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Expat Tips

Your go-to resource for Americans Moving to France

French Footsteps

Resources for those seeking to relocate to France

As an expat who has spent a decade in France, I am pleased to be your companion as you explore the possibilities of living in this beautiful country.

Visit this site often for new posts and links to resources. Together we’ll navigate the challenges, and celebrate the steps you’ve made towards personally embracing the joie de vivre in France. 

Preparing for the Move

Tips from an American Expat

Skip the French Driving Tests? Some Americans Can.

How Do Americans Get a French Driver’s License?

Buy, Import, or Lease a Car in France? A Guide for Americans

Buying a Car in France: An American Expat’s Story

Taking Pets To Live Abroad

Moving to France With Your Pet

Why I Moved to France at 74: Embracing the Expat Life After Retirement

There’s A Home In France You Can Afford. Explore Fractional Ownership

Moving to France? Be Picky About What You Pack

Who Pays the Real Estate Agent in France?

French Footsteps

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More Stories in the Series

From experiencing a new lifestyle and culture to navigating French bureaucracy humorously, you’ll find relatable stories to guide you.

Along with these personal narratives, you can be connected with true professionals specializing in the legal aspects of moving to France – visa requirements, healthcare, car insurance, and more.

Covering the following topics:

  • Preparing for the Move
  • Navigating the Local Culture
  • Finding a Home Away from Home
  • Exploring Expat Communities
  • Adventures in the New City
  • Delicious Discoveries: Expat Foodie Edition
  • Language Challenges and Triumphs
  • Fitting in and Making Friends
  • & More…

My American Expat Journey

A Drama Queen’s Life in Uzès

Everything that happens to me in France sounds like an adventure

Expat Tips: Nothing Is Easy About Moving To France

A new Barefoot Blogger friend is moving to Uzès and wants some expat tips for

One Step Forward, Two Back: Diary of an American Expat

If you think living in France is buttery croissants and fancy red wine, welcome to

An Insider’s Guide to Shopping in Nimes

After a few times driving to shopping areas in Nimes, I'm beginning to know my

A Funny Thing Happened In French Today

Learning to speak French

Me, Leave France? No Way!

Oh dear … it seems some friends of Barefoot Blogger think I may be leaving

Be prepared