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Getting Started in France (PDF)
Our flagship free guide: language learning, community & social groups, where to shop (Lidl, Aldi, Leclerc, Picard, markets), transport, French SIMs and finding English-speaking doctors.
Get this guide →Long-Stay Visa Checklist (PDF)
Every document you need before your French consulate appointment, in plain English.
Get this guide →Your First Week in France
A day-by-day plan: OFII, bank, SIM, utilities — what to do first.
Get this guide →Carte Vitale Application Pack
The exact CERFA forms, letter templates and CPAM addresses you need.
Get this guide →UK → French Driving Licence Pack
ANTS walkthrough, document list and timing for the post-Brexit exchange.
Get this guide →Having a Baby in France: Admin Cheat Sheet
Caisse d'assurance maladie, PAJE, prime à la naissance, vaccination schedule, crèche timings — what the system actually looks like.
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