why not buy a good cheap frame for france that wont depreciate (coyote dh3 for instance) and get your money back off sepi when you come back and buy something you really want rather than rush into getting a frame for france

To be honest thats some awesome advise coming from [DHO].
its not worth rushing into buying a frame for france, that may just be a rushed choice and youl end up regret buying.
as said youd be best of buying a nice second hand frame the wont depreciate much, once back get it sold and buy the frame thats ideal with you as youl have time to compare different brands.