Im from Bergerac and I would stay away from Perigueux and Bergerac because those areas are becoming increasingly violent and crimes are on the rise since the massive immigration from the last decade. Also, the situation with doctors ( in Bergerac) is hopeless as you can’t get any appointments for months on end. My advice, settle in a village around the cities if you value safety and calm. Edit: Perigueux is the best with medical facilities, and Sarlat is the most beautiful/safe place by far of the 3. Bergerac’s only advantage is the airport and the close(ish) proximity to Bordeaux.
Thanks so much for that bit of info. Safety is rarely covered in these best places to live and would be my number 1 priority in choosing a place to move to.
Funny you are saying you can't find doctors and in the same statement you are bashing immigration. Tell me how do you want to solve the first without the other. The bird rate in France is 1.4 I thought. So every generation you loose 30% of working force. The aging of your country is one of the most challenging issue nobody wants to talk about.
I am French and have spent 40 years away from France. I would like to come back to retire. My main concern, and what makes me hesitating, are the massive immigration and the consequent insecurity that are plaguing France now. I have been checking real estate in Sarlat and around. Do you have any other villages in the area to recommend? Est-ce que ces villages sont encore preserves de l'immigration? Our priorities are calm, safety, space (acreage) et etre loin des envahisseurs. Je vous remercie.
I am French and yes I agree with Bergerac, it's a prime location in my view - close to Bordeaux and the sea but the vinyards too and a good size not to feel too isolated. SW is my fav in France :)
Very nice and useful video for those of us who are considering coming back to France after so many years of expatriation. France has changed so much, parameters are now different. May I suggest a video on SAFE areas, far from massive immigration?
What about the Dordogne's ex-pat community of folks from English-speaking countries? I'm interested in making lots of new Anglophone friends for the next chapter of my life. But I also want to be in a town with good medical options. I'm getting old!
Excellent I have been looking at properties below $150,000 in France and the Dordogne region keeps popping up. Though small some of the property are very lovely. I was initially focused on the Aude area but I think that area is more expensive. Yes, if I locate there I would have to learn French or be very isolated.
I am thinking of making the move from US to France into years. The timing of your videos perfect as I have been exploring the Dordogne area. Thank you so much for sharing. I love your videos.
Best wishes for your plans 👍 France seems to offer such a great quality of life, everything considered! Even if you do not make it, it is still nice to daydream from time to time...
Hi Melissa I have just done another one. Here are the links to the videos. th-cam.com/video/uePabfolrQg/w-d-xo.html th-cam.com/video/VkOR6-Yq2DU/w-d-xo.html
This might be a slightly touchy topic, but I’ve heard there are entire villages in the region where almost everyone speaks nothing but English. Maybe do a video pointing out some of these villages ?
If you’ve heard that, it’s an exaggeration based on, probably, just one commune - Eymet, about 30 mins drive south of Bergerac which famously has about 20% of the population English speakers, almost all Brits. If you go there it can seem that “everyone” speaks English because a lot of the local services are geared to cater for these (comparatively) better-off and mainly retired foreigners, some of whom don’t speak French very well (but many do) and eg if you go to Eymet market nearly all of the stall holders will speak some (often very good) English. That is also true of markets in other areas where there are pockets of mainly British residents and a lot of summer visitors. But - speaking as a frequent British visitor to the region who tries to speak mainly French - the locals are pretty easy going about it all and recognise that the foreign tourists and residents (mainly British and Dutch) are a big contribution to the local economy and have saved a number of villages from “desertification” (the curse of rural France). People who haven’t been there often underestimate the sheer size of the region and how rural and comparatively sparsely populated (compared to eg even rural England) most of it still is. Is it true that in peak summer season in Dordogne you will hear “someone” speaking English “nearly everywhere”? Yes, absolutely - but nowhere where “everyone speaks nothing but”.
Thank you for your feedback. Good to have other points of view but it would also be nice to have the reasons why your top 3 would be the other way round.
Hi I’m from Dordogne and I think that he is right. Bergerac has a lot of issue with crime (since the massive immigration from the last decade, and France has very loose laws for criminals) and it’s near impossible to get a doctor or any medical attention for months. Perigueux also has crime problem but is better with medical services. Sarlat has none of those issue, it’s way prettier and the surroundings area are gorgeous.
Im from Bergerac and I would stay away from Perigueux and Bergerac because those areas are becoming increasingly violent and crimes are on the rise since the massive immigration from the last decade. Also, the situation with doctors ( in Bergerac) is hopeless as you can’t get any appointments for months on end. My advice, settle in a village around the cities if you value safety and calm.
Edit: Perigueux is the best with medical facilities, and Sarlat is the most beautiful/safe place by far of the 3.
Bergerac’s only advantage is the airport and the close(ish) proximity to Bordeaux.
Very helpful information, thank you
Thanks so much for that bit of info. Safety is rarely covered in these best places to live and would be my number 1 priority in choosing a place to move to.
Funny you are saying you can't find doctors and in the same statement you are bashing immigration. Tell me how do you want to solve the first without the other. The bird rate in France is 1.4 I thought. So every generation you loose 30% of working force.
The aging of your country is one of the most challenging issue nobody wants to talk about.
I am French and have spent 40 years away from France. I would like to come back to retire. My main concern, and what makes me hesitating, are the massive immigration and the consequent insecurity that are plaguing France now. I have been checking real estate in Sarlat and around. Do you have any other villages in the area to recommend? Est-ce que ces villages sont encore preserves de l'immigration? Our priorities are calm, safety, space (acreage) et etre loin des envahisseurs. Je vous remercie.
I am French and yes I agree with Bergerac, it's a prime location in my view - close to Bordeaux and the sea but the vinyards too and a good size not to feel too isolated. SW is my fav in France :)
Bergerac is actually in my top 10 places to buy in the wole of France.
@@saveandinvestwithgiorgiolo8375 yes I would like a secondary place there. Maybe we will be neighbours abroad one day 🤣
@@froufou100 😀You never know
Very nice and useful video for those of us who are considering coming back to France after so many years of expatriation. France has changed so much, parameters are now different. May I suggest a video on SAFE areas, far from massive immigration?
What about the Dordogne's ex-pat community of folks from English-speaking countries? I'm interested in making lots of new Anglophone friends for the next chapter of my life. But I also want to be in a town with good medical options. I'm getting old!
Excellent I have been looking at properties below $150,000 in France and the Dordogne region keeps popping up. Though small some of the property are very lovely. I was initially focused on the Aude area but I think that area is more expensive. Yes, if I locate there I would have to learn French or be very isolated.
The Dordogne I feel is really cheap for what it offers.
I am thinking of making the move from US to France into years. The timing of your videos perfect as I have been exploring the Dordogne area. Thank you so much for sharing. I love your videos.
Many thanks for your kind words. Glad to have been of help.
Best wishes for your plans 👍
France seems to offer such a great quality of life, everything considered!
Even if you do not make it, it is still nice to daydream from time to time...
Sublime region
Agree 100% kipps. Good to that you can find property for less than 2000 Euros per sqm
Yes the three are nice - if you go a little south you could do a video on the Aude region with the beautiful city of Carcasson and others
Yes Roberto I might just do that. Carcassonne is very good value for money.
How can I find your video on Northern Greece please Giorgio.
Hi Melissa I have just done another one. Here are the links to the videos.
th-cam.com/video/uePabfolrQg/w-d-xo.html
th-cam.com/video/VkOR6-Yq2DU/w-d-xo.html
You out did yourself Giorgio. Love it.
Many thanks Scott.
This might be a slightly touchy topic, but I’ve heard there are entire villages in the region where almost everyone speaks nothing but English. Maybe do a video pointing out some of these villages ?
If you’ve heard that, it’s an exaggeration based on, probably, just one commune - Eymet, about 30 mins drive south of Bergerac which famously has about 20% of the population English speakers, almost all Brits. If you go there it can seem that “everyone” speaks English because a lot of the local services are geared to cater for these (comparatively) better-off and mainly retired foreigners, some of whom don’t speak French very well (but many do) and eg if you go to Eymet market nearly all of the stall holders will speak some (often very good) English. That is also true of markets in other areas where there are pockets of mainly British residents and a lot of summer visitors. But - speaking as a frequent British visitor to the region who tries to speak mainly French - the locals are pretty easy going about it all and recognise that the foreign tourists and residents (mainly British and Dutch) are a big contribution to the local economy and have saved a number of villages from “desertification” (the curse of rural France). People who haven’t been there often underestimate the sheer size of the region and how rural and comparatively sparsely populated (compared to eg even rural England) most of it still is. Is it true that in peak summer season in Dordogne you will hear “someone” speaking English “nearly everywhere”? Yes, absolutely - but nowhere where “everyone speaks nothing but”.
It’s fake. I live in Dordogne. Those places don’t exist. Ether is the one place with the most English people and they all have to speak French.
We watched your Crete videos also. Your vidoes are so clear and informative and are really useful in helping us plan thanks
Many thanks for your kind feedback.
@@saveandinvestwithgiorgiolo8375 no problemo mate
My top 3 would be exactly the other way around
Thank you for your feedback. Good to have other points of view but it would also be nice to have the reasons why your top 3 would be the other way round.
Hi I’m from Dordogne and I think that he is right. Bergerac has a lot of issue with crime (since the massive immigration from the last decade, and France has very loose laws for criminals) and it’s near impossible to get a doctor or any medical attention for months. Perigueux also has crime problem but is better with medical services. Sarlat has none of those issue, it’s way prettier and the surroundings area are gorgeous.
What about Lille, is it good place to buy properties? please do a video
I like Lillle but property is not particurlarly cheap. Will consider a video.