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5 Lessons I Learned from the French

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I’ve learned a few lessons during my first 6 months of living in France. Over the past few in particular, I’ve noticed myself starting to adopt mindsets and approaches that inherently go against my cultural grain. To be honest, many … Continue reading →

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Tagged adjusting, beauty, culture, differences, French culture, lessons, navigating, park

Mar·27

How to Spend a Day in Lyon

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Only a 2-hour train ride from Paris, Lyon is a great city for exploring the southeastern side of France. With an accessible airport, well-connected train stations, and an exceptional metro, I’d argue that it is the most visitor-friendly city in … Continue reading →

Posted in Day Trips, European Life and Travel, Life in France

Tagged Day Trips, explore, getaway, Lyon, Southern France, travel, trip, weekend

Feb·20

A French Classroom

How I Got a Job Teaching in France (and How You Can Too)

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In the fall of 2023, I was heartbroken. I had just returned to the United States after two months in France. I spent the summer interning with a mission organization abroad and fell in love with the country in the … Continue reading →

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Tagged get a job in France, job, learning French, learning the language, TAPIF, teaching

Dec·05

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The American in Paris began as a simple chronicle of one man’s immigration journey and grew into a team-based long-term project to help Americans legally and culturally adapt to life in France.  Learn about our team here. To work with our parent company, Plume Content, click here.

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But…We may have already answered some of your questions (for free!) in these articles

Which Visa? Visitor or Profession Liberale?

Our Accountant Recommendations

How to Become an Au Pair

How to Get Paid to Teach in France

How to Get a Student Visa

How to Get an APS Visa

How to Get a Vie Privee et Familiale (VPF) Visa

How to Get a Passeport Talent Visa

How to Renew a Passeport Talent Visa

How to Get CAF

How to Get a Ten-Year Resident Card

How to take an A2 DELF Test

How to take a B1 DELF Test

How to take a B2 DELF Test

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When you’re in America applying

When you first arrive in Paris

Get a French Bank Account (it’s not optional)

Renewal

Getting a new recipisse

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Profession Liberale (citizenship path)

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2nd appointment

OFII

Getting into the health care system

Business Taxes

Getting a 4-year residence card

Renewing a 4-year Profession Liberale visa

Continuing Education Money via FIFPL

Business Change of Address

Citizenship (par décret)

Documents

Interview Prep

The Interview

Decision, Part I

Marriage

Civil Ceremony

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