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Participants are the visitors to Angers on the September 2025 Try-It-Out Trip,

Welcomers are people who would like to be of help  (Usually IN Angers, but occasionally we avail ourselve of welcomers elsewhere in France.)

Participants

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Name: Dan C

How would you rate your language level ? I can say ‘bonjour’ and order a coffee. That's about it. (Beginner – A1)
About Me : Married to Julie (Jaquiss-Collins) and owned by Ella, a rescued German... More on full profile
What are some of your interests?All things Automobile, All Things Tech: Internet, TV, Phones, Belonging - Finding Community and Friends, Cultural Events: concerts, dance, opera, exhibits, Food, Fine Art & Artists, Health & Well-Being, Health Providers, Language, LIving Without a Car in France, Moving (actual transfer of possessions) , Moving Pets, Public Transportation, Real Estate: Buying , Real Estate: Renting, Renovating Property, Short-Term Rental, Taxes, Visa & French Admin, Walking & hiking, Wine
What is a 'must-have" for you in a town? Not yet shared with the community
What is a deal-breaker" for you in a town?Not yet shared with the community
What are your top three towns (as of now)?Not yet shared with the community

Name: Dana

How would you rate your language level ? I can have simple conversations and handle daily tasks; though I still make mistakes. (Intermediate – B1)
About Me : Will answer eventually;) More on full profile
What are some of your interests?Belonging - Finding Community and Friends, Cultural Events: concerts, dance, opera, exhibits, Language, Real Estate: Renting, Short-Term Rental, Walking & hiking, Belonging - Finding Community and Friends, Cultural Events: concerts, dance, opera, exhibits, Language, Real Estate: Renting, Short-Term Rental, Walking & hiking
What is a 'must-have" for you in a town? Not yet shared with the community
What is a deal-breaker" for you in a town?Not yet shared with the community
What are your top three towns (as of now)?

Name: Eric

How would you rate your language level ? Not yet shared with the community
About Me: Not yet shared with the community
What are some of your interests? Not yet shared with the community
What is a 'must-have" for you in a town? Not yet shared with the community
What is a deal-breaker" for you in a town?Not yet shared with the community
What are your top three towns (as of now)?Not yet shared with the community

Name: Jackie Sue

How would you rate your language level ? I can manage small talk and ask for directions. I still get stuck a lot. (Elementary – A2)
About Me : Just a nerdy gal who loves dogs, birds, sketching, and nice people.  R... More on full profile
What are some of your interests?Belonging - Finding Community and Friends, Fine Art & Artists, LIving Without a Car in France, Moving Pets, Real Estate: Renting, Walking & hiking
What is a 'must-have" for you in a town? Greenery. A good bakery/cafe. Extra points for covered market, tram, library, university. Availability of individual home.
What is a deal-breaker" for you in a town? Avoiding concrete jungle, crowds, crime, super-steep roads, noisy areas.
What are your top three towns (as of now)?
How would you rate your language level ? Not yet shared with the community
About Me: Not yet shared with the community
What are some of your interests? Not yet shared with the community
What is a 'must-have" for you in a town? Not yet shared with the community
What is a deal-breaker" for you in a town?Not yet shared with the community
What are your top three towns (as of now)?Not yet shared with the community

Name: Luke

How would you rate your language level ? I can have simple conversations and handle daily tasks; though I still make mistakes. (Intermediate – B1)
About Me : I was a substance abuse social worker in a hospital in the Bronx and n... More on full profile
What are some of your interests?Belonging - Finding Community and Friends, Food, Handholders-Relocation
What is a 'must-have" for you in a town? A great school that’s bilingual
What is a deal-breaker" for you in a town? I’d prefer a liberal town/ gay friendly.
What are your top three towns (as of now)?

Name: Marilee

How would you rate your language level ? I can have simple conversations and handle daily tasks; though I still make mistakes. (Intermediate – B1)
About Me :  I am the founder of this site (and its sister FB Group and Zoom call ... More on full profile
What are some of your interests?Belonging - Finding Community and Friends, Culture: French, Regional and Shock , Food, Fine Art & Artists, LIving Without a Car in France, Renovating Property
What is a 'must-have" for you in a town? I would love to be in a medieval part of a French town because that is the subject matter I love to paint
What is a deal-breaker" for you in a town? Still hoping to convince my reluctant husband to move permanently; he is terribly allergic to the trees in the South of France,so we won't move there.
What are your top three towns (as of now)?

Name: Michael

How would you rate your language level ? I can manage small talk and ask for directions. I still get stuck a lot. (Elementary – A2)
About Me : I am married for 31 years (we have no children) and am a retired tax a... More on full profile
What are some of your interests?All Matters Legal, All Things Tech: Internet, TV, Phones, Budget and Finance, Cultural Events: concerts, dance, opera, exhibits, Food, Fine Art & Artists, Garden, History, LIving Without a Car in France, Other Hobbies, Walking & hiking, Wine
What is a 'must-have" for you in a town? Natural surroundings and parks for painting/drawing, hiking and bicycling, art & music instruction, social contact with natives
What is a deal-breaker" for you in a town? Deal breakers: heavy tourism
What are your top three towns (as of now)?

Name: Patti B.

How would you rate your language level ? I can say ‘bonjour’ and order a coffee. That's about it. (Beginner – A1)
About Me : Hmm...regarding travel, since this is what we're all doing together...... More on full profile
What are some of your interests?All Things Tech: Internet, TV, Phones, Cultural Events: concerts, dance, opera, exhibits, Culture: French, Regional and Shock , Food, Fine Art & Artists, Garden, Health & Well-Being, History, Language, LIving Without a Car in France, Public Transportation, Real Estate: Buying , Real Estate: Renting, Short-Term Rental, Travel, Walking & hiking, Wine, All Things Tech: Internet, TV, Phones, Cultural Events: concerts, dance, opera, exhibits, Culture: French, Regional and Shock , Food, Fine Art & Artists, Garden, Health & Well-Being, History, Language, LIving Without a Car in France, Public Transportation, Real Estate: Buying , Real Estate: Renting, Short-Term Rental, Travel, Walking & hiking, Wine
What is a 'must-have" for you in a town? too soon to know
What is a deal-breaker" for you in a town? too soon to decide
What are your top three towns (as of now)?

Name: Shurea

How would you rate your language level ? Not yet shared with the community
About Me: Not yet shared with the community
What are some of your interests? Not yet shared with the community
What is a 'must-have" for you in a town? Not yet shared with the community
What is a deal-breaker" for you in a town?Not yet shared with the community
What are your top three towns (as of now)?Not yet shared with the community

Name: Test User 2

How would you rate your language level ? I can say ‘bonjour’ and order a coffee. That's about it. (Beginner – A1)
About Me : is this field working? More on full profile
What are some of your interests? Not yet shared with the community
What is a 'must-have" for you in a town? pretty
What is a deal-breaker" for you in a town? painting and allergies
What are your top three towns (as of now)?

Name: Viktoria

How would you rate your language level ? I can have simple conversations and handle daily tasks; though I still make mistakes. (Intermediate – B1)
About Me : I'm Viktoria, I live in Spokane WA with Jeff. We've been married for o... More on full profile
What are some of your interests?Belonging - Finding Community and Friends, Cultural Events: concerts, dance, opera, exhibits, Food, Garden, Handholders-Relocation, Language, LIving Without a Car in France, Moving Pets, Real Estate: Buying , Walking & hiking
What is a 'must-have" for you in a town? tram is preferable
What is a deal-breaker" for you in a town?Not yet shared with the community
What are your top three towns (as of now)?

Name: Virginia P

How would you rate your language level ? I can manage small talk and ask for directions. I still get stuck a lot. (Elementary – A2)
About Me : I currently live in a small town just outside of Albany, NY (which is ... More on full profile
What are some of your interests?Culture: French, Regional and Shock , Food, Garden, Health & Well-Being, History, Language, LIving Without a Car in France, Moving (actual transfer of possessions)
What is a 'must-have" for you in a town? Good language school for improving my French. Access to the arts and culture--music, museums, historical sites, gardens, architecture. Much of France offers these but smaller towns not so much so I see myself in a good size city.
What is a deal-breaker" for you in a town? Deal breakers: poor quality or choice of housing options, in my case rentals; difficulty of being able to find housing with my limited French skills. Need AC or ability to install AC on my own. Not too many stairs as I have some knee issues.
What are your top three towns (as of now)?

Dana Martin

My Mini-Profile: A Life in France

About Me: Will answer eventually;) More on Full Profile
About Me and My Connection to France : have always dreamed of living in France and speaking the language More on Full Profile
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Lena Guillet

My Mini-Profile: A Life in France

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Mandy Torsey-Guillet

My Mini-Profile: A Life in France

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Towns I've lived in:

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Marilee Taussig

My Mini-Profile: A Life in France

About Me:  I am the founder of this site (and its sister FB Group and Zoom call community)  but I still don't live in France.  It's a... More on Full Profile
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About Me and My Connection to France : My first connection to France was travelling with my parents in Europe for a year in 1968, while my teacher father took a sabbatical year. ... More on Full Profile
Towns I know:
Towns I've lived in:

Hobbies, Areas of Interest & Expertise, Location, etc.< More on Full Profile

Welcomers

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Dana Martin

My Mini-Profile: A Life in France

About Me: Will answer eventually;) More on Full Profile
About Me and My Connection to France : have always dreamed of living in France and speaking the language More on Full Profile
Towns I know:
Towns I've lived in:

Hobbies, Areas of Interest & Expertise, Location, etc.< More on Full Profile

Lena Guillet

My Mini-Profile: A Life in France

Towns I know:
Towns I've lived in:

Hobbies, Areas of Interest & Expertise, Location, etc.< More on Full Profile

Mandy Torsey-Guillet

My Mini-Profile: A Life in France

Towns I know:
Towns I've lived in:

Hobbies, Areas of Interest & Expertise, Location, etc.< More on Full Profile

Marilee Taussig

My Mini-Profile: A Life in France

About Me:  I am the founder of this site (and its sister FB Group and Zoom call community)  but I still don't live in France.  It's a... More on Full Profile
labelleepoque1
About Me and My Connection to France : My first connection to France was travelling with my parents in Europe for a year in 1968, while my teacher father took a sabbatical year. ... More on Full Profile
Towns I know:
Towns I've lived in:

Hobbies, Areas of Interest & Expertise, Location, etc.< More on Full Profile