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[NIAN]

Myself and my wife - both late thirties and two kids 3 & 1 are seriously considering a move to France.We would love to hear from people especially Irish who have already done this.I can speak and she has lived in France in her early 20's.What is it like as a blow in to get a job?

[lesfragnes]

Hi, we moved from Co. Cork in 2006, and judging from the floods you're having now, we're glad we did! We've never looked back although it's not been easy. Our kids are now 17, 15 and 8. It took them 6 months to become fluent. They're totally bilingual now, and the two eldest have done really well in their national exams just two and three years after arriving here. Your children will soak it all in being so young and not have any problems with the language. We've created our own business. We may break even soon! However, we didn't come here to be rich financially. Life is certainly a lot more interesting, much more physical and there's never a dull moment. We're in Creuse, Limousin. Do check out my blog at www.bloginfrance.com, our website www.llamatrekking.fr, www.lesfragnes.com and http://www.anglinglines.com/docs/ourvenues/lakes/notaires/index.php. We also have Alder Lake with Angling lines.
Slan, Stephanie

[angiwitch]

Why would you be moving to France from the emerald isle??
But if you do, where we live they LOVE the irish, and all things celtic
The St. Patricks day celebrations are great here, and there is lots
of Irish music.

I was born in Ireland, but not lived there long enough.  been in France
well Brittany for 17 years, and love it - have two grandchildren here
aged 3 and 5, loving the excellent school they are at - and childcare
is FREE - although the school is private it costs 15 euros a month, so
not bank breaking, and the trouble and kindness they have shown towards
our boys is beyond belief.

So it you do it good luck!!

[jon pearce]

Hi I moved from Cork in 2009 and am really enjoying life in France, we have a 1.5 yr girl and she loves the outdoor life. We live north of Bordeaux, so flights home are easy which is something to bare in mind as family visiting find it easier to visit.

I haven't meet any Irish yet in the local area.

jules

[janetlangman]

Hello  I have sold to a lot of Irish clients, if that counts, haha!  It is hard to get a job even if you are French - you need to be absolutely fluent and told qualifications that the French recognise.