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Moving to the Languedoc

Welcome to the FrenchEntrée Moving to the Languedoc Guide covering issues such as schools, health and retirement in the Languedoc Roussillon. We also give advice and information about working or staring a business in the Languedoc.

• Health
• Education
• Employment
• Retirement
• Setting up utilities
• Getting married
• Having a baby

For inspirational stories from people who have already live and work in the Languedoc, find a Languedoc business, or to pose questions about moving to the Languedoc, then please visit these other sections of our site:

• Real Lives
• Languedoc Directory

We are also always happy to try and help you find anwsers, so feel free to contact us with your questions or suggestions.

Map of Languedoc Roussillon

Click here for a more detailed map of the Languedoc Roussillon

Travel links to the Languedoc Roussillon

Click here for details of travel links to the Languedoc Roussillon

Cancer Support in the Languedoc Roussillon

English speaking cancer support services are here for you

Most of us who have decided to live in the Languedoc-Roussillon do so with dreams of a simpler way of life. Discovering that you or a loved one has a serious illness is a challenge all of its own, so it is good to know that Cancer Support France (CSF) is here. more...

Jobs in the Wine Industry

WSET Training & qualifiactions in France

Wine & Spirit Education Trust Courses with Vinecole near Carcassonne

The Wine & Spirit Education Trust (WSET) is the world’s leading wine education organisation and provides training in wine for professionals and consumers who wish to enhance their wine knowledge and gain a formal qualification. more...

Employment in Languedoc-Roussillon

Finding work - Self-Employment - Starting a Business Employment in Languedoc Roussillon

Unless you're retired, you need an income. But where do you start when it comes to jobs in Languedoc-Roussillon? For many arriving in the region, being self-employed is part of the dream. However you plan to earn a living will require careful preparation... more...

French associations to help you settle in the Languedoc

Introduction to the organisation: Accueil des Villes Françaises Working Languedoc Roussillon

The AVF is a national network of associations boasting over 75,000 members and 10,000 volunteers. Their remit is to help newcomers to settle into their new town, whether the move has taken place for professional or personal reasons.
Settling in the Languedoc

A LHD in France

Buying a second-hand car in France Languedoc Driving

You’ve found your beautiful Languedoc Roussillon property...check! You’ve decided how you’re going to make a living ...check! Now how are you going to negotiate the 20 minute drive to the nearest supermarket...hmm? more...

Travel and Retail Discount for Large Families

Details on how to apply for the Carte Famille Nombreuse Moving to Languedoc Roussillon

Could you benefit from the discount card for families with three or more children, known as ‘la carte famille nombreuse’? It offers discounts at travel and retail outlets throughout France and is simple to apply for. more...

Living in the Languedoc - Cheaper Petrol

Government Initiative to Increase Competition Languedoc Living

If you're finding that moving to the Languedoc means you're in your car more, you'll be interested to see the newly launched government website that provides information on petrol and diesel prices in all areas of France. more...

International Educational Assocation of Montpellier

Lobby for bilingual education in Montpellier Do you have bilingual children, with special school needs? IEAM has a solution - a lobby group dedicated to promote and provide access to multilingual education in and around Montpellier.
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La Rentrée

Preparing Your Child for La Rentrée

Once you've enrolled your child at school, you will be presented with a list of equipment they will need for the start of term - here is our useful vocabulary guide to help you organise for the return (la rentrée) to school. more...

Pre-School in the Languedoc Roussillon

Have young children, start a PIG

One mother's experience of setting up her own toddler group in the Languedoc Roussillon to help support young families and meet new people.
Pre-School in Languedoc Roussillon

How to find and enrol into a school in the Languedoc Roussillon

What step s to take to ensure a smooth transition Me me!

Removing your children from the British education system, and joining the French one is for most something of a leap in the dark. We advise here on what parents need to know in order to find a good school in the Languedoc-Roussillon, and what you need to know and do beforehand to make the move a success.
Enrolling into School in Languedoc Roussillon

Website Construction France

For a professional website use a professional web developer. For complete website construction, re-designs and online marketing contact Nick Brandt before you contact anyone else.

Wine Tasting near Carcassonne

Vinécole is the new wine experience of the Languedoc Roussillon. Learn about wine in a relaxed and social environment, with expert advice in a superb location.

Languedoc Weddings

Find your dream Languedoc wedding venue, local wedding suppliers, and get practical information about laws and regulations with regards to marrying in France in our Languedoc Weddings pages.

Practical Information

Languedoc Roussillon Contact Details • Emergency Numbers

• Mairies for Births, Mariages and Deaths and for information about enrolment into local schools

• Prefectures for carte grise (car registration), driving licences, French cartes d’identité, French passports, and information concerning laws and rights of foreign residents

• Conseils Regionaux for all administrative, social and economic sectors of the region's departments

• Chambers of Commerce for first port-of-call information about starting a business in the region

Mortgages & Insurance

• Languedoc Roussillon Finance Zone for information about French mortgages and insurance policies and showcases businesses in the Languedoc who work in the financial sector