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Chalkleys

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About me I am currently living in the south of France. I work as an executive assistant in a French security company, where I am the interface between French and English speakers, amongst other things.

Country of origin United Kingdom

Country of current residence France

Interests : Animals, pets, Books, magazines, Coffee, tea and conversation, Cooking, Dining out, Family outings, Gardening, Languages, Music, News, Photography

My favourite books, music and movies : To many to mention

Visited countries : Andorra, Austria, Belgium, Croatia, Czech Republic, Denmark, France, Germany, Italy, Luxembourg, Malaysia, Monaco, Netherlands, Russia, Singapore, Slovakia, Spain, Switzerland, United Kingdom

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