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French Healthcare for Expats: What is a Carte Vitale?

As a little girl growing up in the United States, I always dreamed of having access to universal healthcare. When I immigrated to France, that dream became a reality. But in my Emily in Paris-esque haze, I didn’t fully understand

3 Jul 2025

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Understanding LGBTQ+ Rights in France

Paris has always been the City of Love, but since the legalization of same-sex marriage in 2013, Paris’s identity as the romance capital of the world is truly cemented. This Pride Month, we want to celebrate the LGBTQ+ community and

5 Jun 2025

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How France Saved My Life: A Transgender Woman’s Story

For Pride Month 2025, we wanted to share with you all the realities of life in France as a member of the LGBTQ+ community. In our other article for Pride month, we discussed LGBTQ+ rights in France and shared a

3 Jun 2025

Arc de Triomphe in Paris at night near central arrondissements

Where to live in Paris with a family: Our top 5 arrondissements

Deciding where to live in Paris with a family is one of the most unexpectedly difficult aspects of a relocation. You want somewhere thats classically Parisian, but not touristy. An area thats quiet, but still has a vibrant community, and

29 Apr 2025

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Retiring in France: Our Client’s Journey

Justyna sits down with Michael, a retiree who recently made the move to France, to talk about planning retirement, expat life, and his relocation experience.

3 Apr 2025

Group of retirees walking together under the arcades in Paris, smiling and enjoying the city.

Retiring in Paris: An American Expat’s Story & Advice

Justyna Simmons, co-founder and CEO of Your Friend in Paris, sat down with Judy, a retiree who has been living in Paris for the past 2 years, to ask her some of the most pressing questions surrounding retirement in Paris.

6 Mar 2025

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