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Participants are people participating in a series of conversations which were roughly around the topic of co-housing, but really much broader ways of collaborating around housing in France.  The discussions werefrom December 2025 through January 2026

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Name: Allison

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Indicate which of these towns you would consider for a longer stay: angers
Towns you would consider for a longer stay: angers
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Name: Cate

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Indicate which of these towns you would consider for a longer stay: angers
Towns you would consider for a longer stay: angers
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Name: Dana

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
How would you rate your language level ? I can have simple conversations and handle daily tasks; though I still make mistakes. (Intermediate – B1)
Indicate which of these towns you would consider for a longer stay: Not yet shared with the community
Towns you would consider for a longer stay: not_sure
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Name: Dawn

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Indicate which of these towns you would consider for a longer stay: angers
Towns you would consider for a longer stay: angers
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Name: jp

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Indicate which of these towns you would consider for a longer stay: angers
Towns you would consider for a longer stay: angers
Describe your ideal community in terms of connection and support: Not yet shared with the community

Name: Marilee

About Me : I am the founder of this site (and its sister FB Group and Zoom call c... 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, Belonging - Finding Community and Friends, Culture: French, Regional and Shock , Food, Fine Art & Artists, LIving Without a Car in France, Renovating Property
How would you rate your language level ? I can have simple conversations and handle daily tasks; though I still make mistakes. (Intermediate – B1)
Indicate which of these towns you would consider for a longer stay: Not yet shared with the community
Towns you would consider for a longer stay: bordeaux
Describe your ideal community in terms of connection and support: Not yet shared with the community

Name: Patti B.

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
How would you rate your language level ? I can say ‘bonjour’ and order a coffee. That's about it. (Beginner – A1)
Indicate which of these towns you would consider for a longer stay: angers
Towns you would consider for a longer stay: angers
Describe your ideal community in terms of connection and support: Not yet shared with the community

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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Julie Jaquiss-Collins

My Mini-Profile: A Life in France

About Me: We live in the US, in wine country north of San Francisco.  We love it for the incredible natural beauty, the weather, the wine culture,... More on Full Profile
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About Me and My Connection to France : The culture of food/art/wine, the culture of quality of life over work, and the culture of politeness. The central location in Europe offering good access... More on Full Profile
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Lena Guillet

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Mandy Torsey-Guillet

My Mini-Profile: A Life in France

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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
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