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selm2327

selm2327

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American expat in France

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About me

American

Lives in Orléans

Speaks English, German, French

Registration: 27 September 2015

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selm2327 replied to a thread
8 years ago
Nim0

Where can I buy/renew an International Driving Permit in France? by Nim0

Hi I have an IDP from the AA and it expires soon. Where can i renew or buy another to rent a car? Thanks

selm2327

Hello, I filled out the AAA form, mailed it in with a check and about a month or so later, I had my int'l permit. Note that it can take some time. Perhaps you could have them expedite the mailing if you need it sooner; might just cost you more ... Read More

selm2327 replied to a thread
8 years ago
nina huss

Hi! I am looking for people in Orleans! by nina huss

Hello I just moved here from the Paris region and I am looking for people to go out, share experience!

selm2327

Hi Tracey! I'm so happy you messaged me! I live in Orleans and would love to meet up sometime! Currently I'm back in the states visiting my family and friends but I'll be back in Orleans mid-Sept. To answer your question, there's ... Read More

selm2327 replied to a thread
8 years ago
nina huss

Hi! I am looking for people in Orleans! by nina huss

Hello I just moved here from the Paris region and I am looking for people to go out, share experience!

selm2327

Hi Christina, Did you ever move to Orleans? I'm an American living in Orleans and if you're here, I'd love to meet up sometime! Lmk :) -Sarah Read More

selm2327 replied to a thread
9 years ago
Lindajeane

Finding your own jobs once in France with visitor visa? by Lindajeane

Hello, does anyone reading this have a good experience of finding work on your own once you were already in France, on a visitor's visa? If so, did you have to leave the country in order to change your visa to a worker's visa? You have to ...

selm2327

Hello Lindajeane, I'm not sure if you would need to leave the country in order to change your status. However, before you get to that point, you need a visa that allows you to work and live in France. If you don't have a work visa or a ... Read More

selm2327 replied to a thread
9 years ago
sarahvonawsm

Any Chicagoans in Paris? by sarahvonawsm

Who is representing the midwest here? :)

selm2327

Hi Amy, and welcome to France! I would love to meet up with you and hang out. I totally understand how you feel being in a new place without friends and your support system. I'm also here with my husband for his job...so you're not alone!! ... Read More

selm2327 replied to a thread
9 years ago
sarahvonawsm

Any Chicagoans in Paris? by sarahvonawsm

Who is representing the midwest here? :)

selm2327

I'm representing the good 'ol midwest US of A...(I'm from Minneapolis) but I live down in Orleans, about an hour SW of Paris...let me know if you're ever in the area or want to meet up somewhere :) take care! Read More

selm2327 replied to a thread
9 years ago
sarahvonawsm

Any Chicagoans in Paris? by sarahvonawsm

Who is representing the midwest here? :)

selm2327

I'm representing the good 'ol midwest US of A...but I'm down in Orleans, about an hour SW of Paris...let me know if you're ever in the area or want to meet up somewhere :) take care! Read More

selm2327 replied to a thread
9 years ago
nina huss

Hi! I am looking for people in Orleans! by nina huss

Hello I just moved here from the Paris region and I am looking for people to go out, share experience!

selm2327

Hello! I'm an American, moving to Orleans with my French husband in early October, and I'm wondering if there are any other Americans or English speakers in the area...? Or any expat groups that meet up? I've read about some but the ... Read More