How to apply for French Nationality Part One – The Paperwork
Find out if you’re eligible to apply for Nationality First things first, if you want to apply for French nationality you need to find out if you are eligible. This information can be found on the servicepublic.fr website but, it’s only in French, so here’s…
What Happens When You’re Sick in France
I often pride myself on the fact that I can answer a lot of administrative questions about life in France. I know how to get a social security number, how to rent an apartment, how to pay taxes, how to open a bank account and…
How to: Get Translation Help in Paris
I recently noticed that one of the most popular questions on the Expatriates in Paris Facebook group is: “Where can I find a reasonably priced certified translator?” As anyone who lives here knows, the French administrative services are obsessed with red tape so getting things done…
How to: Avoid Apartment Scams in Paris
So here’s the problem: After seeing several posts on various Expat pages on Facebook, I am sick and tired of seeing innocent people get scammed. Sadly, there are a lot of scams nowadays and we have to accept that there are some bad people in…
Bagging a Bargain in Paris!
As much as I love Paris, I have often found the price of certain things to be quite baffling. Things that cost next to nothing in England are triple the price here and to make matters worse, these are generally the basic necessities so you…
Getting Tested in Paris
Let’s be honest here, a lot of expats who have been living here for a while have probably wondered about getting tested at some point. I know, getting tested for STDs (sexually transmitted diseases) in beautiful Paree isn’t exactly the most romantic thing ever but…
How to get your Carte Vitale
When I first thought about writing this article I honestly debated writing: GIVE UP AND RUN AWAY, VERY FAR AWAY Why? Because the administration system in France is a huge headache. It took me two years to get my carte vitale and I nearly turned…