I can't allow you to "advertise" for a place to rent on the message boards. But I'm sure our members will be able to point you toward the standard resources for finding rental accommodations. Generally speaking, you need to be on site in order to rent a place and many landlords will require you to have established a French bank account and provide proof of income (ideally being deposited each month in your French bank account).

 

Yes this is the problem you see !
we will come for a very short break as soon as conditions permit although it’s going to be very convoluted as in Germany then Paris then a train to Limoges.
My understanding is that not being resident makes
Opening an account difficult. What I would add is that we’re happy to pay 6 months up front to give us some breathing space.
do I need to re-post ?

 

Hey, we just moved to the area. Our neighbours run a Gite, it’s lovely and I think not too expensive, especially out of season.
The owners name is Steph, she knows loads about the area so would be a really helpful person to help you settle in. We moved next door, and she was invaluable. Feel free to message me if you want more info.

 

Yes why not. Send her details over please !

 

Do not forget to factor in the Brexit effect Assuming that you have UK passports Have you got/applied for whatever Cyprus is issuing to resident UK expats? Have you checked whether or not you can move to France without a Visa?
I know that currently even with a WA card from France you have a maximum of 90 days in another EU country
I know this can sound nit picky but it is important now

 

Do not forget to factor in the Brexit effect Assuming that you have UK passports Have you got/applied for whatever Cyprus is issuing to resident UK expats? Have you checked whether or not you can move to France without a Visa?
I know that currently even with a WA card from France you have a maximum of 90 days in another EU country
I know this can sound nit picky but it is important now

Well. My wife is a Uk born Cypriot and has dual nationality with Cyprus. I have my residency here
But that doesn’t really give me any advantage in France or any other EU country. It’s my understanding that even though she is an EU citizen my wife is only allowed 90 days out of 180 as indeed am I.
as such we need to get there, sort out accommodation, apply for residency and above all try and arrange a bank account. After that we can begin the house hunting exercise which, given our different ideas should be very challenging!!
Lump that in with getting a car and driving on the other side of the road, storing furniture etc and it’s no surprise that moving house is just as stressful as divorce. Why are we bothering I find myself asking?
Anyway any help or advice from fellow dreamers will be very much appreciated.

 

The "usual" routine for non-EU folks moving to France is that you find some sort of temporary quarters (like a "vacation rental" or Apart-hotel) where you can stay for something like 1 to 3 months. (If you need a visa, you'll have to have an address for that period of time anyhow.) From that base, you then do your house hunting (for a rental). Most rental units only rent in the 4 to 6 weeks before the property comes vacant anyhow. So you wind up with a very busy first month or two in France.

 

Sorry I’m at that age not “mom” !!