Vivre à Joao Pessoa et Natal au Brésil
by Zabelou
This discussion is in French, the community’s main language.
Original post
Nous souhaitons nous installer en juillet au Brésil (nous aurons nos visas de résidents en qualité d'investisseurs).
Notre but monter un resto simple pas pour touristes mais pour les gens vivant dans la ville que nous aurons choisi,
type resto au kilo ou lanchonette améliorée. Nous avons fait un voyage de 4 mois l'année dernière entre Sao Paulo et Jericocoara par les cotes et par l'intérieur. Nous avons donc déjà éliminé un certain nombre de coins qui bien que nous plaisant ne sont pas adaptés a ce que nous voulons faire. Je sais que Chico et certains autres sur ce forum sont axés sur le Sud, mais nous aimerions avoir des avis de personnes installés plus au Nord, plusieurs villes ou nous sommes passés nous ont intéressé Joao Pessoa, Maceio (notre avocat nous a déconseillé cette ville), Natal, plus bas Ilhéus (la j'ai eu une réponse plutôt pessimiste sur nos chances). Si vous avez des renseignements ou des avis avisés nous sommes preneurs. Merci d'avance
isabelle et cie
Bonjour a vous, tu pourrai m'expliquer comment tu peux avoir un visa de resident investisseur, sans deja avoir investi nulle part, si ton avocat te deconseille maceio ne parlons pas de joao pessoa, carrément mort comparé a maceio entre autres ;
fous de voyage aimerai gerer auberge ou pusada
C'est "simple" tu monte une société dans le domaine qui te convient (nous restauration hôtellerie) par l'intermédiaire d'un avocat au Brésil tu envoie les 50000 dollars tu obtiens le visa investisseur tu arrives au Brésil ou tu prends le temps de voir ou t'installer. En 2007 nous avons passé 4 mois au Brésil pour voir si notre motivation allait durer, et pour faire un tour d'horizon des coins ou nous aimerions poser nos valises, nous avons travailler par élimination les endroits qui ne nous plaisaient pas, ceux pas pratiques même s'ils nous plaisaient (nous avons un fils qui doit être scolarisé en plus du cned, et une grand mère donc la nécessité d'infrastructures hospitalières au cas ou). Donc nous avons sélectionné quelques villes Vitoria, Ilheus, Joao Pessoa, Maceio entre autres? Comme il est difficile d'avoir des informations sur ces villes dans les forums nous verrons sur place, quand nous aurons choisi nous ferons rapatrier la société dans l'état ou nous serons.
isabelle et cie
ok en fait j avai deja la reponse, je cherche un peu la meme chose que vous m installer au bresil ds secteur pousada mais difficile de choisir un endroit qui soit rentable, donc oublie maceio ou j ai vecu deux ans, joao pessoa comme dit deja c est la mort, ilheus ne recoit pas tant que ça dee touristes donc faut trouver l endoit ou on se sent bien et ou on peux vivre aussi
fous de voyage aimerai gerer auberge ou pusada
C'est a peu près notre analyse aussi, c'est pourquoi nous avons changé notre idée de départ en route.
Nous au début étions axés sur le Nord avec l'idée de racheter ou de monter une pousada, puis nous avons beaucoup discuté avec Chico Brasil nous l'avons rencontré dans ses montagnes brésiliennes et après avoir étudié les possibilités du Cerea nous avons pensé effectivement il fallait changer notre fusil d'épaule.
Donc notre projet actuel serait plutôt de monter un petit resto genre lanchonette ameliorée avec produits locaux et de temps en temps des plats français pour voir et ce a destination de la clientèle locale plus que touristique.
Mais nous sommes ouverts a d'autres idées qui pourraient nous venir sur place. Moi par exemple je serais assez pour reprendre une exploitation de l'exploiter et de faire des chambres d'hôtes, mais mon mari ancien agriculteur est plus dubitatif.
Et vous quels sont vos projets?
isabelle et cie
C'est une excellente idée que de s'installer et monter une affaire au Brésil.
Pour ma part je suis á Goiânia. Les gens de Goiânia béneficient d'une excellente
qualité de vie.
Je connais bien Joao Pessoa, j'y ai même acheter un appartement. Ce n'est pas mort comme on peut le dire. C'est une ville ou il fait bon vivre, les parents d'un ami ont choisis de s'y installer pour leur retraite. Au point de vue sécurité c'est beaucoup mieux que Natal.
Fortaleza c'est dangereux, Belem c'est pire, Macapa n'en parlons pas. Sao luis, c'est interessant.
Pour ma part j'habite en temps normal en Guyane Française, mais je suis a Goiania depuis 5 mois, je suis ancien directeur d'hôtel et connais bien le secteur du tourisme.
Bon courage en tout cas.
Sebastien
Je connais bien Joao Pessoa, j'y ai même acheter un appartement. Ce n'est pas mort comme on peut le dire. C'est une ville ou il fait bon vivre, les parents d'un ami ont choisis de s'y installer pour leur retraite. Au point de vue sécurité c'est beaucoup mieux que Natal.
Fortaleza c'est dangereux, Belem c'est pire, Macapa n'en parlons pas. Sao luis, c'est interessant.
Pour ma part j'habite en temps normal en Guyane Française, mais je suis a Goiania depuis 5 mois, je suis ancien directeur d'hôtel et connais bien le secteur du tourisme.
Bon courage en tout cas.
Sebastien
Chers Ami(e)s,
Nous souhaitons ns rendre à João Pessoa; nous parlons le Brésilien (ns avons vécu, par le passé de longues années au Brésil; mais nous ne connaissons plus vraiment le Brésil d'aujourd'hui. Habitant Strasbourg, j'ai imaginé prendre le vol direct aérocondor Francfort-Récife et après deux nuits de repos (ns ne sommes plus très jeunes, mais vigoureux quand même) rejoindre JP par "onibus" executivo. Je sais que les bus brésiliens sont propres et relativement sûrs, mais les vols ds les bus semblent s'être multipliés. Vaut-il mieux prendre l'avion? mais on perd l'intérêt de la route brésilienne que nous avons tant aimée par le passé? Si vous fréquentez ces lieux je vous remercie par avance de nous donner votre avis. Prendre le bus ou l'avion ou louer une voiture? Un grand merci d'avance!
Daniel de Strasbourg.
Je réponds avec beaucoup de retard et je m'en excuse. Nous avons suivi vos conseils et c'est a joao pessoa que nous avons posé nos valises et depuis le 29/10 nous ne le regrettons pas. J'ai beaucoup de mal a comprendre pourquoi certain disent tant de mal de cette ville qui n'a rien de mort ou les bars de plages et les restaurants sont pleins les week end et assez remplis le reste de la semaine pour y être agréable quand on vient y diner. Il y a des fêtes des expositions des concerts (même Ivette y est venue............c'est dire) les plages sont magnifiques et sur tous le littoral il y en a pour tous les gouts: familiale snobinarde de nudiste pour les sportifs. Et chose étrange c'est une ville ou il y a beaucoup de jeunes mais aussi des cinquantenaires et des vieux, et encore plus étranges beaucoup de couples sont du même age, l'année dernière que ce soit a Recife Fortaleza et même Rio je voyais plus de messieurs d'un certain age avec de jeunes voir très jeunes femmes; Je dirais donc que c'est une ville "normale"
En dehors de la haute saison il y a beaucoup de congrès, il y a un an ou deux il y a eu un congrès de professeurs de français.
Il y a moins de violence qu'ailleurs et depuis 1985 que je viens au Brésil je peux dire que je connais bon nombre de villes tant dans le Sud (j'ai vécu 3 mois a Rio) que dans le Nord.
Lors de nos 3 derniers voyages nous avons fait en famille quelques 35000km en voiture (la encore pour tous ceux qui parlent des dangers de la route voir de l'impossibilité de se déplacer sans risquer sa vie je m'interroge, nous avions loué une Fiat Pallio air climatisé, nous roulions dans la journée en évitant les trous sur certaines parties des routes et sommes remontés de Porto Alegre a Jericoacoara.........nous n'avons même pas crevé une roue, nous avons connu des temporals des routes caillouteuses ou sableuses des arbres tombés sur la route, comme je l'ai dit sur un autre site nous devons être des miraculés et je pense écrire au guiness des records : la famille qui n'a pas eu de problèmes lors de ses voyages au Brésil.
Pour en revenir a Joao Pessoa c'est une ville ou le tourisme est surtout brésilien, il y a peu d'étrangers car ceux qui viennent pour connaitre le Brésil vont dans les endroits proposés par les tours operators ou les spécialistes des forums ils vont donc dans les mêmes endroits Rio Salvador Brasilia Iguaçu Recife.............puis il y a les "touristes" qui viennent chercher autre chose que les beautés des plages et des paysages et ceux la vont dans les villes connues pour ça Fortaleza, natal......
J'espère pour Joao Pessoa que cela va durer car hélas le tourisme a haute dose n'apporte pas que du bon aux locaux.
Je ne suis pas non plus naïve tout n'est pas rose, ici ce n'est pas Rio et les gens prennent un temps fou a faire ce qu'ils ont a faire, dans les banques les administrations les super marchés, j'en passe il faut une patience que je n'ai pas encore .
Il y tous les jours dans le journal des articles sur des meurtres et des vols mais comparé a d'autres villes cela reste "raisonnable". Ce qui ne veut pas dire que demain nous ne risquons pas d'être cambriolés voir pire. Les gens du cru ne sont pas spécialement accueillant avec les étrangers il faut dire qu'ils ne nous ont pas demandé de venir, mais comme les français déjà installés ne sont pas plus accueillant on se débrouille avec les italiens les portugais et autres nationalités.
Si vous venez faire un tour a Joao Pessoa n'hesitez pas a nous contacter ce sera un plaisir de prendre un verre avec vous.
isabelle et cie
Ce sera avec plaisir, perso j'adore João Pessoa et son calme, avec une qualité de vie agréable. On est à 2 heures de Récife et de natal en voiture.
J'ai un ami, qui fait les ballades à Picaozinho et area vermelho, un Brésilien trés sympa de Jõao Pessoa. J'ai des amis retraités qui y vivent aussi.
João Pessoa est dangereuse comme toutes les villes Brésiliennes, mias à un degré bien moindre.
Bon courage et à bientôt.
Bon courage et à bientôt.
😇Bonjour, je comprends pas, a chaque fois je lis dans les forums, telle et telle ville au Bresil est dangereuse, celle ci l est moins, celle la l est plus, ou bon sang au Bresil il fait bon vivre sans se soucier du danger?j ai rencontre un retraite hier a Nice, qui me disait que Natal etait super, la vie n est pas cher et beaucoup plus sur qu ailleurs, alors je commence a douter serieusement de ce beau pays, quel sont vos reponses?merci
Je comprends tes interrogations, cependant le Brésil est un pays dangereux à cause de la grande différence de richesse entre la population. Les villes balnéaires qui attirent les touristes sont toutes plus ou moins dangereuses et les gens n'ont pas vraiment de morale, même si à la base le Brésilien est trés accueillant. Perso, je connais une ville trés sympa même si j'adore Joao Pessoa, qui est Goiânia, dans le Goiàs les gens y sont tout de même beaucoup plus honnête et non pourris par le tourisme, car peu de touristes étrangers y vont j'y ai fais un stage pendant 6 mois dans une mairie, c'est d'ailleurs l'unique ville au brésil qui n'a pas de bidon-ville (les fameuses favelas) et cette ville offre une excellente qualité de vie. Le problème c'est d'arriver à vivre à l'intérieur et non au bord de la mer, faut choisir.
Perso, j'habite en Guyane Française je connais bien la population Brésilienne et je suis habitué à vivre dans des coins craignos car la Guyane en est un.
Pour ceux qui veulent vivre avec un minimum de sécurité vaut mieux rester en France.
J'espère avoir apporter des éléments de réponses.
Sébastien
Perso, j'habite en Guyane Française je connais bien la population Brésilienne et je suis habitué à vivre dans des coins craignos car la Guyane en est un.
Pour ceux qui veulent vivre avec un minimum de sécurité vaut mieux rester en France.
J'espère avoir apporter des éléments de réponses.
Sébastien
Oui, merci Sebastien pour la reponse rapide, moi aussi je connais des endroits dangereux, mon pere habite Los Angeles, tres chaud, east L.A.en tant que blanc on a pas le droit d y rentrer, oui, carrement, et st Martin aux Antilles tres dangereux aussi, faut pas sortir le soir, et le mauvais regard peut etre aussi vital, car si pobleme, ils peuvent venir a 20. Ou30, ou meme a 50 et te tuer a coups de machette, donc voila bresil, je sais pas j ai jamais ete, le retraite que j ai rencontre, habite Natal 6 mois de l annee, et 6 mois en france, et il me dit que c est super cool, que pensez vous de Natal?ou ailleurs mais proche de la mer?
Bonne journee.
Calahan.
Bonjour, nous avons suivi votre discussion et sommes de passage a Jaoa Pessoa dans la cadre d'une petite tournée de repérage. La ville parait effectivement tres ageable. Comment se passe votre installation ? Quelle affaire avez vous monté finallement. Nous allons rester encore quelques jours et pouvons vous rencontrer sur place si possible où êtes vous installés. A vous lire, bien cordialement
Bjr tt le monde
ou plutôt Oi !
je voulais prendre des nouvelles des personnes ayant choisi de vivre à joao pessoa
et je confirme Maceio est une ville très dangereuse, la plus dangereuse du brésil, devant recife, et vitoria, je vous parle bien évidemment par rapport au nombre d'habitant car dans des villes beaucoup plus randes ( rio, sao, ...) il y a plus de meutres / jour mais par rapport à la population qui y vît ces grandes villes sont plus sures.
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I’d like to get some information about my eligibility for the DV Lottery.
About my background: • I earned a *Bac Pro* through VAE (*Validation des Acquis de l’Expérience*), issued by the *Éducation nationale*. • I also have a professional certification as a *Conseiller en Insertion* (Employment Counselor), issued by the Ministry of Labor. • Altogether, this adds up to a *Bac+2* level.
I’d like to know if this level qualifies me to apply for the DV Lottery.
Regarding my work experience: • I work as an *Employment Counselor*. • I checked on O*Net Online for the classification: Job Zone 4, SVP Range: 7.0 – <8.0. • I only have one year of experience, but I handle similar tasks in business creation.
So my question is: can I apply for the DV Lottery despite my relatively short experience, given that my job falls under Job Zone 4?
Thanks in advance for your answers and advice! !
I’d like to get some information about my eligibility for the DV Lottery.
About my background: • I earned a *Bac Pro* through VAE (*Validation des Acquis de l’Expérience*), issued by the *Éducation nationale*. • I also have a professional certification as a *Conseiller en Insertion* (Employment Counselor), issued by the Ministry of Labor. • Altogether, this adds up to a *Bac+2* level.
I’d like to know if this level qualifies me to apply for the DV Lottery.
Regarding my work experience: • I work as an *Employment Counselor*. • I checked on O*Net Online for the classification: Job Zone 4, SVP Range: 7.0 – <8.0. • I only have one year of experience, but I handle similar tasks in business creation.
So my question is: can I apply for the DV Lottery despite my relatively short experience, given that my job falls under Job Zone 4?
Thanks in advance for your answers and advice! !
Hi everyone,
I’m looking for info on villages around Aix, like Fuveau, Bouc-Bel-Air, or even Éguilles and Venelles? We’re a couple with a child living in the Paris region, and I’ll be relocating to Aix-en-Provence in spring 2026. We’d love to swap our apartment for a house with a pool within 20-30 minutes max of central Aix, with a budget of around 650k €.
In terms of climate and geography, I’ve read that Aix is in a basin where it can get really hot. What about the surrounding villages that are a bit more elevated, like Venelles? Is it just as stifling?
For a family, which area would you recommend?
Thanks in advance for your replies!
I’m looking for info on villages around Aix, like Fuveau, Bouc-Bel-Air, or even Éguilles and Venelles? We’re a couple with a child living in the Paris region, and I’ll be relocating to Aix-en-Provence in spring 2026. We’d love to swap our apartment for a house with a pool within 20-30 minutes max of central Aix, with a budget of around 650k €.
In terms of climate and geography, I’ve read that Aix is in a basin where it can get really hot. What about the surrounding villages that are a bit more elevated, like Venelles? Is it just as stifling?
For a family, which area would you recommend?
Thanks in advance for your replies!
Starting this spring, we want to settle near Aix-en-Provence. We're tired of living in the mountains with all the snow—we really need some sunshine and a fresh start. Is it hard to find a house to rent there? What about prices? If you have any great tips or useful info about the area, we’d love to hear it. I work in education and want to do prevention work in Marseille or Aix—are there jobs in the social sector?
Anyway, we need tons of info, but we’re sure we’re going to take the leap—no hesitation, adventure is adventure!!! Thanks for your help and any experiences you can share.
Anyway, we need tons of info, but we’re sure we’re going to take the leap—no hesitation, adventure is adventure!!! Thanks for your help and any experiences you can share.
Hi,
I’m an osteopath and I’d like to set up and open an osteopathy practice in Thailand. I don’t have a precise location in mind yet, but I’m thinking maybe Hua Hin. I saw there’s an osteopath based in Phuket, so I wrote to him for some info, but he still hasn’t replied🤪!
So I’m reaching out to people who live there or know the country well: I’d like to know what the best ways are to advertise and get known in Thailand. Are there any local classifieds newspapers? First, I’d like to practice from my apartment. Is that allowed in Thailand? Ideally, I’d like to work part-time in a private hospital as an osteopath. I’m thinking that in Thailand, the medical field is much more open than in Europe!!! Has anyone seen an osteopath or chiropractor working in a Thai hospital? Do you know the price of a consultation?
Any info you can share will be super helpful! Thanks in advance[;)!!!]
I’m an osteopath and I’d like to set up and open an osteopathy practice in Thailand. I don’t have a precise location in mind yet, but I’m thinking maybe Hua Hin. I saw there’s an osteopath based in Phuket, so I wrote to him for some info, but he still hasn’t replied🤪!
So I’m reaching out to people who live there or know the country well: I’d like to know what the best ways are to advertise and get known in Thailand. Are there any local classifieds newspapers? First, I’d like to practice from my apartment. Is that allowed in Thailand? Ideally, I’d like to work part-time in a private hospital as an osteopath. I’m thinking that in Thailand, the medical field is much more open than in Europe!!! Has anyone seen an osteopath or chiropractor working in a Thai hospital? Do you know the price of a consultation?
Any info you can share will be super helpful! Thanks in advance[;)!!!]
Hello everyone,
We’re a small family from the south of France, with a 2-year-old little boy, and we’re dreaming of starting a new adventure abroad by opening our own business. For now, we haven’t chosen a specific destination yet.
We mainly speak French, with a basic level of Spanish and English, and we’re ready to improve these two languages if needed. We’re looking for a multicultural, safe country with quality healthcare and good schools accessible for our son. We’d also love a pleasant place with a mild climate where life is good.
Our idea is to travel to different countries to explore, compare, and refine our project. We’d be really happy to read your tips, experiences, or anecdotes if you’ve already undertaken a similar project or if you know key points to anticipate.
Thanks in advance for your shares and help—it would really help us move forward with our project! 😄
Hi everyone,
I’m heading to Dublin as an au pair in a few weeks.
I’m looking for a reputable language school. It’s so hard to choose! Has anyone already done a language stay in Dublin? Any tips? Thanks so much! :)
Hi everyone, so I’m planning to go study at a community college in the U.S., but the only snag is which one—there are so many options over there! I’ve heard about one in California, Diablo Valley College, and another in Florida, Valencia College. I know both states are super attractive for tourism, but my main criteria are teaching quality and price. I’m open to any advice, comments, or suggestions—thanks in advance! The start of the semester is coming up, and I’m a little nervous...
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Has anyone gone on a language study trip in Europe? If so, which agencies did you use? What can you tell me about it? Thanks a lot! Kelkune
Has anyone gone on a language study trip in Europe? If so, which agencies did you use? What can you tell me about it? Thanks a lot! Kelkune
Hi! I’m looking for an apartment in Malaga from September (2025) until January for my Erasmus exchange, but I’m not finding much, and it seems like there are a lot of scams. Does anyone have any leads or tips? Thanks!^^
