Arriving in Collioure next month!
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Arriving in Collioure next month!
Hi all!
I thought I would introduce myself! Canadian woman moving to Collioure for the winter season... and... who knows... If I like it, I will try and find something in the area that is permanent!
Coming from 5.5 years in Berlin- another Berlin winter would have killed me! ( am from the warm part of canada! Yes! There is such a thing!)
Anyway... will be there as of Oct. 1! Anyone in the area, drop me a note!
Bird
I thought I would introduce myself! Canadian woman moving to Collioure for the winter season... and... who knows... If I like it, I will try and find something in the area that is permanent!
Coming from 5.5 years in Berlin- another Berlin winter would have killed me! ( am from the warm part of canada! Yes! There is such a thing!)
Anyway... will be there as of Oct. 1! Anyone in the area, drop me a note!
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You will enjoy Collioure, we are September, Oct, November residents. Have a look at the new web-cam for Collioure, fired up this week I think.
http://www.cg66.fr/1404-la-webcam-de-collioure.htm
Great part of the world!
http://www.cg66.fr/1404-la-webcam-de-collioure.htm
Great part of the world!
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Bienvenue chez nous
You've chosen a great place to live. Provided you have transport. The nearest decent shopping is in Argeles. Only a few minutes by car but public transport is another story.
There are quite a few ex-pats living along the coastal strip. From all over the English speaking world. Mostly, in our experience, they keep a pretty low profile so you probably won't find a welcoming committee on your doorstep. But you'll probably meet people as you move around and get invites. At least that's our experience
Bon chance
Mary
You've chosen a great place to live. Provided you have transport. The nearest decent shopping is in Argeles. Only a few minutes by car but public transport is another story.
There are quite a few ex-pats living along the coastal strip. From all over the English speaking world. Mostly, in our experience, they keep a pretty low profile so you probably won't find a welcoming committee on your doorstep. But you'll probably meet people as you move around and get invites. At least that's our experience
Bon chance
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Car? What is this strange thing you refer to? I have heard of such things, and almost been run over by them, but they are not a part of my vocab.
In Berlin, only adults have cars! And.. while I might look like one... oh... I fail at adult!
But I have feet and patience to wait for transit! It will be an experience.
Don't expect a welcoming committee! Just curious. My french was a long time ago in a galaxy far, far away... Speaking the heathen tongue of my people from time to time would be a nice thing!
In Berlin, only adults have cars! And.. while I might look like one... oh... I fail at adult!
But I have feet and patience to wait for transit! It will be an experience.
Don't expect a welcoming committee! Just curious. My french was a long time ago in a galaxy far, far away... Speaking the heathen tongue of my people from time to time would be a nice thing!
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Hi Bird
Welcome to the forum and the area. There are many numerous english speaking expats in the area, especially Laroque. Some of us want to keep ourselves to ourselves or prefer to mingle with the French. Either way I am sure you will find everyone friendly. There is a cafe, La Noisette, opposite the Church, in Argeles where many Brits meet or Cafe des Artistes in Laroque. Collioure is a buzz of activity in the summer with many many tourists and quiet in winter. Collioure has a station and the train will take you to Perpignan via Argeles and Elne and then on to wherever you want to go. There is a pretty regular bus service charging you the worldly sum of 1€ for wherever you want to go in the PO up to a 2hr journey I believe. I have lived, on a permanent basis, for almost 8 years and love it here. I am sure you will do to.
Welcome to the forum and the area. There are many numerous english speaking expats in the area, especially Laroque. Some of us want to keep ourselves to ourselves or prefer to mingle with the French. Either way I am sure you will find everyone friendly. There is a cafe, La Noisette, opposite the Church, in Argeles where many Brits meet or Cafe des Artistes in Laroque. Collioure is a buzz of activity in the summer with many many tourists and quiet in winter. Collioure has a station and the train will take you to Perpignan via Argeles and Elne and then on to wherever you want to go. There is a pretty regular bus service charging you the worldly sum of 1€ for wherever you want to go in the PO up to a 2hr journey I believe. I have lived, on a permanent basis, for almost 8 years and love it here. I am sure you will do to.
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Hi Dylan!
Thanks for the info! I am really excited.
I really need a different pace of life from the one here. But I could just be feeling it today. Had the 'last summer sat night' in berlin last night. It was a slice!
I am actually kind of amused. I am a military historian (WWI&II) which is why I have been in Berlin, and I thought... oh.. very south of france, I will be completely away from soldiers and all things war related... then I found out about the commando school! Hee Hee! I can't escape the military- even when I try!
Thanks for the info! I am really excited.
I really need a different pace of life from the one here. But I could just be feeling it today. Had the 'last summer sat night' in berlin last night. It was a slice!
I am actually kind of amused. I am a military historian (WWI&II) which is why I have been in Berlin, and I thought... oh.. very south of france, I will be completely away from soldiers and all things war related... then I found out about the commando school! Hee Hee! I can't escape the military- even when I try!
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Get a bicycle I'll bring mine when I arrive in january!zobirdie wrote:Car? What is this strange thing you refer to? I have heard of such things, and almost been run over by them, but they are not a part of my vocab.
In Berlin, only adults have cars! And.. while I might look like one... oh... I fail at adult!
But I have feet and patience to wait for transit! It will be an experience.
Don't expect a welcoming committee! Just curious. My french was a long time ago in a galaxy far, far away... Speaking the heathen tongue of my people from time to time would be a nice thing!
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