On discussing with my (grown-up and independent) children my intention to retire to Calis, my boy thought it would be a very good idea to try and find out any pitfalls from people who have rued the day they moved there and returned to the U.K. We have a very rosey dream of spending the rest of our lives there, and own a humble apartment. We have talked to many who have made a success of life in Calis and ,of course there are many happy people contributing to this website. Anyone got any ideas on looking at the downside? Is there a "trapped here and want to go home" thread somewhere that I may have missed!