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Anecdotes, observations, reviews, and how-to's from a foreigner living in Paris

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Applying for a French Visa Through VFS Global in Montréal

When I learned I’d been granted salarié status by the French government, I started planning a trip back to Canada … More

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How I Got a Carte de Séjour Salarié: Part 1

APRIL 2021 UPDATE: As of April 1st 2021, the process to sponsor a foreigner for a work permit has changed. … More

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Day Trips from Paris: Auvers-sur-Oise

There is an endless list of amazing cities and towns a train ride away from Paris – and you’d be … More

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How to Find and Rent an Apartment in Paris

I think most expatriates to the French capital will agree with me when I say that renting in Paris is … More

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How to get a French Social Security Number & Carte Vitale

For a foreigner living in France, anything involving the administration can be a nightmare. Obtaining a social security number and … More

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14 French Slang Words and Expressions You Won’t Learn in Class

When it comes to learning foreign languages, learning slang is essential to making you truly sound like a native speaker. … More

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How to Get a French Phone Number

When you first move to France, there are about a hundred different things you need to do to get set … More

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2 Cheap Ways to Learn French in Paris

If you are going to live in Paris, you have to learn to speak French. Want to make friends with … More

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Day Trips from Paris: Chantilly

Paris is fantastique and all, but sometimes a day away from the bustling capital is necessary to maintain your sanity. … More

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How to Get “French Girl Hair”

If there’s one thing I truly love about French style and beauty, it’s the focus on being fuss-free and making … More

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Want to live in Paris but don’t know where to start? Wondering what the best Sunday market is? Where the coolest vintage shops are hidden? How to rent an apartment? Find answers to all these questions and more at ‘How to Become Parisian’, a blog I started to help other francophiles who weren’t fortunate enough to be born French achieve their dream of living in the City of Light.

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