@Olive France
American looking for information about France
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American
Lives in Portland
Speaks English and some French
Registration: 26 July 2013
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Move to France Experience by chrisl1208
Hello everyone, I am planning to move back to France from the US in the future, and would like to get some information about your experiences for the move. I am planning to ship a 10 ft container for my 1-bedroom apartment but would like to know if ...
I saw your post and I just wanted to say that you should think carefully of your move. It is expensive to move your stuff. But not only that it is a beautiful city. But I’ve lived here almost 4 years and it is the hardest place to live! ... Read More
Translations of French marital contracts by ndanon000
I am a French national trying to find translations of contrats de mariage, specifically the "separation des biens." I'm searching for translations in English or Arabic and have not been able to find any online.
Hi! I use Sogedicom! They are great and are located by Zara on the Champs Elysee. Check their number on line . :-) Read More
Carte Vitale
I have been trying to get my Carte Vitale since last July. I am married to a French man and I would think this would be easy . They have lost my paperwork 2 times. They ask me if I am working and I laugh because I can’t work until I get my ... Read More
Look for rental management by Roger-André
Hi, I wanted to know if anyone know an agency or a digital platform to manage my apartment in order to rent it while i'm abroad. I don't want traditionals agency so if anyone know an alternative it would be gentle if he helped me :)
Bonjour , *** In any case, finding a trustworthy individual is great for this job. Somebody who has a flexible schedule etc... A people person and somebody who is organized !! Read More
Working in Paris without speaking French by mkataga
I would like to hear some ideas of how it can be a possibility to work in Paris, knowing only english and greek (native language) and basic French I want to move to Paris and start working and doing intensive courses of French. How can this be ...
While you are learning French and just starting out it's easy to get English teaching jobs or domestic assistant jobs. If it's something you really want, you will figure out a way. Get creative and stay open minded. There are many cool ... Read More
Working in Paris without speaking French by mkataga
I would like to hear some ideas of how it can be a possibility to work in Paris, knowing only english and greek (native language) and basic French I want to move to Paris and start working and doing intensive courses of French. How can this be ...
You can work many jobs speaking English while you are learning the language. Teaching English to adults and children is a great job and plenty here. A lot of families want their children to learn English ! A lot of adults too :-) Read More
Married to a French man by meghannrobbe
Bonjour! My husband and I got married here in the US. He is now back home in France and I really want to join him. But I am getting so overwhelmed with the requirements and laws involved. Please tell me this is easier than it seems?! And do you ...
It's not on this thread however you answered a question and I was just mentioning what someone else went through. It's not a conversation I'm bringing up. Thanks Read More
Working in Paris without speaking French by mkataga
I would like to hear some ideas of how it can be a possibility to work in Paris, knowing only english and greek (native language) and basic French I want to move to Paris and start working and doing intensive courses of French. How can this be ...
You can work as a nanny or after school care for children. People love English for their children! There are many small jobs you can work as you are learning the language. Get creative and be open ! Good luck Read More
Married to a French man by meghannrobbe
Bonjour! My husband and I got married here in the US. He is now back home in France and I really want to join him. But I am getting so overwhelmed with the requirements and laws involved. Please tell me this is easier than it seems?! And do you ...
That's great and easy ! My friend had to marry here in France too! How lucky for you that you didn't have to ! Read More
Married to a French man by meghannrobbe
Bonjour! My husband and I got married here in the US. He is now back home in France and I really want to join him. But I am getting so overwhelmed with the requirements and laws involved. Please tell me this is easier than it seems?! And do you ...
If you got married in the States you need to get married in France too. If I were you I would get your fiancé visa from the US. You must go to the French Embassy closest to where you are living there. There's lots of info on their ... Read More
Just Getting Started by GaleMarie
Hello, What are the initial steps I need to take to prepare for working in France? I am thinking it may be a VISA. Is this accurate? Thank you!!
One more note, if it's a dream to live in France than don't let anything get in your way! I was traveling here for more than 8 years for work and also because I love the culture and language. I would come and stay 6 weeks at a time . Yes ... Read More
Just Getting Started by GaleMarie
Hello, What are the initial steps I need to take to prepare for working in France? I am thinking it may be a VISA. Is this accurate? Thank you!!
Yes, there is a special visa for working here. It is very difficult to work here because they prefer to employ their own people first. Rightfully so, unless you have a special position or qualification which would make you very desirable to work ... Read More
Marry and come to France by mohammadnmb
I am a Mauritian employed on a scientific-chercheur VISA in France. I will be getting married soon to my fiancee who is an Indonesian. I'm still deciding where to be legally married based on where the procedures are simplest. I know that ...
I am American and got married in Paris within the 3 mos visa stay for France. Now I am applying directly at the prefecture for the long stay visa and Carte Se Jour. A lot of paper work but simple. Good luck ! Read More
Mistakes expats make in France by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Did you make any mistakes when you first moved to France? What were they? How did you address your mistakes? Did you learn anything from them? With hindsight, what would you do differently? Are there any tips you could ...
I'm from the States and I just want to let you know that France is a difficult place to make a business in ... it's not a supportive place for entrepreneurs ! It's a lovely place to live in many ways! Good luck and enjoy! Read More
Retiring in Europe by Ruffian Dick
I'm retiring on about $30,000 per year, entertaining the possibility of retiring in southern France or Spain. Is this at all possible or advisable? Any good areas to look at? Thanks!
I know many people who have done this! In Burgundy , it's an awesome climate and beautiful cheap housing and a healthy lifestyle ! Good wine !!!! France is awesome !!! Read More