Jayde Clements
@jayde.clements
Australian expat in France
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About me
Australian
Lives in Lyon
Speaks English, B2 level French !
Registration: 01 February 2011
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Where can I find a British Travel Adapter? by neil_gibbons
Hi there, Does anyone know where to find an EU to UK travel adapter in Lyon like this one: ...
I saw some universal adaptors at Leroy Merlin the other day, but I wasn't paying close attention ! I think there were several adaptors in the pack. Good luck ! Read More
Renewing carte de sejour in Lyon by krystiemae
Hello Has anyone renewed their carte de sejour recently in Lyon? My carte expires in May and I just booked an appointment on the prefecture's website. Horrified to learn that the first available slot is end June (!!!) Would appreciate any ...
Hello. I renewed my carte de séjour vie privée et familiale in December and I was a couple of days late in doing so - same story, no available appointments. They didn't bat an eye. The new booking system was fab; we booked in the 10:30 ... Read More
French Courses - How do government language programs work? by PeterTurn31
I am starting my life in Lyon with my French wife. Does anyone know what the Government language programs are for french and how they work? Do they just pay for it and you go to a place of your choice? Thank you any help would be great. -Peter
Hey. I have some friends who are married to Frenchmen/women (me I'm PACSed) and they had some integration/cultural type classes through the OFII, then some language classes with Alliance Française...I think that's how it went. When you ... Read More
Getting 'PACSed' by jayde.clements
Hi all. Has anyone been through the PACS process, or know anyone (foreign) who has? I'm just looking for more information (ie. first hand experiences!) than I can find online, so if yes, please let me know! Thanks Jayde
Hi Alyson It really was very easy. Here's a link to a blog post that I wrote about it : Blog post PACS Plus you can check out the Anglo Info website directly. Good luck ! Read More
Where do start??? by NearlyFamous
I visit a friend in Beaujolais frequently and I've decided I'd like to move to Lyon. At my age, it won't be easy. I need all the help and advice I can get (as I say in my profile!). Will be in Lyon 30 May to 6 June. Anybody want to help my ...
Hi Ian, A good website to check out, aside from º£½ÇÂÒÂ× of course (!) is Anglo Info :) Good luck! Read More
Help needed for an Aussie girl to stay in France by Thiburce
Hi there, i'm french and my girl friend is australian, living in Sydney... We are looking for a way that allows her to stay in France for more than three months so she can study french.We also think about getting married... Please help, the french ...
Hi, I'm Australian and my boyfriend is French, and we've been in your situation! The French consulate website is very thorough, and information on all the visa options available to Australians can be found there. I don't know all your details ... Read More
job search by Lukas88
Hi everyone! I am moving to Lyon at the end of summer and I am starting to be bit nervous as I can't find any english speaking job. My french isn't bad but it still isn't fluent. Do you guys have any suggestions where to look, go or call? I have ...
Salut! You could try the English/Irish/Scottish/Australian pubs too - I saw that the Wallace Bar was looking for staff a few weeks ago. Good luck :) Read More
Getting 'PACSed' by jayde.clements
Hi all. Has anyone been through the PACS process, or know anyone (foreign) who has? I'm just looking for more information (ie. first hand experiences!) than I can find online, so if yes, please let me know! Thanks Jayde
Thanks :) Read More
Getting 'PACSed'
Hi all. Has anyone been through the PACS process, or know anyone (foreign) who has? I'm just looking for more information (ie. first hand experiences!) than I can find online, so if yes, please let me know! Thanks Jayde Read More
Moving to Melbourne - which suburb to choose ??? by Smiffy
Hi there, Our little English family are based in Perth at the moment but are considering a change and moving to Melbourne. We visited about 7 years ago for a weekend so really don't know where to start. Looking for suggestions of suburbs to start ...
Fitzroy North is nice, around Edinburgh Gardens :) It'd be less than a 40 minute commute, too. Good luck! Read More
Public transportation in Lyon by Armand
Hi all, What do you think about the means of transportation in Lyon ? Is the network of means of transportation well developed? What modes of transport are available? Do you use them? How much is a fare? Are they relatively ...
Hi Armand I'm quite happy with the public transport in Lyon. The TCL website is very good too, and can be used in English. I mostly use the bus, as I live in Oullins - no Velo'v or Metro here (Metro B is extending to here though)! Buses are very ... Read More
Introductory Post!
Bonjour all! I'm Jayde, from Australia and a new member on º£½ÇÂÒÂ×. I'm not a blogger however (yet), I just enjoy reading about people's different experiences! I'm currently holidaying in Lyon and will return to Australia in March. My boyfiend ... Read More