I have French citizenship! How to obtain ID documents
After a long red tape, an endless dossier and an interview at the Prefecture, in 2024 I obtained French citizenship! The natural consequence was the request for French documents. Incredible but true, it was perhaps the procedure...
Is French health care public or private? Let's be clear!
Imagine that you are resident in France, have regular French health insurance and go to your doctor. At the end of the visit, the doctor might tell you: "Please, it's 30-35 euros! Paper or cash?". As Italians used to...
Become a French citizen: the naturalization interview
On 2 July 2024, a memorable date, I officially "naturalized". The French naturalization interview in the Prefecture, I have no doubt, was the most feared stage ever! The constitution of the dossier would also test...
The Importance of Language Study in Expatriation
A proper study of languages is essential during an expatriate project or journey. There are many learning opportunities, between schools in attendance and many online courses. Among them, I can only recommend a new...
How to celebrate Easter in France
Like Carnival, Christmas and Valentine's Day, Easter is also of great importance in France. Lay country but with strong Christian roots, it boasts numerous traditions related to Easter Sunday and weeks...
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