Some months ago, at the height of the transportation strikes, several well-meaning acquaintances messaged me with concern or asked on behalf of friends who were considering travel plans whether it was indeed safe to visit Paris. These people didn’t need … Continue reading
“Well, to understand these protests, you have to understand how the French see their life and work narrative,” I told a client last week. “They go to school, get a degree or certification, work until they are 62, and then … Continue reading
Being in a foreign country and having some sort of civil or criminal issue and not knowing who to reach out to for help is truly overwhelming. Not being able to afford the help is even worse. Luckily, France is … Continue reading
Becoming a doctor in France is not easy, and it’s a brave choice. Medical studies in France are known to be the most difficult and challenging studies of the country. The selection process for medical school is also rumored to … Continue reading
I recently appeared on Meet the Expats to talk about my ten years of living in France and my reflections on the journey. You can find it wherever you like to listen to your podcasts or via the direct player … Continue reading
In our ongoing mission to provide the widest range of information, we’re trying something new by having a French author pen an article for us. Just because it’s The American in Paris doesn’t mean we can’t ask for help from … Continue reading
Business owners who have conversations with accountants about classifying business expenses or certain depreciation strategies are used to hearing two words when we pose a question hoping for a yes or no answer: “it depends.” I fully understand this answer … Continue reading
If you’ve decided to stay in Paris long term, you may become interested in owning rather than renting. In Part One of this two-part series, I outlined how to find your ideal property. Now, as you follow your dream of … Continue reading
If you’ve made the decision to stay for the long haul in Paris, you should be thinking about purchasing your primary residence. As a friend once said to me, paying rent is money thrown away. In spite of rent control, … Continue reading
If you don’t know what the DELF system is, I explained it in my article on my first DELF experience, taking the A2 exam in Annecy. Gracie wrote an article about taking the B2, and now I’m filling in the … Continue reading