Hello John,
Welcome to France!!!
I'm currently living in Angers and thinking of moving to the south PACA, probably Aix-en-Provence (just posted in the general forum if you want to learn more). I seriously considered Nice because it's always portrayed as gorgeous in the movies but my friends told me it's a city of retired expats and French seniors. No matter, how are you enjoying it thus far?
I am planning a trip to Aix/Marseille February 20 thereabouts, if you happen to be in the region, please feel free to get in touch so we can go for a drink.
Enchantée, take good care,
Maria
mariantonio@hotmail.fr