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"Even for people who speak French (and I didn't!), moving to Paris can be a completely overwhelming experience. It's not just about the language barrier, but about French mentality and bureaucracy. Coming from New York, I figured I would be okay...after finding an apartment in Manhattan, how difficult could it be to do the same in Paris? Trust me, not easy! And the stuff that should be easy, like opening a bank account, setting up telephone and cable, and paying a cleaning woman, for example, can be a nightmare in this country of vague instructions and endless paperwork. Then, you think about the really important tasks, like obtaining and maintaining the proper "carte de sejour", finding a hospital in which to have your baby, or finding a school, and it can seem all but impossible.

It was incredibly helpful to have assistance from people who live in Paris, who know the system, but who most importantly understand the French way of life and how their system works.

Trusting someone who has already invested tons of time researching obvious, and obscure, relocation challenges can save, literally, hundreds of hours of time that should be spent on more enjoyable activities, like becoming acquainted with the joys of French gastronomy. I've been in this amazing city for almost five years and as my life here evolves and changes, I continually have questions and problems. Luckily, I also know where to turn for good advice!"

Laura Zvulun, Paris 2008