Sabbatical in France

Many people dream of comingto stay in France for a sabbatical and immerse them selves in a different culture - the first need is accommodation.

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Hi Tony,

A friend, Kathleen, suggested I contact you about living in France for at least a few months. I am a professor and writer — and would like to experience living in a different life and culture.

I am thinking of making a transition early next year.

I don’t have a lot of money and am not looking for luxury. I live simply by U.S. standards and want to live in a small town in a beautiful setting.

I am just starting to do research about France. Kathleen stopped by and said she visited France for a few weeks–and she spoke very highly of her experience and of you.

Any information you can send will be appreciated.

Thanks
Gail

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Hello Gail

I am happy to help you find somewhere for your plan for early next year - it is impossible for me to say what will be available then and a lot depends on what region you plan to stay in and the dates you require.

The remote countryside or village will certainly be beautiful, but also isolated and cold (to very cold) in the early part of the year - for me one day in such a place is enough - coastal Mediterranean (where we live) is warmer and more active, but still chilly in winter - generally bright sunny days and cold evenings and nights - so heating is important in any accommodation, many vacation properties are not suitable.

Let me know some more about your dream - for example, I can at present offer a small studio in the ancient coastal town of Vias for about 600 euro a month.

What other things are you looking for?- give me some more information and I will try to help

Best wishes

Tony