A Life in France Cohort #2-members - Find your French town

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: Ed

How would you rate your language level ? Not yet shared with the community

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What are your top three towns (as of now)?Not yet shared with the community

Name: Eric

How would you rate your language level ? Not yet shared with the community

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What are your top three towns (as of now)?Not yet shared with the community

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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)?

Name: Jackie

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 : Hi! I've been dreaming about retiring to France for years, after a bli... More on full profile

What are some of your interests?Belonging - Finding Community and Friends, Cultural Events: concerts, dance, opera, exhibits, Food, Fine Art & Artists, LIving Without a Car in France, Moving Pets, Real Estate: Buying , Real Estate: Renting, Travel, Visa & French Admin, Wine, Belonging - Finding Community and Friends, Cultural Events: concerts, dance, opera, exhibits, Food, Fine Art & Artists, LIving Without a Car in France, Moving Pets, Real Estate: Buying , Real Estate: Renting, Travel, Visa & French Admin, 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)?

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, 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

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 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

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

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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)?

Aix-en-Provence

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

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

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

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:

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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

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

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

Participants

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Name: Dan C

Name: Dana

Name: Ed

Name: Eric

Name: Jackie Sue

Name: Jackie

Name: Julie

Name: Luke

Name: Marilee

Name: Michael

Name: Patti B.

Name: Shurea