Expat Survey ResultsCherbourg

Survey Date: 28 Jan 2004

Personal Info
Nationality: US
Native Language: English

Location Info
Survey Location: Cherbourg
Department: Manche (50)
Time Spent in Location: 1 year or less

Please rate location on the following criteria:
Civil Servants (Préfecture, Mairie…): Good
Quality of Life: Good
Job Opportunities: No Opinion
Find Housing (buy or rent): Average
Movies/Books in your native language: Poor
Friendliness of Locals: Excellent
Expat Support/Community: Poor
Things to Do: Excellent
Cost of Living: Average
Personal Safety: Excellent
Native Language Professionals (Bankers, Doctors, Builders…): Below Average
Native Language Schooling: Poor
Overall Rating (In general how would you rate this location as an expat): Good
Would you recommend this location to a potential expat? Yes

Best Plus: Cherbourg is right on the English Channel, so, if you like the sea, and typical climate of New England, Cherbourg has it. Also, the ferry boats to England run daily, so, there is easy access for traveling in BGreat Britain.

Biggest Drawback: Probably would say the winter weather - it is cold, windy, and wet most of the time during the winter. The Spring, Summer, and Fall are moderate, though.

Comments: There are a fair number of local people that speak english, not to mention the tourists from Great Britain, however, the overwhelming majority do not speak english. Even though I do not speak French, the language barrier has not stopped me, but, it may be daunting for someone who is not quite outgoing.

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