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Americans in Paris

Everything you need to move to, rent in and enjoy Paris as an American, and how it fits with your US taxes, money and paperwork.

Official US

Embassy

U.S. Embassy Paris

Passports, citizenship, voting help and emergency services for U.S. citizens in France; consular entrance at 4 avenue Gabriel

2 avenue Gabriel, 75008 Paris

Website · Map · +33 1 43 12 22 22

Your community group

ExpatStateside France: Americans in France

Free group for Americans in France: questions, tips, meetups, Thanksgiving and the Super Bowl.

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Guides for life in Paris

Basics

Cost of living in Paris vs New York: rent, transit, food and health

Paris rents are lower than Manhattan's, the monthly transit pass costs about a hundred bucks, and the doctor doesn't send surprise bills. Here's how it stacks up against New York and the US average.

Basics

Strikes in Paris: how they're announced, what still runs and how to plan around them

Strikes in Paris are rarely a surprise if you know where to look. Here's how notice works, what minimum service really means, and a game plan for strike days.

Money and work

French taxes for Americans: the foyer fiscal, social charges and your US return

Move to Paris and you'll answer to the French tax office and the IRS. Here's when France taxes you, how the household system works, what social charges cost and how the treaty helps.

Money and work

Banking in France as an American: getting past the FATCA no, and what to do if a bank won't budge

French banks don't love US passports. Here's how Americans get an account anyway: FATCA forms, the RIB, the Banque de France droit au compte and the FGDR guarantee.

Money and work

The French tax return for Americans: your first filing, Form 3916 and your US accounts

France wants a list of every US account you hold, every year, on top of what the IRS wants. Here's the first return, Form 3916, the fines and the deadlines.

Money and work

Assurance vie and the PEA: why France's favorite savings products can backfire on Americans

Your French banker will push an assurance vie and a PEA. For an American, the funds inside can be PFICs and the French tax breaks don't count with the IRS. Here's the fine print.

Home

Renting in Paris: rent control, leases and fees before you sign

Paris apartments are small and the competition is fierce, but French law caps rents, deposits and agency fees. Here's what the rules say and how to use them.

Home

The rental dossier in Paris: what landlords can ask for, guarantors and Visale

In Paris, the apartment goes to the best dossier. Here's the legal document list, how to show US income, the free Visale guarantee and the paid alternatives.

Moving and visas

Moving to Paris as an American: the long-stay visas that actually work

Ninety visa-free days is a vacation, not a move. Here are the French long-stay visas Americans really use, how France-Visas works, and the online step most newcomers forget.

Moving and visas

Titre de séjour for Americans: validating your visa, the OFII and the new French tests

Your long-stay visa is your first residence permit, but only once you validate it online. Here's the fee, the OFII step, renewal and the new language rules.

Health

Healthcare in Paris: how French medicine works day to day, from your médecin traitant to the ER

A €30 doctor visit, pharmacists who actually diagnose, and a 15 for the ambulance. Here's how healthcare in Paris works day to day for Americans.

Health

Carte Vitale and PUMa: how Americans in France get into the public health system

French public health coverage is open to legal residents, but there's a wait and a form. Here's how PUMa, the carte Vitale, the app and the mutuelle fit together.

Schools and study

Schools in Paris: French public school, American sections and international schools for US kids

School starts at 3 in France, and it's free. Here's how American families in Paris weigh French public school, American sections, bilingual schools and US college plans.

Schools and study

Learning French in Paris: where to study, the DELF and the levels you need to stay

French isn't optional anymore if you want to stay: B1 for a 10-year card, B2 for citizenship. Here's where to study in Paris and which exams the prefecture accepts.

Getting around

Driving in France on a US license, and getting around Paris without a car

Your US license is good for a year after you move to France. Then it depends on your state. Here's the exchange, Crit'Air, and how Parisians actually get around.

Getting around

Navigo and the Paris metro: passes, 2026 fares, airport trains and night buses

One ticket now covers the metro, RER and suburban trains across the region. Here's what a Navigo pass costs in 2026, which card to get, and how to reach CDG and Orly.

Community

American life in Paris: Thanksgiving, the Fourth and where Americans gather

Paris has been home to Americans for more than a century, and the institutions show it. Here's where to find Thanksgiving, a library card, a Sunday service and your fellow voters.

Community

August, public holidays and French customs: the unwritten rules Americans learn the hard way

Paris empties in August, May is full of long weekends, and forgetting to say bonjour is a real faux pas. Here's the calendar and the manners that make life easier.

Going out

American food in Paris: where to find pancakes, US groceries, NFL nights and a Thanksgiving turkey

Paris has the best bread on earth and almost no canned pumpkin. Here's where Americans find pancakes, Costco runs, NFL nights and a November turkey.

Going out

Nightlife in Paris: jazz cellars, Pigalle and how to get home after the last Metro

Paris goes out late, drinks slowly and loves live jazz. Here's where to go, which clubs we checked, and how to get home once the Metro shuts.

America in Paris

The embassy or consulate, business groups, clubs, sport, schools, churches and a taste of home. Checked 2026-11; tell us if something has changed.

Official US

Embassy

U.S. Embassy Paris

Passports, citizenship, voting help and emergency services for U.S. citizens in France; consular entrance at 4 avenue Gabriel

2 avenue Gabriel, 75008 Paris

Website · Map · +33 1 43 12 22 22 · Facebook · Instagram · X · LinkedIn · YouTube

Commission

Franco-American Fulbright Commission

Runs Fulbright exchanges between France and the U.S.; open by appointment only

9 rue Chardin, 75016 Paris

Website · Map · +33 1 44 14 53 60 · Facebook · Instagram · X · LinkedIn · YouTube

Business and networking

Chamber

American Chamber of Commerce in France (AmCham France)

Business association for American companies and investors in France

77 rue de Miromesnil, 75008 Paris

Website · Map · X · LinkedIn

Clubs and associations

Club

American Club of Paris

Social and cultural club for Franco-American friendship, with speaker lunches and events

Reid Hall, 4 rue de Chevreuse, 75006 Paris

Website · Map · +33 1 47 23 64 36 · contact@americanclubparis.org · Facebook · Instagram · LinkedIn

Association

AARO – Association of Americans Resident Overseas

Non-partisan advocacy group for Americans abroad, headquartered in Paris since 1973

4 rue de Chevreuse, 75006 Paris

Website · Map · +33 1 47 20 24 15 · Facebook · X

Club

American Women's Group in Paris (AWG Paris)

Volunteer women's club with over 100 years of history; FAWCO member

Website · Map · membershipvp@awgparis.org · Facebook · Instagram

Club

Association of American Women in Europe (AAWE)

Bicultural community of American women based mainly in France; FAWCO partner

Website · Map · Facebook · Instagram · LinkedIn

Veterans

American Legion Paris Post 1

The American Legion's first post, for U.S. veterans in Paris

75012 Paris

Website · Map · contact@parispost1.fr

Library

American Library in Paris

English-language lending library founded in 1920, with events and children's programs

10 rue du Général Camou, 75007 Paris

Website · Map · +33 1 53 59 12 60 · info@americanlibraryinparis.org · Facebook · Instagram · LinkedIn · YouTube

Scouting

Scouts BSA Troop 112 Paris

Scouting America (BSA) troop for boys and girls aged 11 to 17, Transatlantic Council; chartered by American Legion Paris Post 1; meets about twice a month, usually at Marymount in Neuilly, plus campouts

72 Boulevard de la Saussaye, 92200 Neuilly-sur-Seine

Website · Map · paristroop112.sm@gmail.com

Scouting

Cub Scout Pack 112 Paris

English-speaking Cub Scout pack for boys and girls from kindergarten to 5th grade (ages 5 to 10), Transatlantic Council; sister unit of Troop 112

Paris

Website · Map · pack112paris@gmail.com

Scouting

USA Girl Scouts Overseas – France (Paris)

USA Girl Scouts Overseas program for girls in France; contacts listed via the Marymount Paris PTO directory

Paris

Website · Map

Party groups abroad

Listed side by side for information. We are nonpartisan.

Party

Democrats Abroad France – Paris

Official Democratic Party organization for U.S. citizens in France, with a Paris chapter

Website · Map · +33 7 55 53 73 36

Party

Republicans Overseas

Worldwide Republican organization for Americans abroad; no local chapter page found for this country

Website · Map

American sport

Team

Paris Musketeers

Professional American football team playing in the European Football Alliance

Stade Bauer, Saint-Ouen-sur-Seine

Website · Map · Instagram

Schools and universities

University

The American University of Paris

Independent American liberal arts university granting U.S.-accredited degrees

5 boulevard de La Tour-Maubourg, 75007 Paris

Website · Map · +33 1 40 62 06 00 · Facebook · Instagram · LinkedIn · YouTube

School

American School of Paris

Ages 3-18 school west of Paris offering an American curriculum, AP, IB and a U.S. high school diploma

41 rue Pasteur, 92210 Saint-Cloud

Website · Map · +33 1 41 12 82 82 · Facebook · Instagram · LinkedIn · YouTube

PreK-12 school

Marymount International School Paris

Catholic international school following an international curriculum based on the American Education Reaches Out (AERO) standards

72 Boulevard de la Saussaye, 92200 Neuilly-sur-Seine

Website · Map · +33 1 46 24 10 51 · Facebook · Instagram · LinkedIn

PreK-12 school

International School of Paris

Nursery to grade 12 on three campuses in the 16th; IB PYP, MYP and DP; CIS and NEASC accredited

96 bis Rue du Ranelagh, 75016 Paris

Website · Map · +33 1 81 70 44 10 · Facebook · Instagram · X · LinkedIn

US university campus

Parsons Paris (The New School)

Paris campus of New York's Parsons School of Design; US degrees including a BFA in Fashion Design

Website · Map · thinkparsonsparis@newschool.edu · Facebook · Instagram

US study-abroad center

Columbia Global Center Paris – Reid Hall

Columbia University's Paris center, home to its study-abroad programs (Columbia University in Paris) and public events

4 rue de Chevreuse, 75006 Paris

Website · Map · +33 1 43 20 33 07

US study-abroad program

Boston University Study Abroad Paris

BU programs in Paris: summer study, Sciences Po exchange, and French- or English-language internship programs

Website · Map · +1 617 353 9888 · abroad@bu.edu

University centre

NYU Paris

New York University study away site; fall, spring, full-year and summer programs for about 200 to 300 students

Website · Map · global.programs@nyu.edu · Facebook · Instagram · X · LinkedIn · YouTube

American restaurants and bars

More in our guide: American food, restaurants and bars in Paris. Listings are not paid.

Diner

Breakfast in America

American diner with pancakes, burgers and milkshakes from 8:30 a.m.; also at 4 rue Malher (4th) and 2 rue Saint-Philippe du Roule (8th).

17 rue des Écoles, 75005 Paris

Website · Map · Facebook · Instagram

Bar

Harry's New York Bar

Historic cocktail bar opened in 1911, known for its US presidential straw poll for American customers.

5 rue Daunou, 75002 Paris

Website · Map · harrysbar1911@gmail.com · Facebook · Instagram

Southern

L'Arrêt by The Grey

Bistro from Savannah chef Mashama Bailey: Southern dishes such as mac and cheese, cornbread, Hoppin' John and pecan pie.

36 rue de l'Université, 75007 Paris

Website · Map · +33 9 84 00 09 08

Bagels

Munch

New York-style sourdough bagels, a PB&J bagel, cookies, cheesecake and cinnamon rolls in Batignolles.

10 rue des Dames, 75017 Paris

Website · Map · Instagram

Hot dogs

Noo-York

American hot dogs, bagels and milkshakes in the Marais.

46 rue des Gravilliers, 75003 Paris

Website · Map · +33 1 71 97 27 40

Deli

Temple & Chapon

New York-style restaurant in the Experimental Marais hotel, with bagels and lobster rolls.

116 rue du Temple, 75003 Paris

Website · Map · +33 1 42 72 20 00 · restaurant@experimentalmarais.com

Sports bar

O'Sullivans Bar Bastille

Pub that shows NFL games through the season; hosted a Super Bowl 2026 watch party with the Paris Musketeers.

6 place de la Bastille, 75012 Paris

Website · Map · +33 1 81 80 13 11

Sports bar

Rosie's Smokehouse BBQ

Smokehouse BBQ and sports bar in the Latin Quarter with several screens; showed Super Bowl 2026.

13 rue de la Huchette, 75005 Paris

Website · Map · +33 1 71 73 64 96

A taste of home

Warehouse

Costco Villebon-sur-Yvette

Costco warehouse south of Paris with U.S. brands in bulk (membership required)

3 avenue de Bréhat, 91140 Villebon-sur-Yvette

Website · Map

Warehouse

Costco Pontault-Combault

Costco warehouse east of Paris (membership required)

35 route de Paris, 77340 Pontault-Combault

Website · Map · +33 1 69 74 37 49

Churches and congregations

Church

The American Church in Paris

English-speaking interdenominational Protestant congregation on the Quai d'Orsay

65 quai d'Orsay, 75007 Paris

Website · Map · +33 1 40 62 05 00 · Facebook · Instagram · YouTube

Church

The American Cathedral in Paris

Episcopal cathedral of the Convocation of Episcopal Churches in Europe

23 avenue George V, 75008 Paris

Website · Map · parish.coordinator@americancathedral.org · Facebook · Instagram · LinkedIn · YouTube