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in late 50s as a GI i spent two years in France . the gis were hated and despised there . i have never had a wish to return there . i was stationed in Sothern part near Borduex . summers were beautiful , winters were wet and cold . wine was cheap and plentiful .
I second the suggestion of visiting Sainte Chapelle when in Paris. Just make sure to go when the light will be shining through the stained glass windows. I was there last September and it was truly amazing, probably my favorite thing in Paris on that trip.
France ?
Weather is crap, people are crap, it's expensive, they believe they are the navel of the world, if u think you'll get less stress in Paris than in NYC, "keep on dreamin'"...I guess "the grass is always greener, etc"
the way you describe it makes it seem not that different from England!
WOW ! I am amazed that Sarkozy would describe himself as having "his heart on the Left " ! The man is as close to a fascist as you can get in Europe apart from Berlusconi...
And proud of it too.
oh my god dude! i cant believe you said that! i mean..we're all thinking it but you SAID it...that makes you a bad bad person
In 5 years I am planning on retiring from my job (based in New York, but spend a lot of time in the UK too) and settling down to a more peaceful life. Lately, while trying to decide on the perfect location to call home in the year 2013 or 2014, whenever, I have decided on France. I could go into a big long explanation of my reasons for this, but I won't, because who really cares?
Anyway, if anyone on here is French, or has lived in France, could you please give me hints on what cities to see (I need to spend the next half decade exploring the country) and the major positive and negative aspects of life there. I don't have any real specific questions yet, but when I do I'll ask them. I'm just looking for general observations and opinions.
Thanks.
Just so you know, I speak French, have studied French history, and have been to France before.
I would re-route you toward Geneva, Lausanne, & Montreux (Switzerland).
Again, depending on your budget $$$$$.
Good luck
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