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How to Get Free Legal Help in France

Posted by Yasmina Micu

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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 →

Posted in Life in France

Tagged French law, legal issues

Feb·16

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How to Become a Doctor in France 

Posted by Yasmina Micu

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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 →

Posted in Life in France

Tagged doctor, medical school

Jan·16

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Podcast Appearance and a 12 Days of Christmas Sale on Moving to France!

Posted by Stephen Heiner

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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 →

Posted in 29 Days to France

Tagged citizenship, residency

Dec·25

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Going to University in France

Posted by Yasmina Micu

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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 →

Posted in Life in France

Tagged college, doctorate, masters, university

Dec·23

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Can I (Legally) Work Remotely in France?

Posted by Stephen Heiner

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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 →

Posted in Life in France

Tagged remote work, remote work in France, working in France

Nov·25

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Finding Your Dream Home in Paris Part II: Financing and Signing for Your Property

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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 →

Posted in Life in Paris

Tagged apartments in Paris, real estate

Nov·08

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Finding Your Dream Home in Paris Part I: Location, Location, Location

Posted by doli

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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 →

Posted in Life in Paris

Tagged apartments in Paris, real estate

Sep·20

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How to Take a French B1 DELF Test

Posted by Stephen Heiner

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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 →

Posted in Life in France

Tagged B1, DALF, DELF

Sep·05

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We Wrote a Book, Part III: Promotion (Help Us Get the Word Out!)

Posted by Stephen Heiner

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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 →

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Tagged 29 Days to France

Aug·19

What It’s Like Living In The “Worst” Part Of Paris

Posted by Alexa Bloomfield

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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 →

Posted in Life in Paris

Tagged apartment-hunting, apartments, apartments in Paris

Aug·09

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