SouMonPar
French and American expat in France
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About me
French and American
Lives in France
Speaks English and French
Registration: 23 May 2026
About
Hello everyone! I'm very happy to be part of this group. My name is Holly, I'm 58 years old, American by birth with today a dual nationality American/French. I moved (back) to France in 1995 and have been here ever since. There is something about France that keeps me here, despite the frustrating administrative side and oftentimes gruff "non" when asking questions but I've accepted that as part of it all. No countries are perfect! I love France for its vast range of regions, culinary delights and cultural attractions. I've lived in Lyon and Montpellier but Paris just hits the spot. There is a giant magnet that keeps me put!
With my French husband (of 25 years) we love going away on the weekends to discover other parts of France. There is so much to see. I've spent many years teaching English to adults in training centres (Paris, Lyon and Montpellier) , translating and then also working in an English tearoom in Paris. Last year I did a training to be a "coach professionnel" as very drawn to people and why we do what we do! I look forward to interacting with other expats!
Occupation
I am Self-employed. I am sole owner for Holly Chevalier
My expat journey
France, France
I have taught English in language schools to adults, I have done translation, I worked in an English tearoom and today I am a coach for women
Coach & Mentor
Athens, Attica, Greece
Journalist for an English newspaper
The people, the food, the sun ... the cultural attractions
New York, USA
Had an art business
What an amazing city!
Gen猫ve, Geneva, Switzerland
I was a student
Beautiful city! fun being surrounded by international organisations!!!
USA
Activity
Any suggestions where to look for a place to live ? by elw139
Hi,My name is Eileen and I live in Tucson, Arizona. I have been perusing YouTube videos for a place to live in southern France.聽 I won't be moving this year.聽 Just looking for now.聽 I want an inexpensive place to live in a city that ...
@elw139 Hello! I lived in Montpellier for nearly 20 years and it's a beautiful city. You can live outside the city itself and the rent is okay, depending on if you are looking for a house or an apartment. What I loved about the region is just that ... Read More
Women鈥檚 health and support systems in France by Cheryl
Hello everyone, Living in France often means navigating a new healthcare system and social norms, particularly around women鈥檚 health. From finding the right medical support to understanding what鈥檚 openly discussed or not, experiences ...
@Cheryl Very pertinent article! As a woman the healthcare in France always impressed me with the availability of doctors, the reimbursements, the rapidity of test results. My whole pregnancy period was smoothly taken in charge and I felt very well ... Read More
New members of the France forum, introduce yourselves here - 2026 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the France forum? Don't know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on your ...
@Julien Hello everyone! I'm very happy to be part of this group. My name is Holly, I'm 58 years old, American by birth with today a dual nationality American/French. I moved (back) to France in 1995 and have been here ever since. There is something ... Read More