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19th March 2010
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Moving to the LanguedocWelcome 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 • Languedoc Forum 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 The Languedoc Forum Ask questions and help others at the Forum. Quick LinksMoving AbroadTravel links to the Languedoc Roussillon Click here for details of travel links to the Languedoc Roussillon |
Moving to the Languedoc
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Make money from EDF
 Help save the planet and earn extra money by installing a photovoltaic solar energy system on your Languedoc-Roussillon property!
Need Help with French?
 Just moved to France and need help navigating the system? Get the help you need with interpretation and translation services from EF Interpretariat for English speakers who need French language assistance in France.Solar Power Grants
 Courtesy of Phoebus Energies & Environnement, read about French government grants for installing solar power in your home.
Languedoc Wedding Venue
 Marry amid the vines at the beautiful 17th century Chateau du Puits Es Pratx in the Minervois area of Languedoc-Roussillon, between Carcassonne and Beziers, where Gomarryinfrance.com offer tailor made weddings to match your dreams.
Practical InformationLanguedoc 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 sectorLearning French• Languedoc Roussillon Language Zone for information and tips on learning French and showcases Language schools and tuition in the region |
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I recently received a phone call from a lady looking to relocate here who asked me: what are the schools like? I had to admit, that whilst I could explain in general terms how the French school system works, how to enrol etc, I wasn’t best qualified to actually say what they are like. So, I sent an email to some of the expat ladies I know with kids in local schools in the region and here are their opinions. 
Most of us who have decided to come and live in the Languedoc-Roussillon do so with dreams of warmer climes, good food and wine, beautiful scenery, and a simpler way of life. Discovering that you or a loved one has a serious illness like cancer is a challenge all of its own, and so it is good to know that the Cancer Support France (CSF) association for English speakers is here to help. 
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. Start your wine career in the Languedoc now! 
The Languedoc-Roussillon region in the South of France is a wonderful location for a truly romantic wedding! Visit our guide to 
France has one of the most advanced and comprehensive health systems in the world and one of the many things you will need to consider when moving to the Languedoc-Roussillon is how to obtain the right level of care and insurance. Here are some useful articles and links to further information to help you. 
Joining the French school system is for most something of a leap in the dark. We advise here on what parents need know when preparing a move to the Languedoc Roussillon, including links to information about the French school system, bilingual schooling in the region and other useful information.
Unless you're retired you need an income so where do you start when it comes to jobs in Languedoc-Roussillon? For many of those arriving in the region, being self-employed is a big part of the dream. However you plan to earn a living you will need careful preparation - here are some useful links to help you understand the local job market, and how to comply with French bureaucracy when looking for work or setting up your own business. 
Thanks to its favorable climate and diverse culture the Languedoc-Roussillon is one of the most popular regions in France for retirees. However, moving to a new country means taking account of certain issues - from the emotional to the more practical. For answers to many of your questions, visit the FrenchEntrée 
Languedoc-Roussillon - France’s fastest-growing business centre after Paris-Ile de France and one of Europe’s most dynamic regions – has opened its fourth overseas city foothold, in central London’s Cavendish Square to promote commercial interests between UK and the south of France. 
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. 
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?
Setting up electricy, gas and utility's accounts in the Languedoc Roussillon is relatively simple, though in our experience it is best done in person at the relevant office. Here are useful links to the utility companies' websites.
For a few months I have been aware that I could be benefitting from the discount card for families with three or more children, ‘la carte famille nombreuse’. The card offers a number of discounts at travel and retail outlets throughout France and is simple to apply for.
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. 
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. 
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. 
The French ‘carte vitale’ is about to undergo an upgrade, and from November 2006 residents of France registered with the social security system will receive a new version of this medical identity card. 
When Louise Sayers and her husband made the decision to move to Perpignan, having children straight away was not really part of the grand plan - luckily they found themselves "living in what must be one of the best countries possible for maternity healthcare and state-run childcare facilities". Louise shares her experiences with FrenchEntrée ... 
Information about the vaccinations your children will need in France. This is a relatively easy process as the medical system is very thorough here and easy to access via your local doctor.
An introduction for anyone seeking employment, work, or looking to start a business in Languedoc. The Languedoc suffers from high unemployment and limited employment opportunities. However it is still possible to find work and make a living, but emigrants into the area need to be realistic about the prospects.
Finding work in the Languedoc Roussillon is not easy - most employers will expect you to speak and write French fluently, and many non-French qualifications are not yet recognised. So, here is a useful list of French websites advertising vacancies across the country to make the search a little easier.