mousemac
English expat in France
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Registration: 29 June 2016
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Opening a bank account in france by Guest5973
Hello everyone. I m just new in france and recently got married with my french husband. I m not yet employed and still looking for job and learning french. I would like to open a bank account here to be able to save my allowance from my father in ...
I think Revolut use a forum to do the Q&A stuff. It's not easy to navigate - or I am perhps not good at forums :/ . Why not open an account anyway - it won't cost you anything - and then make use of the internal chatbots or actual ... Read More
Opening a bank account in france by Guest5973
Hello everyone. I m just new in france and recently got married with my french husband. I m not yet employed and still looking for job and learning french. I would like to open a bank account here to be able to save my allowance from my father in ...
I opened a Revolut account to rid myself of unreasonable fees. It has saved me a small fortune up to now. I have done very little of any size with it. But the organisation is impressive and their security is awesome! Why not go to their website and ... Read More
Opening a bank account in france by Guest5973
Hello everyone. I m just new in france and recently got married with my french husband. I m not yet employed and still looking for job and learning french. I would like to open a bank account here to be able to save my allowance from my father in ...
You might consider putting your money into a Revolut account. It's an online account run via your phone and offers best exchange rates and a card. But no cheque services. All the French banks I've seen are rubbish and charge you for nothing. Read More
Renewal of carte de séjour post Brexit by Tracey11
I applied for a carte de séjour en February 2019 valid for 10 years and now have to renew/change it because of Brexit. I just cannot find out how to renew it as the websites don’t have the option for this in view of Brexit. Anyone else ...
https://contacts-demarches.interieur.gouv.fr/brexit/brexit-residence-permit-application/ Read More
Organic products in France by Bhavna
Hello everyone, As a consumer in France, you may seek to maintain a healthy lifestyle by choosing mostly organic products. If you do favour such products, we would like to know more about your consumption habits. Is it easy to find organic ...
Organic products are abundant in France. Look for the "Bio" word, which is equivalent to "organic". The main label to look out for is shown here. ... Read More
The pet culture in France by Priscilla
Hey everyone, Pets are an integral part of a lot of families. So much so that they would never consider moving abroad without them. Before doing so, it would be important to know the pet culture in France just to make sure that their little ...
Yes, it is common for families to have pets. Pets are well tolerated as long as they don't make a nuisance of themselves. You can find everything you need, especially grooming. People do spend a lot on their pets, yes. Many pets - particularly ... Read More
Clearing your belongings through customs in France by Priscilla
Hello everyone, During ones big move abroad, shipping personal belongings to the host country can be stressful. Customs regulations differ from one country to another and you never quite know what to expect when trying to recover your belongings ...
I want to know that, too. :) I've a lot of stuff in storage and no idea what to expect, when I try to get it here. Read More
Finding your bearings in France by Priscilla
Hello, While technology has definitely helped us navigate ourselves more easily in most countries, it's not the case everywhere. How do you get to your destinations and navigate yourself in France? Do you use gps systems such as google/apple ...
I like Google Maps because I can see the route, as opposed to GPS systems that only tell you what to do next. But Google Maps recently landed us twice in the back of beyond - once in town and the other time in the mountains - in two days. We now ... Read More
Finding your bearings in France by Priscilla
Hello, While technology has definitely helped us navigate ourselves more easily in most countries, it's not the case everywhere. How do you get to your destinations and navigate yourself in France? Do you use gps systems such as google/apple ...
I use Moovit for everything. It's especially good for public transport and will find you the best route and guide you through it, step by step. Read More
The nightlife scene in France by Priscilla
Hello, Having access to a good nightlife scene can be a determining factor for many expats upon choosing their next destination. Tell us more about the nightlife in France. In France, what is the nighlife culture like: is it common for people ...
I never cease to be astounded by the question "What is X like in France?" France is a huge country. Is it safe at night? What is there to do at night? *Whaaaat!!!!???* Would you dream of asking that of 'America'? "Is it safe ... Read More
Cooking like a local in France by Priscilla
Hello, Enjoying the local food of your expat country is great, but learning to cook the dishes yourself is even better. Please share what it's like cooking like a local in France. What are some of the most popular local dishes that are easy to ...
Do not know where you came from, Nanny, but you'll find top-quality ingredients here in France, and a lot of organic [it's called 'bio'] produce. France is one of the most particular places in the world when it comes to food ... Read More
Cooking like a local in France by Priscilla
Hello, Enjoying the local food of your expat country is great, but learning to cook the dishes yourself is even better. Please share what it's like cooking like a local in France. What are some of the most popular local dishes that are easy to ...
Ratatouille is vegan through and through, have no fear :) There is no other version, although it's often served as an accompaniment to other dishes. Read More
Cooking like a local in France by Priscilla
Hello, Enjoying the local food of your expat country is great, but learning to cook the dishes yourself is even better. Please share what it's like cooking like a local in France. What are some of the most popular local dishes that are easy to ...
I live in the South. In my kitchen - always - are cold-pressed virgin olive oil, big purple garlics, shallots, red and green poivrons [bell peppers; capsicums], courgettes, aubergines, tomatoes and local herbs picked in the hills and hung up to ... Read More
The best apps for expats in France by Priscilla
Hello, We invite you to share information regarding some of the apps that have helped to facilitate your move abroad in France. This will help expats-to-be who are making the move as well. Which apps did you use while preparing your move to ...
Do you know anywhere in France outside of Paris, Darling? Read More
The best apps for expats in France by Priscilla
Hello, We invite you to share information regarding some of the apps that have helped to facilitate your move abroad in France. This will help expats-to-be who are making the move as well. Which apps did you use while preparing your move to ...
Moovit. Without any hesitation, the best all-round app for finding your way from any A to any B, via public transport. Also informs about local traffic flow and warns of potential delays. [and it will order you an Uber, too] Happy landings! Read More