place to live for you,
- nearly everything is smaller in Europe than in USA (road, car, space, etc..)
- I will recommand you to take the time to visit other town in France (like Montpellier, Bordeaux, La Rochelle) to let you see if there is other place than you can be found of. It is not with theorical matter that you will feel it. Every French region has is own "taste", "vibe", "way of living", "way of cooking", way of speaking too ;)
- prioritize the day to day things that fit you, rather than the 1 month a thing : you are not going to take a plan to USA every week ? so don't bother you with a near airport that have direct fly for USA. Rather than that, select and find a good appartement/house that you love, be thankfull to live in, with so good accomodations for you, your child and your dog for your day to day life.
- French countryside is soooooo marvelous, people are amazingly friendly most of the time (even if they don't speak english perfectly) , there so much to see, to visit, culinary experience to go through.
Wish all the best for your familly on the French journey of yours
(French guy living near Toulouse, english not my mother tongue so forgive any mistake i could have done)
The Loire Valley is a good compromise. But West is better in general.
if you don't like heat you should definitly check out the atlantic coast, like Bordeaux, La Rochelle, Nantes or even Brittany
the south west of France is underrated I agree however Nantes is a bad idea because the security situation there is not too great these days. I'd say avoid the biggest cities and go for a quieter smaller city similar to Aix.
@@josefpoukine I have 2 grandsons in Nantes, so go there regularly, use public transport. Love it, feel safe.
Bordeaux is a wonderful city. I agree
i just moved to Nantes its good.
Working together as a team is crucial to the success of your adventure!
Je vous conseille d'aller à Aix en Provence, vous pourriez avoir un coup de coeur ♥. Bienvenue en France ☺
My favorite place in France
Why would anyone in their right mind move to a place they have never been? Much less bring the baby, the dog and all your stuff. There's a big difference between spontaneity and stupidity. IYKYK
Did you not check out Nice at all before suddenly deciding to move there? Why choose it, then?
Coco studied abroad in Cannes, we spent some time in Antibes, and Coco had visited Nice. Nice checked a lot of boxes for us - weather, proximity to an international airport, and a major city with lots of choices for culture / dining
Was just about to suggest Aix when you suggested it.
SOUNDS LIKE YOU MADE THE RIGHT CHOICE!!!!
BEST WISHES ALWAYS!!!!
Which airline was this? 👀
@@monnica7005 La Companie
Why not Italy?
they seem to not like the heat and in Italy it gets craaazy hot
Oui voila. Italy 😂
@@kath6720 In France you only have an electricity pylon as a monument and a painting by an Italian to show. Of course Italy!!!
@@riccardocostantini6560 you are kiding ? I’m half Italian and I love Italy so much. But France is a marvellous country full of interest too ;)
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You needed a real estate consultant on the ground in Nice who would help you ask yourselves the important questions.
Ewww, who under the age of 75 would want to live in Nice?
The city and the region are awesome, closed to Italy, nice weather, many job opportunities, etc... What you're talking about??
Aix is really nice!
Move in an english speaking country but even if you are willing to stay in France, contact other expats to help you. Hi from Greece!
Did you get the apartment in Nice with the view of the sea?
We did!
@@Roamaroo great
Funny, I was living abroad but moved back to the US so my child would grow up with cousins and Aunts and Uncles. So she’d be rooted in a place. Now she has flown and I’m thinking of going abroad again.
Aix. 100%.
No. One. Cares.
😂