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Month: October 2020

VLS-TS France

How to Apply for a Visa de Long Séjour- Valant Titre de Séjour vie privée et familiale (VLS-TS) as an American Spouse of a French Citizen While Living in the UK

Posted on October 19, 2020August 3, 2023 by Rose Joly

What Is a VLS-TS? The VLS-TS or Visa de Long Séjour – Valant Titre de Séjour is a special long-stay visa for those visiting France for over 90 days who fulfill specific criteria (such as being students, interns, spouses, etc.). The visa also acts as a temporary residence permit, meaning that applicants do not need…

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An Atypical Weekend in the Valley of the Loire

Posted on October 19, 2020May 22, 2021 by Rose Joly

This is a trip I took with my husband who decided to book us a romantic and relaxing weekend getaway. I was visiting him briefly from the UK in June of 2019 and I thought it would be apropos to share this experience here, even though it took place some time ago. I kept nagging…

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Getting Married in France (Twice!)

Posted on October 19, 2020May 22, 2021 by Rose Joly

If you have read the about page you are aware that I have gotten married in France twice (to the same person). The reason for this being is that marriage can only be officiated legally in France by the government since the country is laic, meaning there is a firm separation of church and state….

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Clairvaux prison with retaining bars and door

The Shockingly Dark History of the Abbey of Clairvaux

Posted on October 18, 2020August 23, 2021 by Rose Joly

Last night as I watched The Green Mile with my husband, I was reminded of a particularly moving visit we had taken to the Abbey of Clairvaux in July. What could a 12th century abbey and The Green Mile have in common? You’re about to find out. Expectation VS Reality To be honest, I had…

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When Someone Says “France:” The Most Popular Stereotypes About France Debunked

Posted on October 18, 2020May 22, 2021 by Rose Joly

Today I wanted to discuss some things that are not necessarily untruths about France, but are characteristic tropes of French culture and France itself. The stereotypes or cliches I have collected and discussed below were retrieved by posing the question “what comes to mind when you hear the word ‘France’?” on several social media platforms….

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How to Get Married in France to a French National as a U.S. Citizen

Posted on October 18, 2020July 28, 2023 by Rose Joly

Getting Married in France is Difficult But don’t turn away just yet, I am here to help! Marriage can only be officiated legally in France by the government since the country is laic, meaning there is a firm separation of church and state. Therefore, in order to have a more “traditional” wedding (with a religious…

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Salut! I’m Rose.
I’m an American married to a Frenchman living in the countryside of France. I’m here to fill you in on life here, from administrative paperwork to weird customs to underrated places to visit.

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