I'm a New Zealander with indefinite leave to remain in the UK. I'd like to live in the south of France initially, and learn the language fluently - spoken and written. Legal-wise, is this achieveable? (especially as I need to work) Ideally I'd like to work for an ex-pat Brit (speak English), but study and live with French-speakers. Also, where would anyone suggest going to study?
2006-09-18 00:54:04 · 10 answers · asked by ManBoobs 2 in Travel ➔ France ➔ Other - France
Hello, We live in France about 1 hour south of Bergerac, we have been here over 4 years. Our daughter was born here. She attends school here and has many friends, as do we, the French have always been very helpful, and friendly.
You may have to look for work in a City as there are not many jobs out in the country, unless you work the land, picking grapes etc. If you do not speak French you will also find it hard to get work. We have friends here from NZ and they come out from NZ 2 times a year, they spend all summer here and love it.
If you would like some more info on living in France, join the forum at
http://www.livingfrance.com/
There you will find lots and lots of info on how to live in France
Bonne Chance!!!
2006-09-18 01:46:26 · answer #1 · answered by pinkbabi 2 · 4⤊ 0⤋
The only question I can answer is that in the South of France the French local speak italian or a rudimentary French with an accent. South of France is for fun not for work. You will not find work there. Even the parisian can't find work there. South of France people have a lot of algerians workers. People are not welcome to live and stay in the South of France unless they have a lot of money, for the tourism, or Big Hotels, or Monte-Carlo gambling Casino, or unless they have their own yacht or are a cinema star for the film festival. This is a place for very rich people only. But, if you are a certified cook, hostelrie, maid or a driver, you have to find your own ties and nobody can help you. I think that the best way to learn a good French is to learn with the books and teachers of your choice. Good luck. You might find a very rich man or woman who would be interested in you. Salut.(I am a parisian French).
2006-09-18 05:33:04 · answer #2 · answered by Nicolette 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My understanding of the law is that while you may have indefinite leave to remain in the UK this does not give you the same rights as a citizen of the UK under the Treaty of Rome to live and work in France.
And as has been mentioned, the unemployment situation in France is horrendous with unemployment running at 9.4% generally and exceeding 20% amongst younger workers.
2006-09-18 19:17:58 · answer #3 · answered by Rillifane 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go for it!...That's exactly my plans to. I suggest you look at the Langudoc Roulsslin district in southern France. You have idyllic countryside near the foot of the Pyrenees mountain range, and beautiful unspoilt beeches. Narbonne is a lively town which is about an hours drive south of Toulouse.
The food is excellent and cheap, as is the wine(about 75p a bottle) so what perfect reason to get out there.
Good Luck!
2006-09-18 01:14:01 · answer #4 · answered by Bont11 5 · 5⤊ 0⤋
Boycott France
2006-09-18 01:02:41 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 6⤋
I am french living in london and I won't advise you to go there.No work!
2006-09-18 08:04:08 · answer #6 · answered by LOL 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Stay in NZ, France women are hot, yes, but cmon stay true to your country!
2006-09-18 01:06:25 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 2⤋
Boycott France.
2006-09-18 01:01:22 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 6⤋
Good By
2006-09-18 01:05:19 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
please return to new zealand better country
2006-09-18 01:03:27 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 3⤋