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23/08/2007, 23:26 Loiseau Joined on 23/08/2004 London/Vendée Posts 896 Re: Considering a move from Australia to France To go back to possible areas of work for a moment.... In my travels through Northern France over the last couple of years, I have noticed how warmly regarded the Aussies are around the World War I battle areas of Fromelles (59), Péronne (80) and, especially, Villers-Bretonneux (80). The latter small town, to the east of Amiens, has a Franco-Australian museum - once a school for local children, built by the State of Victoria - and many Australian monuments of one sort and another.   I don't know if this means it would be possible to find, or set up, work as a battlefield guide or something similar? Angela    Report

23/08/2007, 23:29 LEO Joined on 15/04/2006 Calvados,14 Posts 976 Re: Considering a move from Australia to France  Loiseau wrote: To go back to possible areas of work for a moment.... In my travels through Northern France over the last couple of years, I have noticed how warmly regarded the Aussies are around the World War I battle areas of Fromelles (59), Péronne (80) and, especially, Villers-Bretonneux (80). The latter small town, to the east of Amiens, has a Franco-Australian museum - once a school for local children, built by the State of Victoria - and many Australian monuments of one sort and another.   I don't know if this means it would be possible to find, or set up, work as a battlefield guide or something similar? Angela The above job might appeal to wen   Leo. www.vianormandy.com ( I owe , I owe , so it's off to work I go! )    Report

24/08/2007, 7:10 Daniel5791 Joined on 19/07/2007 Posts 12 Re: Considering a move from Australia to France There was a actually a tv show on recently over here talking about Villers-Bretonneux, and yes it seemed from that that the Australians are welcomed very warmly. That would seem like a great solution to short term employment. The only problem is that we are pretty well set on south west France at this time. I would welcome really cold weather in winter, but my other half would most certainly freeze to the core in northern France!!    Report

24/08/2007, 7:57 Jane and Danny Joined on 23/08/2004 near Cahors, 46 Posts 705 Re: Considering a move from Australia to France Daniel, here in the sunny south west it was 15 degrees high yesterday. Not normal for the season and it is due to be 31 on Sunday. However, in the Winter here it does get to minus 10 and frequently just a high of minus 1 or 2. The southwest might be pretty warm in the Summer but make sure the heating system is good for the Winter - you will need it. Danny specialist flute repair    Report

24/08/2007, 12:53 Ian Joined on 04/07/2007 Posts 377 Re: Considering a move from Australia to France Got to agree with Jane and Danny - you do get all four seasons here in the South West....but not usually all in the same day like most of Northern Europe!   Aussies would be welcome here too sport! Holiday and Property Guide for Nice and the Cote d'Azur    Report

25/08/2007, 2:22 Daniel5791 Joined on 19/07/2007 Posts 12 Re: Considering a move from Australia to France Yeah, I wasn't expecting a warm winter by any means :) That kind of temp would suit me fine! Definitely though, good heating will be the order of the day!    Report

25/08/2007, 8:30 LyndaandRichard Joined on 01/05/2005 Posts 768 Re: Considering a move from Australia to France  Ian wrote: Got to agree with Jane and Danny - you do get all four seasons here in the South West....but not usually all in the same day like most of Northern Europe!   Aussies would be welcome here too sport! Or Victoria! Your Property in France    Report

13/04/2008, 13:27 Cheilly Joined on 13/04/2008 Posts 1 Re: Considering a move from Australia to France Dear Daniel   Did you find anything in France?   Collette in Cheilly les Maranges, Burgundy    Report

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