Who hasn't dreamed of leaving their holiday destination at the end of August and moving there permanently? But when the dream becomes reality and a transfer or a new job allows us to live at our holiday destination, is it really a good idea?
Living in a coastal department, the Vendée, and accompanying many people in their change of life, I very often have questions and legitimate fears from future arrivals about their choice of address.
Les Sables d'Olonne, a large city on the ocean, attracts even those who go to work in La Roche sur Yon, the main town of the department, located about 30 km away.
After this cliché, I take the time with my future arrivals to weigh up the pros and cons of moving to the seaside and to understand their true aspirations. The list of positives: the sea, the walks, the water sports, the calm, the port and also the disadvantages: the more expensive rents, a smaller property, the scarcity of properties rented all year round, the obligation to travel by car to go to work, the very quiet side of a coastal town in winter, the traffic and parking difficulties in summer, an older population. Once all these criteria have been met and a dialogue has been held with the newcomer and his family, the choice is made calmly and naturally.
As a rule, reason prevails and most people move to La Roche-sur-Yon, knowing that the seaside is only 30 minutes away. However, sea lovers such as sailing or surfing enthusiasts often take the plunge .... Their passion outweighs the inconvenience.
But everyone is different. All horizons are open and the key to success is often a good analysis of the needs of newcomers!
