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22/01/2008, 13:21 dianne Joined on 22/01/2008 Posts 7 moving hi first time on site. feeling really nervous at the moment, we are moving to france in 3 weeks. The more i hear seems to be off putting but we really want to try  it. we have friends living in fontanay and a friend living near chantonnay.we know the work situation isnt good as we visit quite alot.I also woory about schools for my children who are 13 and 9 anyone got any advice much appreciated.    Report

25/01/2008, 17:14 Cathy Joined on 07/03/2006 Mostly near Bordeaux; Sometimes near Bristol Posts 1,688 Re: moving Welcome to the Forum.  Look at the following threads: http://www.completefrance.com/cs/forums/1142348/ShowPost.aspx http://www.completefrance.com/cs/forums/1136582/ShowPost.aspx http://www.completefrance.com/cs/forums/1131265/ShowPost.aspx Some people are quite hostile about those who bring children to France but there are some good news stories as well.  I have brought 4 children to be educated in France and so far, so good.   Cathy ----- Your children won't remember you ironing their pyjamas but they will remember you reading them a bedside story.    Report

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