Long term Visa

Hi Mrs G,
If you're American, you have to get your visa from your Boston consulate (unless your husband is a non-French European citizen). You get your first "titre de séjour" year that way, then you renew at your préfecture in France (also determined by where you live, which I think is Nîmes for Uzes).
Good luck!
Julie

Thank you Julie.  I will go to the consulate, it is not far from Newport.  I hope my house sells quickly as I am ready to go!  I am American.   I have spent time in Uzes and like it very much.  I have met a few people who have been helpful.  I have been been going to Paris and Uzès, for many years,  but I do like the country side.  Cannot wait to get there!

Avoid having to do ANY paperwork in France. It is a nightmare involving incomprehensible bureaucracy and attitude. Mine was easier  10 years ago since I married a Frenchman! Now that I want to return and need a long stay visa, no longer married to Frenchman, it is arduous even here in the US. Follow the guidelines on the consulate site exactly....best of luck.