ParisDiscovered™
By Bernard Burch — Paris since 2013
You’ve imagined it a hundred times. Morning coffee at a corner café. Evening walks along the Seine. A life that actually slows down.
But every time you start researching, you hit a wall. Visa requirements that contradict each other. Horror stories about French bureaucracy. Banks that won’t touch Americans. And the nagging question: Can I really do this?
Yes, you can. And you don’t have to figure it out alone!
€449 €249 — Founding Member pricing · One-time, lifetime access
I've read every blog, watched every YouTube video. This is the first resource that someone made me feel like I could actually do this.
You’ve read the blogs. Watched the YouTube videos. Maybe even started a spreadsheet. But the more you research, the more overwhelming it gets:
Meanwhile, another year slips by. You’re still paying $800/month for health insurance that covers nothing. Still doom-scrolling through headlines that make you want to scream. Still telling yourself “next year, when things calm down.”
Things aren’t calming down. And every year you wait is a year of your retirement spent somewhere you don’t want to be.
How long have you been saying “someday”?
Start each day at your neighborhood café—not as a tourist, but as a regular. The server knows your order and automatically brings it with a Bonjour!
Know where to shop, eat, and get things done without second-guessing. The baker who remembers your baguette bien cuite. The butcher who knows your name.
Navigate the Métro, buses, and RER like you've done it for years. Take high-speed trains to the coast or countryside without fear. Weekend in Lyon on a whim.
Order confidently at any restaurant. Understand the rhythm of French dining—when to linger, when to ask for l'addition, why lunch matters.
Join the afternoon ritual. Know when, where, and how to enjoy it. A glass of wine at 6pm isn't indulgence here—it's Tuesday.
Stop checking obsessively the latest headlines back home. Let the pace slow down. Learn what it feels like to not be anxious about politics, healthcare, or the news cycle.
I first saw Paris at sixteen and made a promise: Someday I’ll live here. Thirty years later, I finally did it—quit my job, sold everything, bought a one-way ticket.
The first year was brutal. Wrong paperwork, apartment scams, bureaucratic humiliations. But the mistakes are how you earn your place here.
Over a dozen years later, I’ve helped dozens of Americans make the move I barely survived myself—as a relocation consultant, property manager, and the friend in Paris they didn’t have yet.
I want to be that friend for you.
You don’t need another blog post. You don’t need a Facebook group full of conflicting (and often INACCURATE) advice. You don’t need to spend another year “researching.”
You need someone who’s already made every mistake, navigated every bureaucracy, and figured out the shortcuts—so you don’t have to.
Paris Discovered is the complete roadmap I wish someone had handed me when I moved to Paris in 2013.
Not theory. Not travel tips. The actual, practical, how-do-I-actually-live-here stuff:
This isn’t a Google Search about visiting Paris: although regular visitors to Paris would *kill* for the information you will know. Everyone teaches the stuff you can Google yourself.
But *I* teach you how to live here….to live here as a “foreigner”.
…and we become friends along the way.
The sections are thorough and easy to navigate. I'll be coming back to this information for years to come.
Meet your guide, understand what's ahead, and get oriented before you dive in.
How the French system works, what expats actually pay, and the path to your Carte Vitale.
Understand your visa options and what the application process looks like. (For complex situations, I'll point you to the right specialists.)
Navigate the rental market, build your dossier, and spot scams before they spot you. Coming March 2026.
All 20 arrondissements explained — find the quartier that fits your life. Coming March 2026
Open a French bank account despite FATCA hurdles, manage currency, understand daily finances.
Métro, buses, shopping, services — how things actually work when you live here.
The unwritten rules and social codes that take most "expats" years to figure out — decoded in hours.
Markets, museums, food culture, and seasonal rhythms. Stop visiting. Start living.
For a limited time, a 45-minute Live "Ask Me Anything" consultation where you can ask your specific questions. Not generic advice — personalized guidance on your situation. This is the friend-in-Paris access you can't buy later. (195€ value)
Founding Members get an exclusive 15% discount on my personal relocation consulting. Apartment search, utilities, banking, integration — when you need a French-speaker in your corner making calls and solving problems alongside you.
Not happy with the guide? No problem. Contact me within 15 days explaining why it's not for you for a full refund.
Founding Members get all future updates automatically. No extra charge when the guide price goes up.
Everything you need to remember, nothing you don't. Print it, pin it, reference it whenever you need a reminder of what's next.
The dossier that gets you approved, the sites Parisians actually use, and the red flags that save you from scams. All printable — everything you need to win your Paris apartment in 2026.
If you’re thinking about moving to France, this guide is perfect for you, whether you are :
Even if you’re only staying for a year or two, I’m confident you’ll benefit from the latest information and local insights provided by a seasoned Parisian who knows the city inside and out.
One-time payment. Lifetime access.
Ideally 6-12 months before. Some things (like visa applications) have long lead times. But even if you’re moving sooner, the course will accelerate your preparation significantly.
Not at all! While learning basic French will enhance your experience, this course is designed to help English speakers. I’ll also provide key French phrases and cultural tips to help you feel more comfortable.
I offer a 30-day money-back guarantee. If Paris Discovered™ doesn’t meet your expectations, contact me for a full refund. No questions asked.
Entirely online. Written guides, downloadable resources, and printable reference sheets you can access anytime. Mobile-friendly, so you can review on the go—even after you’ve arrived. Video walkthroughs are coming as the course grows.
Lifetime. Once you enroll, the course is yours forever—including all future updates.
Absolutely! While I bring a unique perspective as an American living in Paris, this course is designed for all English speakers, no matter where you’re from. The principles apply broadly, but I’m also happy to answer or learn about any country-specific questions.
It depends on your situation—retirement, work, or long-stay tourist. The course breaks down each visa type, who qualifies, and exactly how to apply. No legal jargon, just clear steps.
Yes. Founding Members get access to live Q&A sessions. For more hands-on support, I also offer private consultation calls (available as an add-on).
The course is entirely self-paced, so you can start right away and go at your own speed. Whether you prefer to take it step by step over a few weeks or dive in and complete it in a weekend, the choice is yours. Plus, with lifetime access, you’ll always have the resources on hand, even after you’ve made the move.
Absolutely! The course is fully optimized for mobile devices, and there’s even an app, so you can take your lessons with you wherever you go—whether you’re on the plane to Paris or exploring a new arrondissement.
Still in the “just THINKING about moving to Paris” stage?
No problem at all. Moving to Paris is a big step, and it’s okay to take your time. I did. It took me 20 years to make the leap because I didn’t have a friend in Paris like you do now. Aren’t we lucky to live in the internet era?
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