Beginner in Western France...

Hey y'all
I'm probably going to Western France in a while. I'll be staying there for 4-5 months. Primarily it's to work, get to know the country and the language but I also plan to go surfing often. How's the best way to get into a surfing community? Should I just rent a board (I'm new to the concept), start surfing and hope that I hook up with someone or are there better or easier ways?
It's a bit of a tricky question since it's very different from region to region, I figure, but I was just thinking in general.
~ intEx
I'm probably going to Western France in a while. I'll be staying there for 4-5 months. Primarily it's to work, get to know the country and the language but I also plan to go surfing often. How's the best way to get into a surfing community? Should I just rent a board (I'm new to the concept), start surfing and hope that I hook up with someone or are there better or easier ways?
It's a bit of a tricky question since it's very different from region to region, I figure, but I was just thinking in general.
~ intEx