tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20775625.post4003055747613165112..comments2024-03-13T10:25:11.566+01:00Comments on Chez Loulou: Moving to France - A Tutorial - Part OneJenniferhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18245742506531002363noreply@blogger.comBlogger43125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20775625.post-32685010124266306662018-07-19T07:14:35.666+02:002018-07-19T07:14:35.666+02:00Nice introduction, and really looking forward to P...Nice introduction, and really looking forward to Part 2.<br />But, is there a Part 2 already ? (Since 2010) ?Jeremyhttp://jermpins.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20775625.post-78195178759952482812015-10-13T13:23:10.165+02:002015-10-13T13:23:10.165+02:00Great article! Every day I meet people who don`t k...Great article! Every day I meet people who don`t know why they are living in France. The most important thing to feel accepted in one country is to adapt. You can`t adapt without knowing what are you doing there. Thank you for sharing. Greetings! Amy Mccarthyhttp://waterloomanandvan.co.uk/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20775625.post-67775356746398990722013-10-25T22:44:00.865+02:002013-10-25T22:44:00.865+02:00Yep. Wrong address on the OFII forms....
Then the...Yep. Wrong address on the OFII forms....<br /><br />Then they tried to deny my carte sejour when all my documents had the correct address. Clearly this was my fault somehow. But a few minutes of hysterical crying later and I walked out with the carte.<br /><br />And they told me that my degree in theatre wouldn't be useful. Ha!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10626628141472537281noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20775625.post-46497821732307500852012-11-16T10:40:09.868+01:002012-11-16T10:40:09.868+01:00Angeline
I wish I could give you some advice about...Angeline<br />I wish I could give you some advice about that, but since I don't have any experience with it, I'm afraid I just don't know! I would look at your local French Consulate website where it should state the different kind of visas that are available.<br />Good luck and take care! Jenniferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18245742506531002363noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20775625.post-49084116577010678232012-11-12T18:28:58.998+01:002012-11-12T18:28:58.998+01:00Hi Loulou,
I'm a registered nutritionist from ...Hi Loulou,<br />I'm a registered nutritionist from Malaysia. Is the process of becoming a legal permanent resident in France get much easier if I married a French man? What is the process in this case?<br />Welcome to like my blog or Facebook page to get my healthy tips and recipe. I traveled lots to France to learn French cooking. Really love France too. So glad to see your post. Give me rough picture of living in France. You're such an angel..Thank you so much!<br /><br />Oh ya, my blog is : www.angeline-cheang.blogspot.com<br /><br />My Facebook is : www.facebook.com/angeline.cheang.nutritionistAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15191279441525252955noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20775625.post-15568334158757166262011-12-12T08:50:34.437+01:002011-12-12T08:50:34.437+01:00Anne
Returning items is the worst!
Glad you liked...Anne<br />Returning items is the worst! <br />Glad you liked the story and thanks for stopping by to comment.Jenniferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18245742506531002363noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20775625.post-81288208041971776762011-11-24T23:25:49.109+01:002011-11-24T23:25:49.109+01:00I love that story about the toilet seat! Very funn...I love that story about the toilet seat! Very funny the way you put it, I can picture the scene perfectly ... When it comes to returning items, whatever they are, whatever the store, you have to be prepared. And bring tons of patience and energy ... !<br />I like your blog, it is nice.<br />Anne , French girl, living in France ;o)babshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16794466177003719919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20775625.post-56741530009930001192011-05-19T08:53:22.693+02:002011-05-19T08:53:22.693+02:00Dvora
Good luck with your move! France is such an ...Dvora<br />Good luck with your move! France is such an amazing place to live.Jenniferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18245742506531002363noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20775625.post-20461532133978391212011-05-17T19:21:44.022+02:002011-05-17T19:21:44.022+02:00I love that you've written about this. I'...I love that you've written about this. I'm an American living in Spain on the Costa Daurada (Catalunya) but planning to move to France when I sell my villa here. I'm a permanent EU resident with what the EU says are certain rights, but the French seem not to see it that way. So I read about it wherever I can to get as much information as possible.<br />Dvora<br />www.beyondthepale-dvora.blogspot.comDvorahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16677105625085234763noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20775625.post-35552172664474475502011-04-11T20:30:42.642+02:002011-04-11T20:30:42.642+02:00Lille
You have the right attitude! :)Lille<br />You have the right attitude! :)Jenniferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18245742506531002363noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20775625.post-37630916960153595342011-04-11T14:14:38.008+02:002011-04-11T14:14:38.008+02:00Thanks for the info on making the move. It is all ...Thanks for the info on making the move. It is all that I have been suspecting knowing a bit of the French culture and my husband's experience becoming a resident alien here in the USA. Just do the Gallic shrug and say...Ca arrive.<br /><br />Lille at http://everything-french.blogspot.comLillehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18314620204672271437noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20775625.post-20060915648635590162011-01-31T08:55:37.214+01:002011-01-31T08:55:37.214+01:00Helene
That is hilarious! And awful. lol
Love defi...Helene<br />That is hilarious! And awful. lol<br />Love definitely made it worth it, I'm sure.Jenniferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18245742506531002363noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20775625.post-45646941442128932492011-01-29T16:49:02.292+01:002011-01-29T16:49:02.292+01:00I completely relate to your post but from another ...I completely relate to your post but from another perspective, a French moving to the US. I particularly like the three doctors visits, HIV test and lifting of my gown to verify that I had not lied when I checked "female" on my forms.<br />Good thing I was doing it for love :)Helenehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15119932841882891505noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20775625.post-50121507484911541642011-01-26T16:00:01.336+01:002011-01-26T16:00:01.336+01:00Cheryl
Thank you for your very kind comment! I too...Cheryl<br />Thank you for your very kind comment! I too am always amazed that people don't think that taking a vacation somewhere is the same as living somewhere. <br />And any place, no matter how beautiful it is, how wonderful the food is, has its headaches.Jenniferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18245742506531002363noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20775625.post-78856950116966407312011-01-23T15:48:56.803+01:002011-01-23T15:48:56.803+01:00It is always interesting to me that folks rarely r...It is always interesting to me that folks rarely recognize the difference between visiting and living in another country. <br /><br />Thanks for your very informative, on-the-ground blogs. As an American who lived for many years in Europe, you provide an open window on France in particular--reminders of the annoyances, the frustrations along with the profound pleasures of life there.<br /><br />Again, merciCherylnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20775625.post-8680387745774442132010-07-13T13:56:55.988+02:002010-07-13T13:56:55.988+02:00Debbie and Philipe
You know I am quite the charmer...Debbie and Philipe<br />You know I am quite the charmer! :)Jenniferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18245742506531002363noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20775625.post-24979320807078216842010-07-11T20:24:30.067+02:002010-07-11T20:24:30.067+02:00Oh, you can't fool me! All it takes is looks a...Oh, you can't fool me! All it takes is looks and a whole lot of money! (perhaps a secretary to do the leg work=, wouldn't hurt either) Cheers Lou Lou, love you lots!Buying Cookbooks in/from New Orleanshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09954607643281400589noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20775625.post-40411417650525821742010-07-11T20:22:35.165+02:002010-07-11T20:22:35.165+02:00Oh, you can't fool me! All it takes is looks a...Oh, you can't fool me! All it takes is looks and a whole lot of money! (perhaps a secretary to do the leg work=, wouldn't hurt either) Cheers Lou Lou, love you lots!Kitchen Witchhttp://kwitchen1@aol.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20775625.post-32382632249464998162010-03-22T09:45:53.106+01:002010-03-22T09:45:53.106+01:00Dedene
Dealing with visas, cartes de séjour, etc. ...Dedene<br />Dealing with visas, cartes de séjour, etc. is a good way to learn French...kind of a "do or die" situation. :)<br />Yes, I think I've opened up a can of worms here. There is a lot of information to cover! <br /><br />sinnlighet<br />Thank you for commenting! I've had a look at the jewelry and it is lovely. <br /><br />Alisa<br />If you love food, then you must come to France for a visit!Jenniferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18245742506531002363noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20775625.post-46676955440779200322010-03-21T20:44:54.503+01:002010-03-21T20:44:54.503+01:00Fabulous post! I've always wanted to visit Fra...Fabulous post! I've always wanted to visit FranceAlisahttp://www.foodista.com/blognoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20775625.post-85021325087561454212010-03-21T18:10:36.526+01:002010-03-21T18:10:36.526+01:00Your blog ..... it's amazing and soooo inspiri...Your blog ..... it's amazing and soooo inspiring. Nice to find you!<br /><br />A small footprint from Agneta & Sweden<br /><br />Ps. I have an ongoing jewelry contest on my blog. Welcome! DsAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20775625.post-4875617837165652602010-03-21T12:48:43.785+01:002010-03-21T12:48:43.785+01:00Loulou, bless your heart, you've taken on an e...Loulou, bless your heart, you've taken on an endless subject. Yes, difficulties, mess-ups and hassles should be expected. <br /><br />I did this pretty much by myself, even though I had a job in Paris. The company wasn't much help. I guess it was a good way to better my French.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20775625.post-39402224096701370392010-03-21T10:14:40.838+01:002010-03-21T10:14:40.838+01:00Annie
Thank you for the link. That was both fasci...Annie<br />Thank you for the link. That was both fascinating and frightening to read. <br /><br />astheroshe<br />Answering your question about renting or buying is difficult because there are so many factors to consider: city? country? how much you have to spend? how many people would be staying there? etc.<br /><br />Michel <br />we know Americans who have also easily obtained mortgages as long as they had a large enough chunk of cash to put down on the house. After that it is just a lot of paperwork.<br />After being here 7 years I have to say that the process of <i>moving</i> to France (paperwork, etc.) was easier than <i>staying</i> in France with the endless Carte de Séjour renewals, proving residency for various reasons, etc.<br /><br />Beaver<br />Thank you for the link. I've been enjoying reading her blog.<br /><br />Ken<br />We were under the impression that one could arrive in France on a 90 day tourist visa, leave for a day to a country that doesn't adhere to the Schengen Agreement and have your passport stamped, then return to France for another 90 days without any problems.<br />However, I just looked at the French Embassy website and they state that you must apply for a Long Stay Visa if you are in France for more than 90 days in a 6 month period.<br /><i>"A short stay is a stay in the Schengen area under 90 days or multiple stays totalling less than 90 days in a period of six months."</i>Jenniferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18245742506531002363noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20775625.post-9900579995145768812010-03-21T02:06:22.256+01:002010-03-21T02:06:22.256+01:00Americans must apply for a visa if they are planni...Americans must apply for a visa if they are planning to stay in France for more than 3 months. So the 6 month solution isn't so easy. If you live in France for 6 months or more out of any calendar year, France becomes your tax residence for that year and you have to declare your worldwide income in France and pay up.Ken Broadhursthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04430899802705818716noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20775625.post-58370580845775810552010-03-20T17:01:37.950+01:002010-03-20T17:01:37.950+01:00Loulou
Anne Sinclair has talked about it since Ja...Loulou<br /><br />Anne Sinclair has talked about it since January 2010 when she was faced with the situation of proving her Frenchness . She bumped it in March after the govt decided to make the rules easier:<br />http://annesinclair.typepad.fr/journal/2010/03/etre-français-une-chance-ou-une-punition.htmlThe Beavernoreply@blogger.com