| American expat Kristi has always been a francophile, so it's no surprise that she now lives in France with her family. She's been living in France for two decades and she spends her time running her own B&B and bar, absorbing local experiences, and planning for the future. |
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An American lost in Sologne
A Slice of Ex-Pat(é). Living the French Dream with a Tyke in France!
| British expats Stu and Syb live in France where they own and operate holiday homes and a campsite in the Loire Valley. Their whirlwind romance with the place has turned into a long-term commitment, made all the more pleasurable because of the area's beauty and the friendliness of its people. Here they share their future plans, aspects of their expat life in France, and some adjustment tips. |
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France Tales in Toulouse
American expat Owen describes what it's like living in Toulouse, France, where the pace of life is more laid back and the locals are warm and welcoming. Owen also gives a number of tips and information on topics like the cost of housing in Toulouse and adjusting to cultural differences. |
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An American Teaching Assistant in Annecy
| American expat Jennifer describes parts of her life in Annecy, France, where she lives with her boyfriend and works as an English teaching assistant. She also shares helpful information on topics like French immigration policies and the cost of housing, as well as things to keep in mind before moving to France. |
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Finnish-American Chocolate Cake in Paris
| Finnish-American expat Susa, an English teacher, calls Paris a cultural heaven: she calls it home now and loves it. She describes some aspects of her expat life in France, what it's like to live in Paris, her favorite things to do there, the sights, sounds, and tastes she enjoys on a daily basis. |
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Fun in France
| Getting to meet new people, leading a more relaxed way of life, and starting her very own bed-and-breakfast are some of the things that Dutch expat Franca enjoys most about living in France. As Franca explains, moving to France was a very good decision, not the least of which was because doing so helped turn her and her husband's dream into reality. |
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Living in France: American expat Katie's story
| American Katie is no stranger to expat life, having lived in Andorra and Ireland before moving with her husband to France, where she runs an online meal service business. Here she discusses things like how learning the local culture can be a never-ending adventure and the things they love to do in France. Her advice for new expats in France: hang in there! |
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Writing and drawing, between Oxford and Paris
| Englishwoman Joanna, a freelance writer and illustrator, divides her time between her home in the UK and Paris, France. Here she shares some of her thoughts on French attitudes and behavior and the cost of living, and gives some tips on speaking the language. |
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Alice is "blooming anew" as an American expat living in France
| Various circumstances as well as her love of everything French led Alice to move from the USA to France. Living in the Parisian suburb of Houilles, she works as a bilingual assistant -- with plans to fulfill artistic aspirations in the near future. Here, Alice shares the circumstances of her relocation to France, her thoughts on speaking French, and tips on living in France. |
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For Romanian expat Julie, living in France is living at home
| Julie's motto is "I feel home where I am," and for several years now Argenteuil, France, is the place she calls home. Julie describes how she came to move to France, what it's like to live there, her expat experiences in other places, and the things that keep her occupied nowadays. |
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