@Robert Uomini
American expat in France
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Speaks English, French, German, Italian.
Registration: 27 April 2021
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Biting Insects by mrice30
I live in the south of France and am being bitten by invisible bugs, they're not mosquitoes. The welts are large, itchy and red. Does anyone know what they are and how to get rid of them from my home?Thank you.
@mrice30 What does your doctor say? Diagnosis by group chat is not a good idea! Read More
ANTES driving me insane. Advice re Exchange of license? by Sepharad
I have been trying to exchange my Portuguese Drivers license for a French one...for MONTHS. I have been sent to the National police, Local police, France Services, 2 different Mairies, the Prefecture and finally ANTS.I had all the forms, had a ...
@Sepharad Maybe this is an omen telling you to apply for a French license as someone coming from outside the EU would. It would probably take less time to get your license than going through this Hell. Read More
high school by alessiacorami
I am moving in Aix en Provence and my 14 years old daughter will come to me. I need to find if there is an Italian high school. She doesn't speak French. I know there is an Italian school in Marseille.
Did you try contacting the Italian consulate in Marseille? They should know if there are any. Read More
Removal Company Horror Stories by laura jane
Be warned when you trust a removal company with all your belongings, I did and lost everything in a fire at their warehouse. To make matters worse insurance would not pay out as warehouse was not up to standard or as advertised as safe, secure units ...
@laura jane Who was the moving company? Read More
France residence form to add my name to the address by France7890
I am staying with a friend and would like to add my name to their address so I can receive mail. Also, I will need a form, or something, to indicate that this is my France address for my visa. The person I am staying with said they "think" they ...
@adrie14 I'm pretty sure this is unnecessary unless you're applying for a carte de sejour or a carte vitale, which you're not. Just add your name to your friend's mailbox. Read More
Recommendations for moving companies, US to France
My daughter will be moving her household items from California to Brittany next April. Can anyone who has shipped to France from California please share their experiences? Yes, I know about Crown International. I moved some of my stuff with them ... Read More
Life in Pau, Pyrerenees by Ctb17
Hi all, I was wondering if anyone has moved to Pau in France and what their thoughts on life there are? My partner and myself are considering moving to France and were wondering about Pau as a potential option. We currently live in the UK and ...
First thing to do is get your long-stay visa (titre de sejour), otherwise you'll have to return to the US every 90 days. You apply at the French consulate nearest you in Arizona. Then three moths after you've been living in France, you'll probably ... Read More
Keeping busy as a 70 year old expat lady by Islandlady
Hello, can anyone talk about what they do to occupy their time as a single lady>
Visit your local Centre Communitaire! You'll find interesting classes and activities and you'll meet people! Read More
New members of the France forum, introduce yourselves here - 2022 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the France forum? Don't know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on ...
@Siva V They visited central Brittany and stayed away from the coast because of the high prices and the unavailability of a large lot. Read More
New members of the France forum, introduce yourselves here - 2022 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the France forum? Don't know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on ...
@Siva V Good luck with that. My daughter and her boyfriend have spent months looking for a reasonably-priced house even away from the coast, with no success. Read More
Im planning to go and live in Chambery by Martha Leticia
Hello my name is Leticia, Im planning to go and live in Chambery, Im selling my house in Mexico, and I dont know nothings abouts the requirements to live in France, Can you help me please? Many thanks you are very kind.
*** will also have to give you a titre de long sejour if you hope to stay longer than 90 days. Or else you could get one at the French consulate in the US before you leave. Be advised, though, they're not easy to get, so don't go signing any leases ... Read More
Settling in Beziers by Daniel Guy
Greetings all. We arrived in Beziers a couple of months ago and are busy looking at property to buy. I'm English and my wife is Kenyan. We like the city, though it's a shame the pet owners here don't discourage their pets from using ...
You didn't say where in the US you're from. There are 13 states, I believe, that have reciprocal driving privileges with France. If you have a license from one of them, you're good indefinitely; otherwise, your US DL is good for a year ... Read More
New members of the France forum, introduce yourselves here - 2022 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the France forum? Don't know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on ...
You didn't say what your nationality is. If you are an EU citizen, like me, it should take about 3 months. Otherwise, it depends on what kind of a visa you're applying for. A work visa as a RE agent would probably get rejected, since the ... Read More
i wish my children to have the dual nationality by mistermob
Hello old English friends , i have a question of which i hope someone can help me , i'm English and i have been living in France for quite a long time , i wish my children to have the dual nationality , their mother is French and they were ...
I was invited by my French girlfriend to move in with her. Also, I'm a francophile from way back. Read More
i wish my children to have the dual nationality by mistermob
Hello old English friends , i have a question of which i hope someone can help me , i'm English and i have been living in France for quite a long time , i wish my children to have the dual nationality , their mother is French and they were ...
Hi Robert, We are from the Bay area too, from San Jose, CA :) Yes, in your case I see, it was easy but I heard that the children must apply for French citizenship before 21 years old if not they will have to choose one citizenship only. Is it ... Read More