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French Visa and Residency Terms Explained
Visa? Titre de séjour? Carte de séjour? Récéipissé? A little lost? Here's everything you need to know about French visa terminology. Because I needed to look these terms so now you don't have to!
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Thriving in a tiny Parisian apartment
Tiny Paris Apartment living : how I live in a 230 sq. ft. studio apartment peacefully without pulling my hair out or tripping over each other. Also, all my favorite home goods stores and the deets on where to find…
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Your French Tax ID Number (Numéro Fiscal): What It Is and How to Get It
What is a numéro fiscal (SPI number) in France, why you need one, and how to get yours, whether you're a resident, expat, or non-resident with French income.
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Picking Up Your Carte de Séjour in France
The final step in getting my titre de séjour, picking it up from the Préfecture. Pleasantly surprised in the process especially since I had to email them after 2 months since I had no news.
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What to order on a Parisian terrace this summer // 2021 edition
Looking for something new to drink on the patio when they open? Wanting to blend in like a Parisian? I've compiled a list of drinks that are a classic to order on any patio (in France) and also included recipes…
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The French Dossier: What It Is and What You Need
Pulling together my research into a staple in an expat's daily life in France, the dossier . A full breakdown of what a French dossier is and what it is used for, how to maintain it and some tips and…
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Apartment Hunting in Paris: A Guide for American Expats
Apartment hunting in Paris can seem overwhelming, especially if you don't know where to start . I've compiled my own tips and tricks for venturing into this process, how to read a listing, what I found that worked (and didn't),…
