Below you'll find insider tips on getting the best from Paris, from hints on finding a home to reviews of the hottest restaurants in town.
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Working in France
Paris, like most major international cities, has a large population of foreign workers. The city draws people from the provinces as well as people of all walks of life from around the... read more
Working Hours
Generally and officially the French working week is 35 hours long. In Paris people generally work from 09:00 to 17:00 with a full hour’s lunch break, while outside of the capital people... read more
Finding Work
With unemployment rates rising and a stagnant French economy it is important to seriously consider your options before arriving in Paris; unless you can do a job that a French person... read more
Voluntary & Charity Work
Not surprisingly there are many opportunities for volunteer and charity work in Paris. Depending upon your proficiency in French there are a variety of possibilities. As in your home... read more
Working As A Freelancer Or Contractor
If you’re interested in freelance or contract work while living in Paris you need to do so under a travalleur indépendant permit. Keep in mind that working under this status... read more
Employment Contracts
The French love paperwork and without proper documentation you are powerless. You may have spent 17 years working for Francois Mitterand, but if you don’t have the paperwork to prove it,... read more
Labour Law
It is famously difficult to fire an employee in France; the French worker is protected on all sides and it is always the employer who is looked upon with suspicion. All dismissals must... read more
Changing Jobs
As long as you have the legal right to work in France you may change jobs as often as you wish. However, if you resign from a position and don’t find work before your present carte de... read more
