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
How to Become a Doctor in France
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
Podcast Appearance and a 12 Days of Christmas Sale on Moving to France!
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
Going to University in France
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
Can I (Legally) Work Remotely in France?
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
Finding Your Dream Home in Paris Part II: Financing and Signing for Your Property
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
Finding Your Dream Home in Paris Part I: Location, Location, Location
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
How to Take a French B1 DELF Test
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
We Wrote a Book, Part III: Promotion (Help Us Get the Word Out!)
So now that you’ve had a chance to hear Molli and I opine on the book-writing experience for 29 Days to France, we are asking for your help as we get closer to the “big” launch of the book. This … Continue reading
What It’s Like Living In The “Worst” Part Of Paris
It’s no secret that finding an apartment is difficult in Paris. People don’t realize how small this city is. For comparison, London is 600 square miles while Paris is 40 square miles. Consider this, and then remember how much space … Continue reading