The 35-year-old, who is likely to extend his recently-acquired Welsh record to 90 Test appearances by lining up against South Africa in Pretoria on Saturday, has attracted interest from clubs in England.

But having been one of the stars of Wales' drawn series in Argentina, Llewellyn would relish the challenge of moving to French rugby to play in the same competition as fellow countrymen Gareth Thomas (Stade Toulousain) and Stephen Jones (Montferrand).

Llewellyn said: "I just want to play top-level rugby next season, England, France or wherever that may be.

"It does not look as though it is going to happen for me now in Wales.

"I know there are a few clubs in England looking for second-rows, but perhaps there are reservations about my age.

"But I'm still good enough for international rugby and would like to think I'm good enough to play club rugby at top level.

"I enjoyed my time in the English Premiership at Harlequins after joining them in 1995 and had a great four years there.

The French championship is tough and pretty competitive and probably played in better weather conditions too.

"I'd certainly enjoy that aspect of the game in France. I enjoyed the experience of living in London, but living in France would be something new again.

"There'd be a possibility of learning French and taking my family there and giving them that experience too. I'm certainly not looking for a jolly somewhere. I want to go out there and test myself."

Llewellyn has spoken to Wales captain Colin Charvis about rugby life in France and said: "I think Colin was in a difficult situation in Tarbes. He was at a second division club in France and their only high-profile player. Because of that he was expected to win games on his own.

"I know from playing against the French clubs in Europe how tough they can be so I'd like that challenge.

"When I moved to Harlequins from Neath in 1995 I had to prove myself and it was the same when I returned the The Gnoll. If I went to France I'd have to prove myself again.

"I've always done that wherever I've been. If I went somewhere like France everyone would expect me to do that again and I wouldn't want to disappoint anyone."

Wales coach Mike Ruddock has had no qualms about continuing to field Llewellyn, despite the player's veteran status, but the player realises he could be pressurised into quitting Test rugby if he were to play in France or England.

"It's possible a club in France would only be interested in me if I were no longer involved with Wales. I'd have to cross that bridge when I came to it," said Llewellyn. 

"But I know that in Gareth Thomas' case, Toulouse were happy for him to continue at international level because they feel it is good for their profile. That sort of thing all depends on a club's attitude and outlook.

"I feel I have at least another season left in me and I'd make a decision about carrying on beyond that when the time came."