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    Life in Paris & France,  Specific Info

    Passport? Obtain an Emergency Passport

    For the first time in four years, I would be visiting my family in the States. For the past four years, my French passport was my entry to other countries before and after the pandemic. Wednesday afternoon, six days before my departure, while entering information into the airline website, the moment of desperation descended upon me. The expired passport, two business days, a weekend and Labor Day stood between me and the flight. Asking those around me for their experiences helped bring down the tension, but I had to act swiftly. With a quick exchange of emails with the Embassy I received a Friday morning appointment, stood in line with…

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    Communications,  Language,  Life in Paris & France

    Study French in Paris

    This article has been updated with Conversation Exchange ideas. The Paris Mayor's Office has added a "Learning French" page to their Website with tips on who can take classes and where. Staying in Paris awhile? Check your with your local mayor's office (each arrondissement has one) for information on municipal classes. No restrictions on nationality or residence status. You must be over 18.