How to Send French Registered Mail (Lettre Recommandée) Online
In some instances, you may need to send a Lettre Recommandée, or Registered Letter, during your time as…
How to Prevent a Burglary in Your Paris Apartment: Lessons Learned
Apartment burglary is an unfortunate reality of living in Paris and it can be devastating if you are…
29 Surprising France Burglary Statistics, including Paris Break-ins
Paris is unfortunately known for its burglaries, house robberies, and apartment break-ins. Criminals have always targeted tourists due…
On the last day of my trip to Deauville, I received a call from my building superintendent at…
Support Kiosk for Foreigners in Front of the Paris Préfecture
The notoriously bureaucratic Paris Prefecture has recently integrated some digital technology to streamline the reception of foreigners by…
I lived in New York for seven years before leaving several years ago. While I loved living in…
If you live in France, you need to pay your residence tax following the year you lived in…
Can You Travel to France with a Récépissé and Expired French Visa?
I found myself in a tricky situation last fall. My French long-stay visa had expired, and all I…
Going to the gynecologist isn’t always at the top of our minds when we move to a foreign…
French grocery stores aren’t all that different from American ones even if they are set up a little…
What are the Best French Cell Phone Plans for Expats in France?
You got your visa, you found an apartment, you opened a French bank account and now you want…
I recently completed the process to renew my long-stay visa at the Paris Préfecture on September 8. Less…