Ron Tay
@merquiades
American expat in France
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About me
American
Lives in Metz
Speaks English, French, Spanish, Italian, Portuguese
Registration: 26 December 2010
About
My expat journey
Metz, France
Exploring France, gaining complete fluency in French, enjoying life with friends, becoming a translator
Teaching
The beauty of the region, the people, the culture
The weather!
USA
Activity
Healthcare in France by Julien
Hi, how does the healthcare system work in France ? Is it efficient ? What are the main differences between public and private sectors? Is it recommended to purchase private health insurance in France? Thanks in advance for sharing your ...
Hello Julien, If you have a carte de sejour and a job (full or part time) you can go to the Securite Social and get a ss number and apply for a health card which you can use in most of France to get 70% off of doctor's visits, hospitalization and ... Read More
Americans getting a driving license in France by merquiades
According to the rules I have been told, you have to exchange your American driver's license (mine is from Ohio) within 1 year of moving to France and getting your first Carte de S茅jour. Otherwise, if you are a French citizen you have to go back to ...
Thank you very much, Harmonie:) I'm crossing my fingers. Read More
Americans getting a driving license in France
According to the rules I have been told, you have to exchange your American driver's license (mine is from Ohio) within 1 year of moving to France and getting your first Carte de S茅jour. Otherwise, if you are a French citizen you have to go back to ... Read More