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A Buckeye in Paris

From Buckeye to Baguette

Welcome to A Buckeye In Paris!

My name is Sarah and I moved to Paris in March 2020, a week before confinement n°1. This little corner of the internet is where you can find my tales of dealing with the ever-mystic French Administration as well as the latest baking endeavor.

I hail from the great state of Ohio, the buckeye state, and have left everything behind to join my husband (you can read the story here) in baguette country. I would not trade this life for anything! Come along with me as I explore Paris as an expat, bake my American comfort foods, and create a balanced life between French administration and la je ne sais quoi. 

  • Paperwork,  Residency & Integration in France

    Your OFII Civics Training: What to Expect Over Four Days

    Sarah / 24 December 2020

    Part of the terms of my VLS-TS were taking 4 days of civics classes that introduced me to life in France. Themes covered in these four days are understand the principales and values of France, discovering the functions of French…

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  • French Administration & Bureaucracy,  Paperwork

    Applying for Sécurité Sociale as the spouse of a French National

    Sarah / 21 December 2020

    Applying to be a part of the nation health care system in France for the first time. I applied as the spouse to a French national and was able to apply before the 3 month time-frame.

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  • French Holidays & Traditions

    My favorite classic Christmas melodies

    Sarah / 1 December 2020

    Some Christmas tunes I'd like to share with you in this holiday season. Maybe you'll find a new favorite Christmas song or rediscover an old tune! Merry Christmas!

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  • Marrying a French Citizen

    A story made for Hollywood

    Sarah / 15 November 2020

    This is us. Our story. Not the most conventional love story, but what do you do when you're 4500 miles apart? Making it work, one day at a time. Still pinching myself that we are here and we're married.

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  • Expat Life,  Personal Stories

    Five Things I’ve learned since moving to France as an American Expat.

    Sarah / 27 October 2020

    Five things I've learned since moving to France. Or five things I found that helped after researching what my next steps would be after moving to France.

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  • Paperwork,  Residency & Integration in France

    Your OFII Medical Visit: What to Expect at the Appointment

    Sarah / 2 October 2020

    Required by the terms of your visa process, a medical visit that includes en eye exam, chest x-ray, and a chat with a medical professional on your history.

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  • Paperwork,  Residency & Integration in France

    OFII Convocation Day One: Everything You Need to Know About the CIR

    Sarah / 1 October 2020

    The OFII convocation day one is a simple process that includes a language test and a personal interview with an OFII agent. This interview is to see where your needs are as you transition into French society. The first two…

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Bonjour et bienvenue!
My name is Sarah and I'm A Buckeye in Paris. I moved to Paris (only took 20 years) in 2020 because I fell in love with a Frenchman.
This blog details my American Francophile life; navigating French administration (and sharing all the details about surviving it), Paris tips and tricks, how to beat the immigrant blues and much, much more!
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