Resource Websites for Expats in Paris

Resource Websites Guide

http://www.paris.fr – This is the official site of the Paris city hall. There is an English and a Spanish version.
http://www.ratp.com – Official site of RATP for metro, RER and bus navigation to Paris area.
http://www.ofii.fr/ – Government website on all aspects of visa and immigration to France. In French and English.
http://www.parisinfo.com/ – Official Paris Tourist Office website with information on a wide variety of subjects of interest to the Parisian tourist. Multilingual site including English, French, Spanish, Russian, Italian and German.

http://www.parisfranceguide.com – Anglophone site.
http://france.angloinfo.com – Website for everyday life in Paris, in English.
http://www.yelp.com/paris – Online information with citizen reviews geared towards outings, nightlife, dining, etc. Change the language at the bottom of the page.
http://www.wfi.fr – WebFrance International, Paris – Information on restaurants, museums, lodging and much more.
http://www.bparis.com – Bonjour Paris – a city guide with bi-weekly newsletters from Parisian insiders.
http://www.mylittleparis.com – Sign up to My Little Paris to receive weekly tips about where to shop, eat, visit and much more. Sometimes, the French version has more detailed information!
http://www.secretsofparis.com – Website with very good information on current (entertainment) events in Paris. You can also sign up for the monthly newsletter.

http://www.expatica.com – Provides information on all aspects of living in France.

http://paris.fr.craigslist.org – Free online noticeboard (in French and English) for apartments, furniture, jobs, pets, tickets, etc.
http://www.fusac.fr – Bi-weekly magazine and website with classifieds and other Anglophone information.

http://www.france24.com/en – The English-language television station France 24 maintains an up-to-the-minute website for breaking news.
http://www.thelocal.fr – Website for The Local, a newspaper that reports France’s news in English.

http://www.davidlebovitz.com – Foremost a food blog, it’s also full of the author’s discoveries, observations and hints on living in Paris (sweetly).
http://www.groupon.fr – Website that offers daily deals from its partners in Paris. Sign up for notifications and receive offers for discounted meals, services, shows and more.

01	Once you have found a good bakery in your neighborhood, visit regularly. They are institutions and offer interesting information about the local area.
02	The ‘3 plans par arrondissement’ is by far the best local map, and so compact that it takes up little space in a bag.
03	The seemingly constant flood of locksmith service advertisements in your mailbox may seem annoying, but slip one under your doormat, you may need it!
04	Learn the language, you will find that there are large swathes of Parisian life that you will miss completely if you don’t speak the language.