Expat France
Although ultimately a victor in World Wars I and II, France suffered extensive losses in its empire, wealth, manpower, and rank as a dominant nation-state. Nevertheless, France today is one of the most modern countries in the world and is a leader among European nations. Since 1958, it has constructed a presidential democracy resistant to the instabilities experienced in earlier parliamentary democracies. In recent years, its reconciliation and cooperation with Germany have proved central to the economic integration of Europe, including the introduction of a common exchange currency, the euro, in January 1999. At present, France is at the forefront of efforts to develop the EU's military capabilities to supplement progress toward an EU foreign policy.
Web Sites for Expats in France
Expat France is an online community for English speaking families living in France.
Americans in France is a web site aimed at helping Americans to better understand France, its people and culture. It is run by Jeff Steiner, an American living in Reignier France, a guy with a laptop, an Internet connection and hopefully a good idea. Jeff does not think of himself as a Francophile, he does think of myself as someone who, over the last few years, has had the opportunity to study France and her culture -- one who has seen and learned some of the differences between the French and Americans.
AngloINFO provides the English-language information you need for life in France.
Blogs from Expats in France
Vivi, who had lived on the East Coast of America all her life, married the love of her life in July, 2004, who just happened to be French. They moved to France in September, 2004 and she's been blogging ever since.
La Coquette is a blog by Elisabeth Fourmont, a 26-year-old American who is really French and has returned to the land of her father(s). She lives in the Latin Quarter across the hall from her cousin Jeanne. She has no pets.
Life as an English Bird in Reims with a Frog
American expat in Nice working as a technical writer and French-English translator.
Paris has been my home for a decade. After living 'in sin' for 8 years, I left my partner for a man I met on my blog. I now live alone with my daughter Tadpole; her daddy, Mr Frog, lives nearby. Just when I thought things were back on an even keel, I got dooced.
Books for Expats in France
 Over Here: An American Expat in the South of France |
Map of France
