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Which foreign nationalities buy the most property in the Paris area?

And what has happened to British buyers?

Americans flock to buy in Paris, spending a median of €715,000

People from the US are the largest group of non-resident foreign buyers in the French capital

Two Americans moved to France 50 years apart - what has changed?

We speak to two US natives now living in Paris about their expatriate experience

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Hunt is on for American's family after WW2 bag found in French loft

The remarkable discovery was made during renovations at a woman's home in Normandy

Can Americans stay in France for 90 extra days due to 1949 agreement?

We look at whether this old agreement between France and the US is still in force

How do Americans in France register for public health insurance?

The process can be lengthy and many recommend applying for private health insurance when first arriving in the country

US elections: Can an American living in France still vote in them?

It is possible but there are a few important points you need to be aware of first

Mayor pays tribute to US actor Richard Belzer who lived in Aveyron

The actor, best known for his role as detective John Munch in the series Law and Order: Special Victims Unit, died at the weekend

Netflix’s Emily boosts Americans’ opinion of Paris, poll shows

Survey finds that those who have seen the series are much more likely to think that rats are super rare in the French capital

Can I belong to US Medicare and the French healthcare system?

We look at the rules for Americans living in France who want to retain their Medicare health plans

American mother and son jailed for attempted murder of French father

The pair were described as ‘driven by a desire for revenge’ in court, which sentenced them to 16 and 12 years in closed jail respectively

When will Americans be able to travel to France?

There is no precise answer to this question at the moment as borders remain closed between France and the United States.

US potato-dish fan in France now raising money for Restos du Coeur

The American tourist’s passionate praise of a chain potato restaurant was retweeted worldwide and he has now prompted hundreds to give to charity – including the restaurant group itself

Here’s what you need to know about pets and vets in France

People relocating to France, especially from the US, may fear that attitudes to pets and vets are not the same here. Our writer, who owned a cat in France, recalls her mixed experience

Vaccinated Americans to be allowed to travel to France this summer

The European Commissioner confirmed Americans vaccinated with EMA-approved jabs will be free to travel to the EU. She did not give an exact date but it is expected to start by June

US citizens in France cast votes on Super Tuesday

US citizens living in France have voted in local restaurants and cafés across the country, to take part in “Super Tuesday”, the US presidential primary elections.

Cocktail hour, Paris-style

We are in 1920s Paris and the spirit of partying and indulging in cocktails is in full swing, under the influence of American style bars. Author of a new book on the subject, Franck Audoux raises a glass to good times and picks three great tipples from the era to try at home

Group helps taxing concerns of US citizens in France

For US citizens living overseas, taxation is major problem

Charity fair at France’s American cathedral

Charities will benefit when the Junior Guild of the American Cathedral holds its annual Christmas fair on Sunday, November 17.

France hits back at President Trump on Iran tensions

France has hit back at United States President Donald Trump after he criticised the country for commenting on growing tensions in the Persian Gulf.

France responds to Trump threat on French wine tax

France has responded to an apparent threat by US President Donald Trump to impose extra taxes on French wine imports as a “reciprocal action” to France's taxation of global digital giants.

US military parade inspired by Paris's July 14 event

Planned celebrations in Washington DC, dubbed by US President Donald Trump as a 'Salute to America', have proved controversial

See inside: Obama family’s luxury villa in France

Barack Obama, the 44th President of the United States, has chosen the Gard (Occitanie) for a week’s family holiday this summer, and images of the €55,000-per-week luxury villa have now been revealed.

Wartime lovers who met before D-Day reunited in France

A French woman and an American World War Two veteran who first fell in love in France in 1944 have been reunited 75 years after they last met.

French NBA star Tony Parker buys Isère ski station

Franco-American NBA basketball star Tony Parker has bought a majority stake in a ski station company in Isère, after over a year of negotiations with local authorities over his plans for the site.

American in France goes with the grain

Quinoa grain is hearty, healthy and growing in popularity. Jane Hanks meets a pioneer of its widespread production in Maine-et-Loire

US resident sues State over France.com domain name

A row has broken out over the internet address, France.com, with the former owner of the site - a Frenchman living in the US - suing the French State for the use of the domain name.

President Macron welcomed at first Trump state dinner

President Emmanuel Macron has been welcomed at a lavish state dinner at the White House by US President Donald Trump, alongside a guest list that included the French astronaut Thomas Pesquet and LVMH boss Bernard Arnault.

Trump map puts Corsica in Italy

US president gets his geography wrong in message about his first state visits

MEPs demand visas obligations for Americans this year

MEPs say Americans travelling to France from May should have to have visas

Hollande tells Trump to ‘butt out!’

President says allies do not do each other down – and offers American a ticket to Disneyland Paris to see for himself

Can you help woman find sister she has never met?

American Brooke Spaulding is desperately seeking her big sister

France's incredible love affair with America's wild, wild West

There is a passion for everything Country and Western in France: country music, Western riding, line dancing, the clothes, rodeo sports and cattle ranches. But it does not stop there. Samantha David finds out why the French just love that old-style Americana - from someone who's very much in the know

American

Which foreign nationalities buy the most property in the Paris area?

Americans flock to buy in Paris, spending a median of €715,000

Two Americans moved to France 50 years apart - what has changed?

Hunt is on for American's family after WW2 bag found in French loft

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