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Month: November 2020

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The OFII in France and the Integration Process: Part 1

Posted on November 24, 2020July 28, 2023 by Rose Joly

You Have Validated Your VLS-TS, Now What? Now you wait, patiently, and for a long time, I might add. When I validated my visa mid-September of 2019, I honestly never thought I would have to wait four months to receive my initial convocation from the OFII (Office Français de l’Immigration et de l’Intégration). Many people…

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Guédelon, A Rare Glimpse into the Building of a Medieval Château

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

I already know what you’re thinking, what the hell is Guédelon?! I had no idea what it was or that it even existed until recently! I found it while looking for some fun post-confinement activities to do in the region of Bourgogne (Burgundy). What is Guédelon? Prepare to be greeted by the “clink clink” of…

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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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