As children, we aren’t always taught that what is considered polite to you isn’t necessarily what is polite to another. As an American (especially one from the Midwest), I was raised with a distinct fear of being seen as rude, so … Continue reading
A Guide to Female Artisans and Business Owners in Nice
When you move to a new town, you need to start from scratch to find businesses. For grocery shopping, if you’re lucky, there will be a nearby supermarket, but other businesses may be further away from home. Having moved to … Continue reading
How to Apply For French Citizenship Part IV, Part 1: Decision
To see a video discussion of the information in this article click here. So on February 25th, roughly three months after my citizenship interview, I got an electronic notice that I should re-apply in two years because of “insufficient professional … Continue reading
Moving to France as a Retiree: The Journey (Part 2)
In Part 1, I described how I applied for a long-stay visa to France as an American retiree, without any EU citizenship or job. I hadn’t mentioned two items in the visa application process: You will be asked to write … Continue reading
The Ins and Outs of Moving to France with Your Dogs
As my husband and I started sharing the exciting news about our upcoming move to France with our friends and family, many asked, “Are you bringing your dogs?” I was flabbergasted to think that anyone would consider leaving their pets … Continue reading
The Most Beautiful Place in France
I know the title may be a contestable claim, and so I will add a tiny disclaimer. The Calanque de Sugiton is the most beautiful nature reserve in France that I have seen with my own eyes. What is a … Continue reading
Moving to France as a Retiree: The Journey (Part 1)
At the age of 69, I decided to move to France. I had already lived in the Paris area in my youth, first as the child of an expat working for a US company, and then as an architecture student … Continue reading
How Healthcare for Expats in France Really Works
We often get asked questions about healthcare for expats in France. This is especially true for our older audience — retirees hoping to move abroad, folks over 50 who decide to make a life for themselves in Paris or elsewhere … Continue reading
Call for Writers!
Have you ever thought about writing for The American in Paris? Now’s your chance — I’m putting out a call for new writers to join our small but mighty TAIP team. We still have plenty to share ourselves, and now … Continue reading
Understanding La Rentrée in France
I’ve always loved late summer and early fall — “back-to-school” season if you will, though I’ve been out of school for many years at this point. It feels like a fresh start in many ways. My adopted country seems to … Continue reading