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All the practical information you need to move to Athens and live in Greece on a daily basis. In this section you will find all the practical advice to move to Athens, find a school, learn Greek... In Athens the French community is active. Many people arrive to work or study in Athens. Others settle there for shorter stays or for retirement. Numerous associations offer activities for French speakers. There are also French shops in Athens where you can find the French products that you miss so much (wine, cheese among others). Finally, to facilitate exchanges, we have created a section to post and consult free classified ads: roommate, buy-sell object, babysitting...