Quote from: aBitNew on December 25, 2015, 07:47:01 AM

I'm really new to bitcoins, so thanks for your help!

I purchased bitcoins on Coinbase and they are now in my Coinbase wallet. I am wanting:

1. To move them to someplace safer than a U.S. based exchange
2. Have the ability to sell some of my bitcoins as needed in exchange for fiat (Euros) and easily transfer to my French bank account

I have read about offline wallets (storing on my laptop), but it concerns me because if my laptop were stolen I would be screwed.

1. Storing them on computer is the safest way. Of course you can have a backup on USB or even more backups.
2. For transfers to bank you can probably use https://bitcoinxc.net , they have the Bank option but i am not sure if they support EUR or only USD. You will need to ask them.