Living in Vancouver, wanting to move to Paris

Last activity 27 April 2011 by capes78700

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brendafNew member21 April 2011 06:14:36

Hello

I recently went to Paris and absolutely fell in love with the city. I learned that as a Canadian citizen I can apply for a Youth Exchange Visa and move to Paris for 6 months. I am planning on doing this Spring 2012. I am currently starting to learn French. I am looking for any help/advice/info I can get from people who have lived or are living in Paris. I have looked into finding a job and a place to stay, but it's overwhelming so I wanted a personal opinion and account to help me out. So if anyone can help me, it would be greatly appreciated.

Thank you Merci

-Brenda

ChristineViP21 April 2011 08:04:58

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Hi Brenda,

Welcome on Expat-blog!

I have moved your topic on the Paris forum for better visibility.

I suggest you to view the "Life in France expatriate guide".

Wish you good luck
Christine

brendafNew member21 April 2011 23:15:39

I am trying to send private messages to other Canadians who are living in Paris asking for help/advice/info but it says my account hasn't been fully activated yet. Is there any way to speed that up? Thanks

YudViP22 April 2011 05:25:12

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Everything is explained here: https://www.expat.com/forum/viewtopic.php?id=23238

brendafNew member24 April 2011 18:51:31

Has anyone heard any info about working as an au pair in Paris? I am finding a lot of info about doing this but I was hoping someone would have an actual experience in doing this and if it's a good deal. It looks like either that or teaching would be the easiest way to find work. Any suggestions?

capes78700Serial expat27 April 2011 10:25:29

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Hello,
I think it's could be more easier to work around Paris. I had often heard "au pair" in the departments around Paris, maybe it's possible...
I had a french friend who worked in an english family at Saint-Germain-en-Laye.
Maybe, in september 2012 I can ask you to take care of my baby if I'll have one ^^

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