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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: Charlotte

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: Not yet shared with the community
What are some of your interests?Belonging - Finding Community and Friends, Boating, Budget and Finance, Cultural Events: concerts, dance, opera, exhibits, Culture: French, Regional and Shock , Food, Garden, Handholders-Relocation, Health & Well-Being, History, Language, LIving Without a Car in France, Long-Distance with friends and family, Mobility Issues (Access, walkability, accommodation for disability, etc) , Moving Pets, Public Transportation, Real Estate: Renting, Safety, Travel, Visa & French Admin, Walking & hiking, Wine, Belonging - Finding Community and Friends, Boating, Budget and Finance, Cultural Events: concerts, dance, opera, exhibits, Culture: French, Regional and Shock , Food, Garden, Handholders-Relocation, Health & Well-Being, History, Language, LIving Without a Car in France, Long-Distance with friends and family, Mobility Issues (Access, walkability, accommodation for disability, etc) , Moving Pets, Public Transportation, Real Estate: Renting, Safety, Travel, Visa & French Admin, Walking & hiking, Wine
What is a 'must-have" for you in a town? Walkability, expat community, activities
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: Ellen

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 : Hello, I’m excited to be a part of this group of people who love Frenc... More on full profile
What are some of your interests?Cultural Events: concerts, dance, opera, exhibits, Fine Art & Artists, Health & Well-Being, History, Language, LIving Without a Car in France, Moving Pets, Other Hobbies, Real Estate: Renting
What is a 'must-have" for you in a town? It’s important to have access to a wide range of cultural events: concerts (mostly classical music), museums, theater, book stores and also pretty places to walk. I would also be much more comfortable in an environment of diverse people, one in which differences are celebrated. (It was actually quite hard for me to rank those items above.)
What is a deal-breaker" for you in a town? A cultural desert would be a deal breaker, along with a small, close-minded town or a place that is not easy to get to and from without a car.
What are your top three towns (as of now)?Not yet shared with the community

Name: Linda

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 live in Davis, CA with my wife, Eva. I'm a practicing consumer bankr... More on full profile
What are some of your interests?Belonging - Finding Community and Friends, Cultural Events: concerts, dance, opera, exhibits, Food, History, LIving Without a Car in France, Walking & hiking, Wine, Belonging - Finding Community and Friends, Cultural Events: concerts, dance, opera, exhibits, Food, History, LIving Without a Car in France, Walking & hiking, Wine
What is a 'must-have" for you in a town? easy access to nature
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: Jennie

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 : Hi, I'm a retired baby boomer who lives in North Carolina.  I was a sp... More on full profile
What are some of your interests?Belonging - Finding Community and Friends, Cultural Events: concerts, dance, opera, exhibits, Food, Handholders-Relocation, Moving (actual transfer of possessions) , Real Estate: Renting
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: Alan

How would you rate your language level ? Select One
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: 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: Deborah

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: Not yet shared with the community
What are some of your interests?Belonging - Finding Community and Friends, Cultural Events: concerts, dance, opera, exhibits, Handholders-Relocation, Language, Moving Pets, Visa & French Admin, Walking & hiking, Belonging - Finding Community and Friends, Cultural Events: concerts, dance, opera, exhibits, Handholders-Relocation, Language, Moving Pets, Visa & French Admin, Walking & hiking
What is a 'must-have" for you in a town? I have a cat
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: Eva

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 have been traveling to Europe since infancy: visiting family, boardi... More on full profile
What are some of your interests?History, Language, Walking & hiking, History, Language, 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? If no easy access to nature trails
What are your top three towns (as of now)?

Name: Jane

How would you rate your language level ? I can say ‘bonjour’ and order a coffee. That's about it. (Beginner – A1)
About Me : I'm a jewelry designer and manufacturer and love all things fashion, d... More on full profile
What are some of your interests?Cultural Events: concerts, dance, opera, exhibits, Culture: French, Regional and Shock , Food, Fine Art & Artists, Garden, Handholders-Relocation, Health & Well-Being, Health Providers, History, Language, Moving (actual transfer of possessions) , Moving Pets, Public Transportation, Real Estate: Buying , Real Estate: Renting, Taxes, Visa & French Admin, Walking & hiking, Cultural Events: concerts, dance, opera, exhibits, Culture: French, Regional and Shock , Food, Fine Art & Artists, Garden, Handholders-Relocation, Health & Well-Being, Health Providers, History, Language, Moving (actual transfer of possessions) , Moving Pets, Public Transportation, Real Estate: Buying , Real Estate: Renting, Taxes, Visa & French Admin, Walking & hiking
What is a 'must-have" for you in a town? I would love to live in an area with great food options, art supplies, easy access to the beach, approx 1.5 - 2 hr train ride into Paris
What is a deal-breaker" for you in a town? I don't want to be anywhere near any right wing fascist thinking
What are your top three towns (as of now)?Not yet shared with the community

Name: Janet

How would you rate your language level ? I can say ‘bonjour’ and order a coffee. That's about it. (Beginner – A1)
About Me : I am a retired woman who is continuing to  look for new experiences. More on full profile
What are some of your interests?Belonging - Finding Community and Friends, Cultural Events: concerts, dance, opera, exhibits, Food, Language, Short-Term Rental, Visa & French Admin, Walking & hiking, Wine
What is a 'must-have" for you in a town? no
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: Jennifer

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 : Bonjour á toutes et á tous! I am a retired librarian and former childr... More on full profile
What are some of your interests?Boating, Budget and Finance, Cultural Events: concerts, dance, opera, exhibits, Language, Moving Pets, Walking & hiking, Boating, Budget and Finance, Cultural Events: concerts, dance, opera, exhibits, Language, Moving Pets, Walking & hiking
What is a 'must-have" for you in a town? The arts are important to me, as are having a variety of activities
What is a deal-breaker" for you in a town? Just say no to political conservatism and anti-semitism. No to high crime.
What are your top three towns (as of now)?Not yet shared with the community

Name: Judith

How would you rate your language level ? I can say ‘bonjour’ and order a coffee. That's about it. (Beginner – A1)
About Me : Recent stenographic court reporter retiree.  Yay me! I grew up on a fa... More on full profile
What are some of your interests?All Matters Legal, All Things Tech: Internet, TV, Phones, Culture: French, Regional and Shock , Health & Well-Being, Language, Moving (actual transfer of possessions) , Real Estate: Renting, Taxes, Visa & French Admin, All Matters Legal, All Things Tech: Internet, TV, Phones, Culture: French, Regional and Shock , Health & Well-Being, Language, Moving (actual transfer of possessions) , Real Estate: Renting, Taxes, Visa & French Admin
What is a 'must-have" for you in a town? consistent and regular farmers market options
What is a deal-breaker" for you in a town? rural isolation is a deal breaker
What are your top three towns (as of now)?

Name: Julie

How would you rate your language level ? I can say ‘bonjour’ and order a coffee. That's about it. (Beginner – A1)
About Me : We live in the US, in wine country north of San Francisco.  We love it... More on full profile
What are some of your interests?All things Automobile, Belonging - Finding Community and Friends, Boating, Budget and Finance, Culture: French, Regional and Shock , Equestrian, Food, Garden, Health & Well-Being, Health Providers, History, LIving Without a Car in France, Long-Distance with friends and family, Moving (actual transfer of possessions) , Public Transportation, Real Estate: Buying , Real Estate: Renting, Safety, Taxes, Travel, 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: KristineB

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 : Semi-retired former government lawyer and health policy professional. ... More on full profile
What are some of your interests?All Matters Legal, Belonging - Finding Community and Friends, Cultural Events: concerts, dance, opera, exhibits, Culture: French, Regional and Shock , Health & Well-Being, Health Providers, History, Language, Safety, Travel, Walking & hiking, All Matters Legal, Belonging - Finding Community and Friends, Cultural Events: concerts, dance, opera, exhibits, Culture: French, Regional and Shock , Health & Well-Being, Health Providers, History, Language, Safety, Travel, 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? Within the parameters of priorities above, there a number of lovely options. Having a feel for the community among those would be dispositive for me.
What are your top three towns (as of now)?Not yet shared with the community

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 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
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)?

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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Towns I've lived in:

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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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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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