Tale
@talatta
French citizen
Forum posts
94
Contacts
2
About me
French
Lives in Montpellier
Speaks French,English,Norwegian
Registration: 08 March 2011
Advice by Tforce87
Hi! im looking for any advice, or information. I was denied a longstay visa for france, i appealed and still waiting for answer, i plan to go as planned to marry my Fiance, then come back to America to apply for spouse of french national. Is this ...
It might happen.But there's nothing scary about those interviews. It's just to see if it's a real relationship. The questions are to see if you know each other. " Where did you meet? Does he/she have any siblings? What does their ... Read More
Advice by Tforce87
Hi! im looking for any advice, or information. I was denied a longstay visa for france, i appealed and still waiting for answer, i plan to go as planned to marry my Fiance, then come back to America to apply for spouse of french national. Is this ...
You're welcome. You'll soon get used to French bureaucracy I'm on the exact opposite side of France,in Montpellier. But who knows 😁 Read More
Advice by Tforce87
Hi! im looking for any advice, or information. I was denied a longstay visa for france, i appealed and still waiting for answer, i plan to go as planned to marry my Fiance, then come back to America to apply for spouse of french national. Is this ...
Yes. But that will be much less complicated 😊 Read More
Advice by Tforce87
Hi! im looking for any advice, or information. I was denied a longstay visa for france, i appealed and still waiting for answer, i plan to go as planned to marry my Fiance, then come back to America to apply for spouse of french national. Is this ...
You come to France a a tourist. You have to live with your fiancee/husband for 6 months before you can apply for the spouse resident permit. So you'll be undocumented for a while.(Less than 6 months in your case,since you're allowed to stay ... Read More
Advice by Tforce87
Hi! im looking for any advice, or information. I was denied a longstay visa for france, i appealed and still waiting for answer, i plan to go as planned to marry my Fiance, then come back to America to apply for spouse of french national. Is this ...
Ask your fiancee to contact Les Amoureux au Ban Public. We help people with this exact issue every day. It's,as a said,a very common way to proceed . Read More
Advice by Tforce87
Hi! im looking for any advice, or information. I was denied a longstay visa for france, i appealed and still waiting for answer, i plan to go as planned to marry my Fiance, then come back to America to apply for spouse of french national. Is this ...
Most mixed couples do it that way. It's the easiest way,if you can afford to stay 6 months without working. You will in deed be sort of illegal,which is hard for some people to wrap their head around :D But as spouse of a French citizen you ... Read More
Advice by Tforce87
Hi! im looking for any advice, or information. I was denied a longstay visa for france, i appealed and still waiting for answer, i plan to go as planned to marry my Fiance, then come back to America to apply for spouse of french national. Is this ...
As long as you enter France legally you can obtain a residence permit by marriage. Place bans is a formality to do before the marriage. Don't worry ,the town hall will explain everything. Just remember NOT to file your demand for resident ... Read More
Advice by Tforce87
Hi! im looking for any advice, or information. I was denied a longstay visa for france, i appealed and still waiting for answer, i plan to go as planned to marry my Fiance, then come back to America to apply for spouse of french national. Is this ...
You're welcome 😊 I volunteer with Les Amoureux au Ban Public and I know how overwhelming French paperwork can seem! Read More
Advice by Tforce87
Hi! im looking for any advice, or information. I was denied a longstay visa for france, i appealed and still waiting for answer, i plan to go as planned to marry my Fiance, then come back to America to apply for spouse of french national. Is this ...
Tell him to get in touch with the organization "Les Amoureux au Ban Public " by mail or facebook (There isn't a local group near Abbeville). They will guide and help you all the way,free of any charge. Don't worry. It's not as ... Read More
Advice by Tforce87
Hi! im looking for any advice, or information. I was denied a longstay visa for france, i appealed and still waiting for answer, i plan to go as planned to marry my Fiance, then come back to America to apply for spouse of french national. Is this ...
As said above,you don't need a visa to marry. You just need to have entered France legally. Where does your future husband live? Do not spend time and money on a lawyer,you don't need one. The procedure is simple. Read More
Advice by Tforce87
Hi! im looking for any advice, or information. I was denied a longstay visa for france, i appealed and still waiting for answer, i plan to go as planned to marry my Fiance, then come back to America to apply for spouse of french national. Is this ...
Hi. If you planned to get married in France you don't need to go back to apply for a visa. Most people marry and then apply for residence permit after six months of living together. The drawback is that you can't work for that period. But ... Read More
Once PACsed does long-stay visa application for spouse apply? by GuestPoster2765
I am an American PACSed with a French national and looking at the long-stay visa application options. Do I apply as a tourist or as the spouse of a French citizen? I can't find this information anywhere. Thank you for your help! Also, if PACS ...
Hi. If you want a resident permit based on the pacs you MUST prove 12 months of uninterrupted living together in France before applying. While marriage gives a full right to a permit,it's given to pacsed as a favour from the prefer. It's ... Read More
Short stay visa refused for Filipina by Justin_53
Hi, I have a girlfriend in philippines, we applied for a short stay visa in france, we had all documents needed but, her visa got refused because they are thinking she might overstay in france even tho I gave the embassy my living adress with a ...
If you marry in France you don't need to go back afterwards unless you prefer to.You can apply for a carte de sejour after six months of living together in France. Read More
American wanting to claim French citizenship through parentage? by Kelmain
I am an adult (well over 18) with a French mother and American father and would like to claim (or find out if I already have) French Citizenship. Some notable facts which may or may not impact things: - I was born in America and lived there most ...
One is French through birth,but in your case it might be more complicated since the citizenship wasn't claimed before your majority and since your mother is no longer there. Try Nantes despite what the embassy said. And maybe ask for your ... Read More
American wanting to claim French citizenship through parentage? by Kelmain
I am an adult (well over 18) with a French mother and American father and would like to claim (or find out if I already have) French Citizenship. Some notable facts which may or may not impact things: - I was born in America and lived there most ...
To see if you're French,contact Service Central d'État Civil in Nantes. That's where all births of French citizens born abroad are registered,if your parents did the paperwork. If you're not,your possibilities of becoming one ... Read More
Married to a French man by meghannrobbe
Bonjour! My husband and I got married here in the US. He is now back home in France and I really want to join him. But I am getting so overwhelmed with the requirements and laws involved. Please tell me this is easier than it seems?! And do you ...
When you're married to a French citizen it's not regroupement familial. That is a whole different procedure,nothing to do with you. You,or rather your spouse,will be asking for a visa de long sejour. A category D visa. She'll need to ... Read More
Married to a French man by meghannrobbe
Bonjour! My husband and I got married here in the US. He is now back home in France and I really want to join him. But I am getting so overwhelmed with the requirements and laws involved. Please tell me this is easier than it seems?! And do you ...
That's correct. It's not necessarily faster if she goes back to Brazil .But that's your call. I volunteer with Les Amoureux au Ban Public,a NGO helping mixed couples with the paper work,and we usually recommend that people stay in France ... Read More
Married to a French man by meghannrobbe
Bonjour! My husband and I got married here in the US. He is now back home in France and I really want to join him. But I am getting so overwhelmed with the requirements and laws involved. Please tell me this is easier than it seems?! And do you ...
Hi! Not at all.After the marriage,you need to live together for 6 months before filing a residence permit demand at la préfecture. You need proof that you live together: edf,phone,assurance etc in both names. It is VERY important she ... Read More
Filipina Getting married. How to get permanent visa? by Darling34
Hello , I am darling i just new here in france im getting married in october i am confused becoz i dont know what and where i go after the wedding my husband to be is not permanently living here.... what i want to know do i need to go back to my ...
Hi. You can apply for a tourist visa (usually 90 days max) ,not a long stay visa. Read More
Dealing with huissier du justice by PhilipII
This is messy. I have two sons who live with me. One has autism and I cant praise French Social Services enough for their support. Their French mother, whom I separated from in 2002 is forbidden to enter the same town as the children. It was a ...
Hi. You aren't in anyway responsible for her debts,unless you signed anything. And I suppose this insurance isn't in your name? As long as the claims are in her name,you risk nothing. If a letter arrives,do not sign for it if it's ... Read More
Long stay visa by fentonsat59
Hey guys right here goes.. My wife and I would like to live in France. We are currently living in Australia. I am a kiwi married to a french citizen. We got married in Australia and have a daughter who is one year's old. She was born in ...
You need visa conjoint de français Read More
American marrying a French man - help please!!! by EmmaWhite
Hello All, I am an American woman (28) who wants to marry my French boyfriend of over 5 years and settle long term in France. I'm hoping that someone who has had experience in this can give me some advice, because the information out there is so ...
As spouse of a French citizen,you don't need to provide that info. In the case you ask for a permit based on something else,you might. Depending on the permit. The amount is the equivalent of RSA (a French social aide) which is around 550 ... Read More
Married to a French man by meghannrobbe
Bonjour! My husband and I got married here in the US. He is now back home in France and I really want to join him. But I am getting so overwhelmed with the requirements and laws involved. Please tell me this is easier than it seems?! And do you ...
If you are already married to him in the states,you just need to legalise the marriage with French authorities,and than file for a spouse visa. If you are going to get married in France,you come (on a tourist visa for countries that need a visa to ... Read More
Married to a French man by meghannrobbe
Bonjour! My husband and I got married here in the US. He is now back home in France and I really want to join him. But I am getting so overwhelmed with the requirements and laws involved. Please tell me this is easier than it seems?! And do you ...
Hi! If you're legally married in the states you do NOT need to get married again here! You just need to register you marriage in France,in order for you to get a spouse resident permit. Tell your husband he needs to "transcrire le ... Read More
Fiance visa by I am Lily 1632
Hi everyone!I'd like to ask what are the requirements for fiance visa in france I got my visa refusal for applying tourist in france now I'm planning not to appeal but to change it to fiance visa.thank you for all your help.I'm from the ...
Hi! You can also enter on a tourist visa,get married here,and apply for spouse resident permit after six months of living together in France. A lot of couples do it that way. A residence permit is not required to get married in France.But you need ... Read More
Friends in Montpellier? by celia501
Hi everyone! My name is Celia, I'm from Boston USA, and I've lived in Montpellier with my boyfriend since August. My boyfriend is French and I'm currently learning the language at a university here. I've been finding it very ...
I suppose you're young? There is an English café-bookshop,rue du Bras de fer,which is a meeting place for a lot of students eager to speak English. It's called..the English Bookshop 😁 There's also a sort of American wives ... Read More
Preparing my case for "carte de sejour conjoint" by Sam_El Mauriziano
Bonjour, I will soon make my way to the "prefecture de Nice" to submit my demand for "carte de sejour conjoint EU" Did anybody on the forum went through the same thing more or less, what are the things to know? questions to ...
I was married to a French,but my procedure took place more than 20 years ago! Things have changed. I'm volunteering at Ban Public,so I meet quite a few couples in your case. Normally,you won't go through an interview. That's why your ... Read More
Preparing my case for "carte de sejour conjoint" by Sam_El Mauriziano
Bonjour, I will soon make my way to the "prefecture de Nice" to submit my demand for "carte de sejour conjoint EU" Did anybody on the forum went through the same thing more or less, what are the things to know? questions to ...
I was married to a French,but my procedure took place more than 20 years ago! Things have changed. I'm volunteering at Ban Public,so I meet quite a few couples in your case. Normally,you won't go through an interview. That's why your ... Read More
Preparing my case for "carte de sejour conjoint" by Sam_El Mauriziano
Bonjour, I will soon make my way to the "prefecture de Nice" to submit my demand for "carte de sejour conjoint EU" Did anybody on the forum went through the same thing more or less, what are the things to know? questions to ...
Oh,sorry. Nice,saw it now If you have ANY trouble,get in touch with Les Amoureux au Ban Public,the Marseille office is your closest. They can help you. Read More
Preparing my case for "carte de sejour conjoint" by Sam_El Mauriziano
Bonjour, I will soon make my way to the "prefecture de Nice" to submit my demand for "carte de sejour conjoint EU" Did anybody on the forum went through the same thing more or less, what are the things to know? questions to ...
In that case,know that normally when you get your récépissé de demande (proof of your demand of carte de séjour,not the final answer),it's supposed to mention you have the right to work during the waiting time. They tend to ... Read More
Preparing my case for "carte de sejour conjoint" by Sam_El Mauriziano
Bonjour, I will soon make my way to the "prefecture de Nice" to submit my demand for "carte de sejour conjoint EU" Did anybody on the forum went through the same thing more or less, what are the things to know? questions to ...
Hi. Are you married or paces? Make sure you have the required 6 or 12 months of living.together (depending if it's marriage or pacs.). They ask for minimum 1 proof/month Read More
Who to hire for help with dual citizenship for my children by singermama
I haven't been able to find easy to understand information on how to extend my French/American citizenship to my children. It has to be done before they are age 18 (time is running out for one of them) and I need to go through the process of ...
Do not hire anyone.No need to pay for that.Get in touch with the nearest Les Amoureux aux ban public.They will help you free of charge.They help bi-national couples and families Read More
American applying for Long stay spouse visa to France by americangirl14
Hello everyone! Here's the low down! My fiance (french) and I (american) are soon to be married here in Paris. I'm only on a 90 day visa, therefore I have return to the US to get my spouse visa to return. My consulate the French Embassy in ...
Hi! You won't get your spouse carte de sejour before you can prove 6 months of uninterrupted married life in France. Read More
Getting married in France what kind of visa do I need after? by jaimevalencia
Bonjour, everyone Thank you for taking the time to look over my post, I have a question about marriage visas. I'm currently living in Paris, have been for about 2 months now. I've been coming here on and off since my partner is a French ...
Ok, Paris 😊 Saw it now.Get in touch with Les Amoureux au Ban public,collectif région parisienne. They can help with the paper work. It's free, of course. Read More
Getting married in France what kind of visa do I need after? by jaimevalencia
Bonjour, everyone Thank you for taking the time to look over my post, I have a question about marriage visas. I'm currently living in Paris, have been for about 2 months now. I've been coming here on and off since my partner is a French ...
Hi. After you get married (in France),you need to assemble proof of living together for 6 months. Then ,not before a full six months!,you apply for a visa conjoint de français. Which town do you live in? Read More
Change of Visa status
You can always change status.Visa status depends on the situation in the moment. The question is whether you demand is accepted by the préfecture. This is why you must never file a demand without getting.all relevant info first. Check out the ... Read More
Change of Visa status
Hi. You can try to apply for a passeport talent. Look it up at the service public website to see if it applies to your job situation Read More
I wanna help a friend to leave the philippines for France by Justin_53
Hi, I'm 21, French male, I wanna help my friends from philippines to get here with me in france, we are looking for informations on internet but we are very confused with all the informations and if it is really acceptable by the immigration. ...
It's not well known,but PACS also allows to get a permit,depending on where. By marriage it's a right,by pacs it's up to each prefet. Here in Hérault where I live,it's granted. But resident permit by pacs supposes 12 months of ... Read More
I wanna help a friend to leave the philippines for France by Justin_53
Hi, I'm 21, French male, I wanna help my friends from philippines to get here with me in france, we are looking for informations on internet but we are very confused with all the informations and if it is really acceptable by the immigration. ...
It's possible,although difficult. Take a look at the prefecture website,it will give you an idea of the different possibilities. Read More
I wanna help a friend to leave the philippines for France by Justin_53
Hi, I'm 21, French male, I wanna help my friends from philippines to get here with me in france, we are looking for informations on internet but we are very confused with all the informations and if it is really acceptable by the immigration. ...
Do you really think leaving the Philippines is a problem? I don't know. Anyway,the visa is given by French authorities. A student visa might be easier. She can enrol in a language course. Or a tourist visa. If you live together in France,she ... Read More
How to take medicine for Diabetes when I travel to France?
Hi.Im also t1,and I recently learned that we can keep the insulin at room temperature. Unless the heat is really extreme,it won't alter the quality. As for food,just stay away from oignons confits and vinaigre balsamique 😉 . Read More
I wanna help a friend to leave the philippines for France by Justin_53
Hi, I'm 21, French male, I wanna help my friends from philippines to get here with me in france, we are looking for informations on internet but we are very confused with all the informations and if it is really acceptable by the immigration. ...
She needs her work contract in order to ask for a long term visa ,the consulate will give you an up to date list of the required papers. She'll need a salary equal 1.5 of smic,and the job needs to be related to her diplomas It's not the ... Read More
I wanna help a friend to leave the philippines for France by Justin_53
Hi, I'm 21, French male, I wanna help my friends from philippines to get here with me in france, we are looking for informations on internet but we are very confused with all the informations and if it is really acceptable by the immigration. ...
It'll be very hard getting a work and a resident permit. Unless she has a special skills,and gets a job thanks to that. And even then,she has to have the job before applying. Is she your girlfriend? You can get pacsed Read More
Will I get my VLS-TS if I marry my French boyfriend in France?
Hi.No,you'll have to apply for a spouse resident permit once you're married Read More
Health cover by davidmguitar
Hi folks. Does anybody have any idea how I can get health cover in France ? I've been here 2 years with my French wife. I don't work but I'm too young to retire. I've been told that if I work for just one day only I will then be on ...
You're entitled to the CMU, as is every person living legally in France.Go to your local CRAM,they'll advice you.Or look it up at the AMELI website Read More
Mariage Procedures for a Muslim
Hi! The best of lucks with your mariage! :) In France,a religious mariage is never valid alone-be it muslim or any other-you have to have a civil ceremony as well.You can do tha in an embassy or at the townhall in the city your husband is from.There ... Read More
Cost of after school childcare in Nice
Hi!Here you go: http://www.nice.fr/Enfance-education/Garderies-Libre-accueils-Etudes It's in French,I don't know if you understand it or not. 28.80pr. month . Read More
Help needed for an Aussie girl to stay in France by Thiburce
Hi there, i'm french and my girl friend is australian, living in Sydney... We are looking for a way that allows her to stay in France for more than three months so she can study french.We also think about getting married... Please help, the french ...
If she wants to study French,why doesn't she just enrole on a French for foreign students program?It seems the easiest way to get a visa. Read More
Getting married in France by Armand
Hi all, We invite all the ones who got married in France or who are about to get married in France to participate in this thread :) What are the formalities to get married in France? Is it the same for a couple of foreigners of for a mixed ...
Hi,NI56. I got married to a French,and it was quite easy.Just make sure all the paperwork is ok.I didn't have to get a longstay visa in my country.You apply for that in France once married. As mentioned above,you'll nedd to publish "les bans" at the ... Read More
French tutor needed by Pradaliz
Hi: I have just moved to Canas near Sommieres, about 40 minutes from Montpellier. I am 56 and from Los Angeles and have traveled for a few months now but I am here to learn French which I have a good understanding of but it is difficult for me to ...
Hi! You can also take at look here: http://www.leboncoin.fr/annonces/offres/languedoc_roussillon/herault/?f=a&th=1&q=cours+de+fran%C3%A7ais Read More
Visa Question
Hi, you might find some help here: http://www.visafirst.com/en/french_schengen_visa_faq.asp#faq1 Read More
Pregnancy in Montpellier
Hi! The St.Roch clinic has a very good reputation amongst the local,and it's where I gave birth. The gynecologists are always attached to a specific hospital/clinic,so that's a question to ask on the first appointment-in case she/he works someplace ... Read More
homeopathy doctor in france by fahadsaad
Bonjour. Hello.i need some guidance.please tell me is homeopathy doctor is available in france.and the homeopathy medicine is also avaliable in market or not.if homeopathy treatement is available in france please tell me what is the normal fee of ...
Sure it is.:) The fee will depend on whether the doctor is "conventionné" or not.If he/she is,you will pay the normal price (25-30).If not,they are free to fixe their own prices. You will find homeopathists everywhere. Look up "medecin homeopathe" ... Read More
I'm new and I have some questions about France! by b344
Hello everyone, I'm new and I have some questions about immigrating to France but I'm not sure what section of the forum to post them in. Anyway, how realistic is it to immigrate to France? It's my dream to move to France, I LOVE it there. But I've ...
Yes,I read your link.frankly,I wouldn't count on it.As is says,it is not an obligation:they don't give citizenship to all those having studied for two years.You're not even sure to get it after 5 years of residence.It is a possibility mentionned in ... Read More
I'm new and I have some questions about France! by b344
Hello everyone, I'm new and I have some questions about immigrating to France but I'm not sure what section of the forum to post them in. Anyway, how realistic is it to immigrate to France? It's my dream to move to France, I LOVE it there. But I've ...
Hi! Sadly,immigration to France is more or less difficult depending on where you come from... In any case,in order to get a student visa you have to study in a French university/school in France.You need to do the inscription formalities from where ... Read More
translation
I'd be glad to help,but Julien is right...It doesn't make sense.:| Read More
Getting to Aix-en-Provence
Hi! I don't think those trains are any less safe than other trains.It all depends on the time of the day. Otherwise,there's also a bus between Marseille and Aix. Read More
ASPA (Allocation de Solidarité aux Personnes Agées) by acoflores
My allowance ASPA has been suspended two months ago, due to some extended stay abroad, still under investigation. According to the regulations, ASPA receivers are entitled to stay abroad up to 180 days; these regulations are applicable by law. I am ...
Hi,I looked up thing a bit.Of course,you're right,you can be abroad 180 days.But you have to give a date of return before you leave.They are always very worried about foreigners touching "French" money while living elsewhere... The allowance is ... Read More
ASPA (Allocation de Solidarité aux Personnes Agées) by acoflores
My allowance ASPA has been suspended two months ago, due to some extended stay abroad, still under investigation. According to the regulations, ASPA receivers are entitled to stay abroad up to 180 days; these regulations are applicable by law. I am ...
As a rule,any long absence must be notified before departure.Where I work,the ASPA is always suspended after 30 days.Are you sure the 180 days abroad aren't the limit to get the ASPA (that someone staying more than 180 d. abroad/year can't obtain ... Read More
ASPA (Allocation de Solidarité aux Personnes Agées) by acoflores
My allowance ASPA has been suspended two months ago, due to some extended stay abroad, still under investigation. According to the regulations, ASPA receivers are entitled to stay abroad up to 180 days; these regulations are applicable by law. I am ...
Hi, I work as a caretaker for persons with ASPA allowance. As a rule,ASPA is suspenden if you are away from your home more than a month (unless hosptalisation). The reason why they asked for your pension,papers etc is that they have to re-activate ... Read More
Who can help with my situation now? by golo
[b]Bonjour everyone, I am a student from Canton Mainland China. I'd go to France in 2012( which is defined as the knell of the world) for my further study to obtain the master of tourism as part of the program which allows the students in Canton ...
You will mainly be in France to study,right?I don't think you should count on earning all the money you need to live here from working in France.Your best bet is to save as much money as you can this year (in China),to have a little something to ... Read More
Who can help with my situation now? by golo
[b]Bonjour everyone, I am a student from Canton Mainland China. I'd go to France in 2012( which is defined as the knell of the world) for my further study to obtain the master of tourism as part of the program which allows the students in Canton ...
It's nice your father is accepting,that makes things easier for you.As for being "plus competent que les autres"...Well,maybe you are,but you're facing a workpermit problem,not a competence problem. There are very good exhange programs between ... Read More
Who can help with my situation now? by golo
[b]Bonjour everyone, I am a student from Canton Mainland China. I'd go to France in 2012( which is defined as the knell of the world) for my further study to obtain the master of tourism as part of the program which allows the students in Canton ...
Hi again. :) Here is a link that might give you some information: http://vosdroits.service-public.fr/F2713.xhtml With a student visa you can work a few hours,not full time.If you find a job,your boss must fill out a form mking it official. As I ... Read More
Who can help with my situation now? by golo
[b]Bonjour everyone, I am a student from Canton Mainland China. I'd go to France in 2012( which is defined as the knell of the world) for my further study to obtain the master of tourism as part of the program which allows the students in Canton ...
Without a workvisa you won't be able to have a "regular" job.If you really want to live in France,you should first of all come as a student.You seem rather young,am I right? I think you shouldn't get your hope to high. Come as a student,se how ... Read More
Who can help with my situation now? by golo
[b]Bonjour everyone, I am a student from Canton Mainland China. I'd go to France in 2012( which is defined as the knell of the world) for my further study to obtain the master of tourism as part of the program which allows the students in Canton ...
Hi, first of all:don't even think about going as an illegal!Far too risky. As a student,it will depend on what kind of visa you get.Normally,you won't e able to work. You can always consider tutoring in English or Chinese,though. If you just work a ... Read More
searching nikhil karmakar who died in france on 4th octobor.
You need to contact,fast,the police in the town he died. They will be able to tell you where bodies a brought and what happens if there's no family around. Do you know where this happened? Read More
need furniture (aude)
Another one: http://donnons.org/donneDepartement_408.php?departement=11&page=2 Read More
need furniture (aude)
Take a look at this site: http://recupe.net/recherche_dons.php?code_reg=LGR It's all about giving away.:D Read More
Please help me.........
Hi, the contact number you have is a cellphone (begins with 06),so that won't help you much. There are some french websites that list companies by the names of their owners.Maybe you can find something usefull on these. Among others there is ... Read More
American marrying a French man - help please!!! by EmmaWhite
Hello All, I am an American woman (28) who wants to marry my French boyfriend of over 5 years and settle long term in France. I'm hoping that someone who has had experience in this can give me some advice, because the information out there is so ...
You don't have to have a marriage contract, this is something for you future husband and yourself to decide-depending on assets,etc. Don't worry! :D Read More
American marrying a French man - help please!!! by EmmaWhite
Hello All, I am an American woman (28) who wants to marry my French boyfriend of over 5 years and settle long term in France. I'm hoping that someone who has had experience in this can give me some advice, because the information out there is so ...
Hi! There is NO reason the marie asks you about your French skills or work history!I have never heard such thing.Even in the case where there is suspision of "white mariage" (I don't know if one uses that word in english) it's the police who asks ... Read More
Dépassement d'honoraires by nikulin
Hi everybody! I'm from Moldova, I live in Paris since Feb this year. Getting to know life in France at the moment.. I had a question I thought you (senior) guys could help me answer : what exactly is this "dépassement d'honoraires" some doctors ...
Hi! Basic medical costs are the same for all doctors.This is the amount you get back from the Sécurité Sociale. Doctors who are practices "dépassement d'honoraires" are doctors that charges higher fees.It might be because they have a very good ... Read More
Irish moving to montpellier, looking for work and friendship
Hi! There are several Irish pubs in Montpellier: there is O Carolans Irish Pub ,5 r Petit Scel,0033467609818 and Fitz-Patrick'S Irish Pub , 5 r St Côme ,00330467605830. I'm sure there are a couple of others too.You also have The English Bookshop,a ... Read More
2800 euros? Are we in dream land? by BOSTON MAMA
Hello All, Are we living in dream land. Is it possible for an American Family (2 children ages 6 & 3) to live in Lanqeudoc area. My husband can work in France for 2 years.:cool: Our desire is not to have a car and use public transportation, be ...
Hi, it seems possible:D But you should know that while Languedoc is offering all this,it is one of the more expensive regions...The jobmarket is also very strained.It depens on what kind of job your husband is looking for. Also,public transportation ... Read More
I want to live in France, very much. want to tell me about it? by amw12
I'm convinced that one day i'll live in France. Where yet i'm not so sure. I'd love to talk to anyone who lives anywhere in France. Tell me about the culture and everything else you can think of. I would love to open a restaurant and Winery, and so ...
Hi,Lizzie! Well,I think you must be living in a really dreadfull place! (and I'm not being ironic) Is this the place your husband comes from?If not,you should have moved ages ago!I live in the south of France,and maybe people are more ... Read More
I want to live in France, very much. want to tell me about it? by amw12
I'm convinced that one day i'll live in France. Where yet i'm not so sure. I'd love to talk to anyone who lives anywhere in France. Tell me about the culture and everything else you can think of. I would love to open a restaurant and Winery, and so ...
Hi, I'm sorry to once again say the opposite of what Lizzie writes...:| But,as her,I'm using my own experience.I'm not French,and I went to university here in France.I payed the same fees as the French,with I small supplement for social ... Read More
Cost for French preschools? by adowd
Hi. I am hoping and planning to move to France sometime next year. I expect to have a long-stay visa but not a work-permit so I am assuming that I would not be eligible to enroll my 4 year old son in preschool program for free. I would like for ...
No.School's free for everybody.To give you an example,when my daughter was in preschool,the headteacher accepted several children of illigal immigrants.People who didn't have free healthcare -or even any kind of visa.:D You just need to take care of ... Read More
Cost for French preschools? by adowd
Hi. I am hoping and planning to move to France sometime next year. I expect to have a long-stay visa but not a work-permit so I am assuming that I would not be eligible to enroll my 4 year old son in preschool program for free. I would like for ...
Here is a link (in French-but if you don't speak enough french try google translation to get the general idea) http://www.education.gouv.fr/cid161/l-inscription-a-l-ecole-maternelle.html Read More
Cost for French preschools? by adowd
Hi. I am hoping and planning to move to France sometime next year. I expect to have a long-stay visa but not a work-permit so I am assuming that I would not be eligible to enroll my 4 year old son in preschool program for free. I would like for ...
Hi.Are you talking about a public school?In that case,I don't see why your child can't attend the local school.In France,preschool is free.Kids start at 3 years (2.5 in some places).Inscriptions usually take place in may for schoolstart in ... Read More
I want to live in France, very much. want to tell me about it? by amw12
I'm convinced that one day i'll live in France. Where yet i'm not so sure. I'd love to talk to anyone who lives anywhere in France. Tell me about the culture and everything else you can think of. I would love to open a restaurant and Winery, and so ...
Just a p.s about Lizzies friend's sad story.I am really sorry for their loss,and their struggle.But it is important to say that there must be some confusion:in France,"poor" people do not pay legal assistance.They have the "aide judiciare". Amw12:do ... Read More
I want to live in France, very much. want to tell me about it? by amw12
I'm convinced that one day i'll live in France. Where yet i'm not so sure. I'd love to talk to anyone who lives anywhere in France. Tell me about the culture and everything else you can think of. I would love to open a restaurant and Winery, and so ...
Hello, as an expat in France for more than 20 years I can tell you that this just isn't true.I think Lizzie must have been very unlucky!Social position does not affect how you move on in your life in France.University is open to anyone-they don't ... Read More
Internet life in France - is there any? by vpuller
I am in France for about two weeks and haven't made many friends yet. Naturally, I am looking for the local internet resources: forums, dating sites, online journals, blogging communities (in English or French) I will appreciate, if somebody shares ...
Take a look at Facebook,there seems to be several groups for expats. This is one of them: facebook.com/#!/group.php?gid=2675970800&v=wall Read More
Sending a gift card to someone in France by doowop
I am in America and I would like to send a friend a gift card who is living in France. Something she could shop with in a shopping center in Paris or something. Is there anything like that?
This one is nice kadeos.fr/# It can be used in a lot of shops all over France,but their website seems to be only in Trench. :0( Read More
Moving to the Languedoc
Hi, I don't want to discourage you,but the job marked in Languedoc is very,very strained.A lot of people move here from other parts of France (and Europe) because of the climate,so the job marked is rather overcrowded. Due to the popularity of the ... Read More
Looking for builder recommendation please for Sète (34) by shimself
Looking for good builders/painters Hello. We are an English family living in Sète. We would be grateful for recommendations for good (high quality of work/reliable/fair priced etc) builders to do work on our house. We have 2 main areas requiring ...
Hi, I just send you a messagen about a great constructor (CML Habitat,mr.Cédric Pla) in a private message. Read More
Daycare/childcare options for short term visitors by anuja.aggarwal
Hi, I will be visiting Paris for about six months with my husband and my 2 yrs old daughter. My husband would be working full time, while I work as a freelancer, so I would need a few hours (3-4 hours) of child care service, so that I can complete ...
Hi, you also have "Halte-Garderies".While "creches" are for fulltime daycare,every day,these are intended for parents needing daycare 2-3 days a week.You must contact the mairie of your part of Paris to register you child. If you used a nanny,make ... Read More