 Living in France
Key Expatriate Websites and Resources
| Featured Articles on Living, Working, Studying, Traveling, and Volunteering in France |
| Living Abroad in France by Terry Link
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| Living in France: Dos and Don'ts by Finn Skovgaard |
| Living and Working in France With or Without a Visa by Narelle Lewis |
| Living in the French Alps by Wendy Hollands |
| The Dream and the Reality of Life in the South of France by Aidan Larson |
| Moving to France: Everything You Need To Know to Settle In by Phyllis Cohen |
| Living in Paris by Susan Bruce |
| Expatriate Salons in Paris by Linda Lappin |
| French in the Fast Lane: Retire in Style on the French Riviera by Ferriel Brooks |
| Renting in France by Finn Skovgaard |
| Affordable Paris: Rent an Apartment Then Have Your Cake and Eat it Too by Joanna Hubbs |
| Legal Living in France by Melissa Schulz |
| Schools in Paris: Find the Right One for Your Child by Tamara Cuthrell |
| Living in the Limousin Region of France: Vacation Rentals in the Heart of France by Volker Poelzl |
| House Hunting in France: The Languedoc Offers Reasonable Prices and Good Weather by Sharon Goldstein |
| Buying a Home in France: It Only Takes a Little Money and Nerve by Lorren L. Repton |
| Property in France: How to Find It, Buy It, And Live in It by Phyllis Cohen |
| Bienvenu en France: A Guide to Parisian Apartment Hunting by Amber Foster |
| Nice Like a Local: Rent an Apartment and Settle In by Kelby Hartson Carr |
| Ship a Car to France by Donna Dugay |
| Rent a Gîte in a Forgotten Region by Pierre Epstein |
| Gîte: A Taste of Paradise in France by Anne Woodyard |
| Working Abroad in France by Volker Poelzl |
| Working in France by Finn Skovgaard |
| Working in France: Where There’s a Will, There’s a Job by Liza Hall |
| Freelance Work on the Riviera in France by Kelby Hartson Carr |
| Running Your Own Business in France by Robert C. Diemer |
| Working in France: The Universal Passport: High-Tech Jobs in Europe by Rebecca Falkoff |
| Teaching English in France: A Step-by-Step Guide to Success by Amber Foster |
| Teaching English in Paris: Where There is a Will, There is Always a Way by Natalie Faulkner |
| Teaching English in France as an Assistant: A Unique Opportuntity for Americans to Work in France by Kelby Hartson Carr |
| Teach English in France: Work as a Teaching Assistant by Sara Wilson |
| Work as Volunteer in France and Learn to Restore a French Village with La Sabranenque by Linda Handiak |
| Volunteer Workcamps in France: An Inexpensive and Rewarding Way to Go by Angelica Leone |
| Working and Learning French in Montpellier, France by Christina Rebuffet-Broadus |
| Studying French in Montpellier, France: Cultural and Linguistic Tourism by Christina Rebuffet-Broadus |
| Studying Abroad in Paris with Columbia University by Isabel Bohrer |
| Staying in France for Free: Volunteer at a Youth Hostel for Room and Board by Lisa Cordeiro |
| Choosing a French Language School: How to Find the Best Immersion Program by Kathy Christiansen |
| Learn French at L’Atelier 9 in Paris by Sally Ottaway |
| Studying French in France: The Only Difficulty is Narrowing Down Your Options by Sharon Goldstein |
| Study Abroad in Paris: Tips for Your Semester Abroad by Audrey Queyreyre and John Chrisman |
| Study Abroad at the Sorbonne in Paris by Courtney Lichterman |
| No Age Limits for Study Abroad in France by Carolita Blythe |
| How to Study in France: Former Students Reflect on Their Experiences by Wendy Lyons |
| Traveling to Learn in France: Vacation Courses Offer Opportunities for Immersion by Anna Gibson |
| Painting in France: Arrange Your Own Program and Get What You Want by Sarah Massey |
| 10 Creative Alternatives for Solo Travelers to Wine and Dine in Paris by Lies
Ouwerkerk |
| Cooking Vacations in France by Kelby Hartson Carr |
| Slow Food in France on a Budget by Kelby Hartson Carr |
| Slow Food Regions of France by Kelby Hartson Carr |
| Learning about Burgundy Wines on a Budget: Combine Cycling Through the Vineyards and Drinking Fine Wine in France by Michael Kerwin |
| France on a Budget: Travel on the Cheap in France is Still Possible by Kelby Hartson Carr |
| Budget Transportation in France by Finn Skovgaard |
| Budget Travel in France: An Insider's Tips by Finn Skovgaard |
| Paris for Free: Tips for a Successful Homestay by Bradwell Jackson |
| Paris Stays: Ways to Stretch Them to the Maximum by Mark J. Schechinger |
| Paris Long Term: Keeping Costs Low and Quality High by Carol Perehudoff |
| Exploring the Diversity of Provence: The Foods, Wines, Markets, and Cultural Life of Avignon by Beebe Bahrami |
| Touring the Food and Wine Regions of Southern France from Montpellier by Beebe Bahrami |
| Travel to Eat: Eating in Paris Guidelines by Phyllis Cohen |
| Cooking Classes in Paris: Travelers of All Ages Learn Elegant Home Cooking by Victoria Cooksey |
| Paris' Hidden Tearooms by Karen Burns |
| Bicycling in Paris: A Moving Feast by Volker Poelzl |
| Discover Paris by Bike by Michele Peterson |
| The Cave Man Cometh: Travel in France's Dordogne River Valley by Rick Steves |
| Provence and the French Riviera: Pick Your Home Base, then Relax and Explore by Rick Steves |
| Make a Detour to France’s Gypsy Mecca by Michele Peterson |
| Two Families in Antibes: Going Together Adds to Adventure by Mary E. DeMuth |
| Eat at the Bouchons of Lyon: Discovering the Hidden Gems of France's Dining Mecca by Rion Klawinski |
| Brittany: France’s Celtic Corner by Kathy Widing |
| Loving the Lot in France: Its Other Pleasures Are as Satisfying as Its Cuisine by Carmen K. Myers |
| Camping in the South of France: Join Europeans on a Popular Mediterranean Vacation by Catherine Spaeth and Shaun McElhatton |
| The Painted Caves of the Perigord by Brenda Kiser |
| The Road to Agincourt by Andre H. Nelson |
| Budget Hotels in France by Ted Jones |
| Business and Economy in France |
The Economist is a British weekly newsmagazine reporting on the global economy, politics etc. The Country Briefings, compiled for 60 countries by the Economist Intelligence Unit, provides extensive economic and political data, as well as links to articles. Take a look at the France Country Briefing.
The American Chamber of Commerce in France, 156 Boulevard Haussmann, 75008 Paris, France; Tel: +33 (0) 1 5643 4567.
INSEE — National Institute for Statistics and Economic Studies, www.insee.fr.
French-American Chamber of Commerce — New York, www.faccnyc.org. 1350 Avenue of the Americas - 6th Floor, New York, NY 10019; Tel: 1 (212) 765 4460.
U.S. Government Export Portal publishes Country & Industry Market Reports, Commercial guides, and other essential information for doing business abroad, including France.
| Expatriate Websites and Resources for France |
Anglo Info provides many insights and excellent practical advice for expatriate Brits in France.
Americans in France is a no-nonsense resource for people wishing to live or travel in France. Information is provided regarding French culture, people, transportations, government, politics, and much more.
Expat Focus provides information and resources for expatriates for a large number of countries, including Living in France. The website also host forums and blogs for expats.
Expatica provides news, information, online resources as well as I am not a tourist Fairs in a large number of European countries, including France. This site also offers a platform to find a job and to get in contact with other expats.
Expatriates.com is an online community for expatriates that has a section on France, with classified ads, links, and a bulletin board.
Expats Paris is a promising and growing new online community with a forum, blog, and hosting events.
French Entree is a portal and expatriate community site covering France. French properties and resources, legal and tax advice, education and health, traveling to and living in France are provided.
Meetup lists group meetings in cities around the world to help bring people with common interests together and promote the development of active local communities. Check out the France section, listing groups all over the country.
France is famous for its great variety of quality newspapers reflecting different points of view, regional and national, serious and satirical, print and online. Here is a list of the many sources in France.
Le Monde is a French newspaper for the educated, which goes into great depth when it comes to current events.
Live-radio.net provides continuously updated links to thousands of online radio stations worldwide, including France.
| Recommended Reading on France |
France 2016 Guidebook by Rick Steves
Paris 2017 Guidebook by Rick Steves
Provence & the French Riviera Guidebook by Rick Steves
Moon Living Abroad in France by Aurelia d'Andrea
Lonely Planet France by Nicola Williams
The Rough Guide to France
France (Eyewitness Travel Guides) by DK Publishing
The Guide to Lodging in France's Monasteries by Eileen Barish
When in France, Do as the French Do by Ross Steele
Fodor's France
French or Foe?: Getting the Most Out of Visiting, Living and Working in France by Polly Platt
Frommer's France by Darwin Porter, Danforth Prince
Culture Shock! France: A Guide to Customs and Etiquette by Sally A. Taylor
| Travel Information for France |
France Guide is the "Official website of the French Government Tourist Office."
Lonely Planet Worldguide provides a lot of useful travel information, including France.
Rough Guides Destinations offers a lot of useful travel advice and information for most countries, including France.
Frommers provides destination guides for countries worldwide, with a section on Europe, including France.
| Working while Living in France |
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