So whats so great about France?

Hordes of people moving there filling the place up with flip flops an' all manor of stuff. Selling up their houses in London and buying mansions with maids (in uniform) sounds a bit like what happened in Cornwall a few years ago.
But with French people in it And you have to have bend over for the local Mayor to even be considered for occupancy.
Advantages = Disadvantages?
Lesshavem

 

Its pretty. Its people are charming. Its high streets are like ours once were. The food is good. The roads are empty. They have a culture of personal responsibility rather than big brother. The pace is relaxed. I adore the place and shall be there mid June with my mates as we once again blast around empty, well tarmac'd roads on our superbikes. Encouraged on by the inhabitants who, as long as you behave in the towns and villages, will expedite your progress by getting out of the way. Will stop for a chat, buy you a beer and provide general Bonhomme.

Vive La France

 

France is a bit like Wales nice place, shame about the people

 

With the exception of Paris, France is good.
If I still had money I'd be there in an instant.
I have friends who enjoy an idyllic lifestyle on around £7k each!

 

I'll be on my way (hopefully) to buy a wreck and live there 50/50 when I escape from my previous (current) life.

 

Bootsam ,roads are empty ? well not in Paris they aint ! one seriously crazy place to drive thru(imo)one thing they did teach me ,which I put to good use whilst I lived in London, if blocked in ,parking wise edge your vehicle up to bumper of car that's too close and "kiss" it, then 1st gear ,max revs clutch up and push other car out way ,wonderful invention ! as my French friends told me ,"here ,our cars are for transport ,who cares how they look " <<wonderful!

 

No idea - but you won't catch me there.

 

Apart from the food, wine etc.
Besides it's full of cheese eating surrender monkeys.



& they insult you

 

Apart from a few trips to Paris which don't count, as that's like saying the UK is all like London, I've only been the once. A few years back for 3 weeks camping. Absolutely loved it and can't wait to go back.
There's the cheese. And wine. And scenery (I know we've got lovely scenery here as well) and the 'difference' to all the things we're used to. Seems like a laid back life. Generally a bit warmer. It's being abroad, but it's just next door! If I could speak the lingo, I'd happily live there!

 

steveagain I exclude Paris or all cities as city people the world over are numpties. Myself included. Talking about rural France.

 

To be fair, I put this up coz i've only been on a day trip to Boulogne or whatever that nasty sea port is called. Stank of I dunno what, the town was full of dogMarmitee and got repremanded in a magazine shop for looking at a magazinne. "You no lookey, you buy" "But, how'd I know I want it if I don't have a look?" ......................"Bloody Anglais" .................."Oh stick it up yer arse then"............"and yer moustasch looks bloody stupid"

 

Low n slow Forget ports and main cities. People are numpties. The French are a good people, very friendly, hospitable and generous in my experience. Dont judge them by a shop keeper in Boulogne. Go into the small towns and villages, travel in the country. Its a great place.

 

Always fancied going myself, where's nice to visit for a first timer like me that's not a mega drive in to the south?

 

can I come too!

 

But not as damp.

 

You should have shouted back "your mother was a hamster, and your father smelt of elderberries!"

 

Any country that sell vino out of a petrol pump is alright by me. They're ruddy mad. If they find out you are a potholer like myself (its the main reason I go) they show a genuine interest, rather than the 'you must be barkin' you get over here. Love the motorway driving apart from the tolls. You're in the fast lane and some one comes tanking up behind you get out of the way only a few feet in front of the car in the middle lane. No flashing or honking.
Don't expect owt done in a rush, they don't have their heads stuck up their arse like the silent majority over here.
Instead of moaning down the pub they go out and burn a few cars
My ancestors came over here on a booze cruise in 1066 and liked the look of the place, so I m a bit biased

 

I can only speak from our one trip, but we went to the Bordeaux region. Stunning scenery. And lovely beaches. And wine. Then we headed inland to the Lot valley. Stunning again. Depends what sort of thing you like though...

 

Any country that sell vino out of a petrol pump is alright by me. They're ruddy mad. If they find out you are a potholer like myself (its the main reason I go) they show a genuine interest, rather than the 'you must be barkin' you get over here. Love the motorway driving apart from the tolls. You're in the fast lane and some one comes tanking up behind you get out of the way only a few feet in front of the car in the middle lane. No flashing or honking.
Don't expect owt done in a rush, they don't have their heads stuck up their arse like the silent majority over here.
Instead of moaning down the pub they go out and burn a few cars
My ancestors came over here on a booze cruise in 1066 and liked the look of the place, so I m a bit biased

 

Quiet beaches or campsites, no kids, no generators, no loud people. Am I asking too much?