Languedoc Lives
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Living in Languedoc Roussillon
Welcome to FrenchEntrée Living in the Languedoc where we look at inspirational stories from people who have already made the move, and now live and work in the Languedoc. Find out what it is really like to make the move here, settle in and "live the dream". Here you will find their experiences of starting businesses, settling children into school, living in Languedoc villages and towns and buying property in the region.For more practical information about making the move to the Languedoc, find local businesses, or to pose questions about Languedoc life, then please visit these other sections of our site:
• Moving to Languedoc
• Languedoc Directory
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Learning First Aid in France
Find out about the services of the Croix Blanche
Beckie Roques works with the Croix Blanche association that provides first aid assistance across France and first aid training courses to individuals and groups. Beckie will soon be offering first aid training courses in English and French.
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A furniture maker in the Languedoc
Anton Greefhorst, from The Netherlands, shares his story
Anton Greefhorst started his love affair with France over 18 years ago and now lives in a village near Carcassonne. Here he shares the story of how he came to be living there and the transition from accounts consultancy to furniture making.
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Nîmes - A Roman Holiday (in France)
Nicola Christinger is proud to call Nîmes home
Journalist and children’s author, Nicola Christinger, came to Nimes on holiday every year for five years and now calls it home. Here she offers an insight into the city that combines Roman, Mediterranean and Provencale influences.
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Practising osteopathy in the Languedoc
Osteopath Sebastian Roles shares his experience
When Sebastian moved to Thuir in the Languedoc-Roussillon, he had to adapt to the French complimentary health system. We asked Sebastian to share his and his family's experience of living and working in France.
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Running a private transfer service
How Alison Judge set up Aerobus in the Aude
Alison Judge is an adventurous soul and highly adaptable, wWorking in London as a primary school teacher has prepared her for anything! In 2000 she found herself at a campsite in the Aude department of France and decided to settle in the region.
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A Wedding in Languedoc Roussillon
A truly magical celebration that was perfect in every way!
On the occasion of their fifth wedding anniversary, Jamie and Greca Sandford reveal how they celebrated their wedding vows with a memorable ceremony at a small family run hotel in the Gard department of the Languedoc-Roussillon. more...
Living in rural Languedoc-Roussillon
Petra Carter enjoys a different pace of life
Petra is a writer/ artist/chef who lives in the Minervois region of the Languedoc-Roussillon where she runs a Chambre d’Hôtes and hosts art and cookery courses. Read an excerpt from French Diary, her observations on life in a Languedoc village.
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"It is our little piece of paradise"
Janet Bacon shares her story of setting up her B&B, Can Badoo
Janet Bacon shares her story of how her dream of blissfully retiring to the south of France was shattered by tragedy just as it had begun, and how she has transformed that tragedy into something positive.
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Le Jardin des Chats
Luxury hotel for cats near Montpellier
Here at FrenchEntree Languedoc-Roussillon we are big fans of innovative new businesses that cater to our readers. We are therefore especially pleased to tell you all about Le Jardin des Chats - the first purpose built cat hotel in France!
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Personal Fitness Training in France
"We turned our hobby into our business"
When Jess and Phil Brown left the UK in search of a better quality of life for their three children, little did they know that they would end up turning their passion for keeping fit into a successful personal training business in Languedoc-Roussillon!
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Living in the Languedoc changes you
Marques Vickers uprooted from California to the Languedoc. He currently resides in the village of Montseret. Here he describes how life in the Corbieres hills has changed his perspective and made him reevaluate the life he left behind.
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Moving to Montpellier in the Languedoc
Why one family chose the capital city of the Herault
Louise and James Taylor left London in 2002 for Montpellier, capital of the Herault department and the Languedoc Roussillon region. Louise tells FrenchEntrée what prompted them to swap one capital city for another.
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Making a living in Montpellier
Catriona McLean on Moving to the Languedoc
Catriona McLean lives in the centre of Montpellier, where she designs and markets garden products sourced from the best manufacturers in Italy, France, UK, Spain and Turkey. We met up with Catriona to find out how her paths led to the South of France and why she decided to make the move and base herself in Montpellier.
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"French girls are more sophisticated"
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The teenage years can be challenging, especially when considering a move to France. We spoke to Jamie, who moved to the Languedoc when she was 13, to find out how she settled in.
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