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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. 

  • Life in France,  Pregnancy

    Pregnant in France: Early Prenatal Interview : Entretien Prénatal Précoce

    Sarah / 9 October 2024

    The early prenatal interview, entretien prénatal précoce, is an appointment that allows conversation between you and your doctor/midwife about the pregnancy. This is a moment to ask any and all questions you may have.

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  • French Administration,  Pregnancy

    Pregnant in France: Declaring your pregnancy in France

    Sarah / 2 October 2024

    Declaring your pregnancy in France unlocks a whole host of next steps in your pregnancy journey. This can be done by you or your midwife by sending in a form to CAF.

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  • Life in France,  Marriage,  Paperwork

    Applying for French Nationality as an American

    Sarah / 25 September 2024

    My final step in my integration on my French journey is applying for French nationality as an American married to a French national, also known as nationalité par déclaration.

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  • Know Before You Go

    French phrases to have in your back pocket when visiting France

    Sarah / 11 September 2024

    A round-up of a few quick phrases that you can use on your next trip to France.

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

    RATP ticket price update for 2023

    Sarah / 4 January 2023

    RATP ticket price update for 2023 for Paris, Île-de-France region. Be familiar with the new price increases for public transportation and the different options available.

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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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