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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. 

  • Know Before You Go,  Travel

    Transportation Strike for March 2023 for Paris and the Île de France region (unlimited strike action)

    Sarah / 6 March 2023

    Strike information for March 2023 that is planned in Paris and the Île de France region. This covers the RATP, SNCF, and Transilien public transportation systems.

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  • Know Before You Go,  Life in France,  Travel

    Navigating a transportation strike when in Paris

    Sarah / 21 February 2023

    Navigating a transportation strike when in Paris isn't meant to damper your plans. Just plan accordingly, check the latest info and figure out alternative ways. Here's some ways around that.

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  • Events,  Know Before You Go,  Life in France,  Travel

    Transportation Strike for Tuesday, February 7, 2023 for Paris and the Île de France region

    Sarah / 7 February 2023

    Transportation strike for Tuesday February 7, 2023 for Paris and the Île de France region. What you need to know for closures and timetables.

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  • Events,  Know Before You Go,  Life in France,  Travel

    Transportation Strike for Tuesday January 31, 2023 for Paris and Île de France region

    Sarah / 31 January 2023

    Transportation Strike for Tuesday January 31, 2023 for Paris and the Île de France region. Includes public transportation on the SNCF, RATP, and Transilien networks. Please check timetables before heading out there today.

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  • Life in France,  OFII,  Paperwork

    Taking the TCF for my carte de résidence application

    Sarah / 26 January 2023

    My experience taking the TCF for my carte de résident application at the préfecture. Taking about where I went for the test, how much it cost, how the test went and my results.

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  • French Administration,  Life in France,  Paperwork

    Applying for the French 10-year residency permit

    Sarah / 20 January 2023

    It's time for the renewal of my residency permit and I'll be asking for the 10-year residency card. Here's what that process looks like, through the Hauts-de-Seine préfecture.

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  • Events,  Know Before You Go,  Life in France,  Travel

    Transportation Strike for Thursday January 19, 2023 for Paris and Île de France.

    Sarah / 19 January 2023

    Transportation strike for Thursday January 19, 2023 information for Paris and the Île de France region. This only includes public transportation for the SNCF, RATP and Transilien lines.

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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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  • Transportation Strike for March 2023 for Paris and the Île de France region (unlimited strike action)
  • Navigating a transportation strike when in Paris
  • Transportation Strike for Tuesday, February 7, 2023 for Paris and the Île de France region
  • Transportation Strike for Tuesday January 31, 2023 for Paris and Île de France region
  • Taking the TCF for my carte de résidence application

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