Americans in france

Photos: Americans take to streets in France to protest against President Trump

Hundreds participated in the No Kings 2 protest on October 18

French pharmacies attract American visitors with their lower prices

Pharmacists say some tourists are buying medication in France - both prescription and over-the-counter - to save money

French cities to host Americans’ ‘No Kings 2’ rallies as part of global pro-democracy day

Organisers hope that people dissatisfied with the policies of President Trump will join international protest

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Americans and Britons in France: long-stay visas and residency trends 2024

Americans are among top nationalities for first-issue residency cards

Why I love where I live... in Provence

Exciting early experiences in France helped turn American expat into an 'accidental author'

Americans flock to renew passports in Bordeaux

In-person appointments are usually exclusively available in Paris, Marseille and Strasbourg

Simplification of French visa process in the pipeline

More 'digitalisation' expected for UK applications as some US applicants now benefit from postal option

Can you remain in France on 90/180 days quota after six-month stay is up?

American citizens benefit from short-stay visa access to bloc without needing a visa

What are the regulations on trusts in France? - Partner article

Authorities must be kept informed on a variety of important details or serious penalties can ensue

Why I love where I live... in Biarritz

Reader Alex Gaines, 42, from North Carolina, moved to the south of France in 2013 for studies and surfing, and has never looked back

Americans end up on flight to Tunis after asking to go ‘to Nice’

How the two women missed the airport gate sign has not been explained. They shared their unexpected trip online

More retirees turned down for French citizenship over foreign income tell their stories

A growing number of readers report refusals after minister's prefecture letter called for tougher attitude

Must VLS-TS visa holders become French residents?

Certain visas need to be validated soon after arriving in France

France suspension of parcels to United States continues with no restart date given

Suspension is linked to ‘Trump tariffs’ that began on August 7

Outreach event to assist Americans in south of France with social security queries

In-person appointments will be held in Marseille over two days next month

American donates her father’s WW2 photos to French resistance museum

The Musée de la Résistance is set to open in Cahors in early 2026.

NFL boss dreams of lifting American football to 'the next level' in France

New COO of the Paris Musketeers, Sebastian Stolz, believes the sport can gain traction in France

IRS will no longer accept or issue paper checks: Americans in France affected

Tax payments and refunds must now be made digitally

Americans protest in Paris and Nice to oppose Trump ‘authoritarianism’ on Saturday

Calls to gather at Place de la Bastille and on the Promenade des Anglais

‘We came to France for a 12-month sabbatical and decided to stay’

Texas couple fell in love with the culture and language

I am sick of having to justify my country’s politics to people in France

Columnist Cynthia Spillman offers advice on how to deal with troubling politics in your home country

New flight route offers direct link between Nice and Washington DC

The connection ‘demonstrates the growing attractiveness of Nice to Americans’ as tourist and expat numbers rise

Second-home market in France grows: who is buying and where?

In some departments close to 20% of properties are second homes

These districts of Paris are most popular amongst Americans in France

More arrondissements are seeing US buyers in the wake of the Trump presidency, specialist estate agencies say

'I helped restore French cathedrals as a female American stone cutter - despite prejudice'

Stella Cheng, who worked on the restoration of Notre-Dame Cathedral, faced sexism and racism

What are the different ways to watch American football in France?

The sport is growing in popularity in Europe

Americans called to join May 1 protest in Paris

Newly formed Paris Coalition for US Democracy voices anger about Donald Trump’s policies

Large increase in Americans buying property on the Cote d’Azur

President Trump is cited as a major factor, but is not the only reason for the area’s popularity

Tips for Americans considering a French mortgage

With the number of Americans moving to France on the rise, we ask the experts for some tips for those considering applying for a French mortgage

Visitors to Normandy American Cemetery must soon book in advance

With more than one million visitors last year, the cemetery is one of the region’s most-visited D-Day sites

How many Americans live in Paris - and where else are they choosing in France?

Over a quarter of all US nationals in France live in the capital city

People in France snubbing US travel, report travel agents

The political context, weak euro against the dollar, and border issues have all been blamed

Foreign drivers in France: three ways that new licence rules could impact you

New rules on exchanging a driving licence are among those scheduled to come into place

Partner article: What Americans need to know about filing US tax returns in France

US citizens must declare income regardless of their place of residence

Americans moving to France are increasingly choosing Nice

Expat numbers are soaring alongside a boom in US tourism in the city

Photos: Hundreds of Americans protest against Trump and Musk in Paris

‘Our goal is not anti-American but anti-oligarch’, says Democrats Abroad spokesman after the ‘Hands off’ demonstration on April 5

Experiences: Why I love living in Paris

Karen Bussen tells how she moved from New York to the French capital and found love

Trump tariffs: Americans in France hit by dollar drop

Europe has said the tariffs will cause the economy to ‘massively suffer’ as France plans retaliation

Five questions for British and American drivers in France on new driving licence rules

Digital licences will be widespread by 2030

Americans and non-Irish EU citizens travelling to UK from France must pay a higher fee

The ETA becomes mandatory for non-Irish EU citizens from April 2

New French visa processor for Americans: what changes?

Appointments will remain available in 10 US cities

Nearly 7,000 Britons have been granted French nationality since Brexit

The UK consistently ranks among the top five countries for people gaining French citizenship, with 6,863 people acquiring the nationality between 2021 - 2023

Update: Americans protest possible consulate closures across France

Rallies took place in Strasbourg, Lyon and Bordeaux on Friday (March 7)

Americans in Strasbourg to protest possible consulate closure

US consulates based in Lyon, Rennes, and Bordeaux could also be shut down

Four US consulates in France identified as facing possible closure under Trump

The American administration is cutting back on diplomatic missions across the world, with France seen as a key target for downsizing

Is there a simple renewal process for six-month French visas?

Second-home owners are required to obtain visas for extended visits to properties in France

How many Britons and Americans got their first French visa or residency card in 2024?

Provisional figures for 2024 show around three million were delivered in total to all nationalities

No ETA permit needed for Americans and others only transiting in UK

However, the fee for those who do need ETAs is likely to rise

Good news for Americans in France as dollar strengthens against euro

It comes ahead of Donald Trump’s second term, amid sluggish European growth predictions

Foreign bank accounts: French court clarifies rules after US account case

Failure to declare them can result in a steep fine

Americans were biggest foreign donors to Notre Dame restoration after fire

Two foundations donated $10 million each in wake of devastating 2019 fire

What would it mean for France if the euro is weaker than the US dollar?

The exchange rate is at levels not seen since 2022 since the re-election of Donald Trump

Do you receive additional paid leave following a family death in France?

Additional ‘bereavement’ leave is available in some cases

Dollar soars against euro after Trump’s election win

Strong exchange rate will be a boost for anyone planning to move from the US to France. Numbers have been rising post Covid

What do US presidential candidates pledge to change for Americans abroad?

The hopefuls have been targeting the nearly five million Americans who live overseas

How to get help to tend a grave in the UK or US if you live in France

Organise regular visits to trim, tidy and place flowers for your loved ones

Why Americans in France are casting their vote in iconic Paris bar

Harry’s Bar is known for predicting the winner of the US presidential election

US election: what are the big issues for Americans in France?

Americans in France explain who they will vote for in November

Feedback: Americans compare cost of living in US to prices in France

The number of US citizens moving to France has tripled since the pandemic

How many Americans live in France - and how many Britons?

US citizens are the biggest group of English-speakers applying for residency cards

Americans in France urged to register to vote in presidential election

Applications to vote from abroad must be submitted annually to vote in that year's elections

The biggest benefits for Americans of living in France

What is attracting so many more Americans to make the move to France?

Are Britons and Americans still moving to France? Latest data

We look at number of cards issued and also the number of people ordered to leave the country, and for what reasons this could happen

Foreign families urged to plan now for Christmas travel document

Under-18s should carry 'DCEMs' to avoid confusion once EES digital borders scheme starts

America’s Dunkin' doughnuts chain to open outlets in France

The first outlet is set to be in Paris

Best places to retire in France (according to interests and budget)

From the sunniest weather to the best property bargains

Why is WWII Brittany American cemetery not in Brittany?

The Brittany American Cemetery is actually in Normandy and not the region where the soldiers commemorated died

How a Frenchman became a GI on Omaha beach in WW2

'All he could think about was getting safely to his mother, terrified that he might die so close to home'

Last Native American US veteran of D-Day landings marks Memorial Day

The 99-year-old tribal elder made Normandy his home in 2018

The biggest culture shocks for Americans in France

From snack flavours to holiday allowance, Americans moving to France should prepare for some big differences

American on Interpol’s wanted list found during routine check in France

He is accused of sexually assaulting a student at a Pennsylvania college in 2013

What is average salary in France? How does it compare with US or UK?

We also look at the average disposable income per capita in OECD countries

Why US filmmakers are flocking to France right now

Season four of Emily in Paris has only recently begun filming in the capital where shooting is on a tight deadline

American buyers help French chateau market avoid downturn

Rising running costs mean more chateaux up for sale but US buyers still see great value for money

US war dead remembered in French cemeteries, 100 years on

Visitors and families continue to pay their respects for American soldiers, over a century after World War One