Life in France
Honest advice and practical insights on daily life in France as an immigrant—culture, healthcare, integration, bureaucracy, and everyday essentials.
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Understanding the color system of Paris’s trash bins
Making sense of what goes where when it comes to trash; understanding the color system of Paris's trash bins. Breaking down what goes where and other resources.
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Summer essentials to survive the Parisian heat: everything that I cannot live without in the summer.
Paris is notoriously hot in the summer. It's a fact of life you cannot escape. It's also a fact the French are not fans of air-conditioning. I've put together a list of things that are a staple in my Parisian…
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May 1st in France: May Day, Labor day and the Fête du Muguets
Happy May Day! Today is a celebration of workers' rights here in France and we also give little bouquets of lily of the valley to our loved ones to wish them luck and happiness.
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Celebrating Easter in France: From Pagan celebrations to Catholic traditions.
Easter celebrations in France are a family affair. A long weekend with a big meal, a hunt for Easter eggs that were brought by flying church bells and much more!
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Filing French Taxes as an American living in France
What you need to know as an American expat filing French taxes for the first time. Thresholds, processes, and required forms.
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Everything you need to know about filing US Federal Taxes as an American Expat living abroad
Filing taxes as an American living abroad does not need to be daunting or scary. Finding the right tax preparation service is only a click away! Here's what you need to know and how to prepare for this year!
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What is the état des lieux d’entrée et de sortie? And why is it important?
When you've found your French apartment, before you sign on the dotted line, you'll need to do an inventory of the unit. This is called the état des lieux. This is a process that is done at the beginning of…
