Johnny Depp’s French town: The reality of renovating a house in the French countryside
Owning a piece of the French countryside is a dream for many, and Johnny Depp made this dream a reality by purchasing an entire village near Plan-de-la-Tour in Provence. His big estate is a private provencal paradise with beautiful cottages, a chapel and even a restaurant. While this paint a perfect picture of living in […]
Can you extend or renew a French long-stay visa?
If you are planning on living in France for more than 90 days, you’ll likely need a French long-stay visa. This visa allows non-EU citizens to live in France for a period ranging from 3 months to up to a year. But what happens when then end of you visa period is approaching? Can you […]
ETIAS vs. French Visa: Essential info for expats in France
Published: September 4 2024Updated: 21 October 2025 If you’re planning to travel to France or elsewhere in the Schengen Area in the coming years, it’s important to understand the difference between ETIAS and a French visa, especially with new European border systems being rolled out. What is ETIAS? ETIAS (European Travel Information and Authorisation System) […]