What do I need to drive in France? Can I use my American Driver's license in France?
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 Published On Jan 4, 2024

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Who needs a French driver's license? The process to get one if you already have a US license (hint, it's different depending on the state you're from in the USA), the timeline, how to exchange your license, and what the French driving test is like if you have to take it.

UPDATE: As of January 2024, the minimum driving age in France is now 17.

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Timestamps:
00:22: Quick answer to "Do I need a French license? for people in different situations
1:05: Driving for those staying in France less than a year
1:50: Do I actually need an International Driver's License?
2:36: Students
3:36: Driving for those staying in France more than a year
3:55: Do you qualify to exchange your US drivers license for a French one?
5:36: Exchange process - what you need, now it works
7:40: Who has to take the French driving test? What's the test like?
9:30: Do I have to go to driving school in France if I have a valid license in the US?
11:34: DON'T WAIT!
12:42: What happens if you qualify for license exchange and don't do it in the first year
13:05: Possible solution to avoid having to take the French driving test

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About Us:
We are an American family of 3 who moved to France for an extended stay adventure in 2022.
We wanted to experience Europe as more than rushed tourists on a 10-day vacation. To dive into the culture, learn a new language, experience daily life, and truly know what it was like to work and live somewhere other than the US.

In France, we set up a business, enrolled in a middle school, found housing, and even got our cat a European passport!

While in the US preparing to leave, the information we found about staying in France for longer than a short vacation was directed at college students, young & single digital nomads, or retirees. Where was the useful information for families like us?

With a year under our belts in France, we created Baguette Bound to pass on what we have learned. We hope to make it easier and inspire other families who are interested in experiencing a long stay in France with their families. Stay tuned for more information on French culture, local travel ideas, and the logistics of moving across the world.

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