Your Best French Life
French immigration lawyer Tostado Avocats, led by Californian native Daniel Tostado, talks through law, immigration, and where American culture and French culture cross paths.
Your Best French Life
Latest Episodes
Starting Over... In the Countryside - One Family's Take on Belonging to 2 Different Places
It’s one thing to move to Paris and it’s another to build a life in the French countryside.When Daniel sits down with Jason and Raina, they share the story behind their move to rural France, the reasons that led them there, and how they ...
Belonging Abroad: Faith, Migration, and Building Community in Paris
What does it mean to belong when you’re living abroad?In this episode, we sit down at the American Church in Paris with Pastor Elizabeth to talk about faith, migration, and the human need for community. What began as a conversation about...
We Took the New French Civics Exam... Here’s What Happened
There’s a brand new civics exam in France, and if you’re applying for naturalization, a multi-year renewal, or a 10-year card, it now applies to you.It just rolled out. It’s 40 questions. You need 80% to pass. And no one really knew what...
France, Identity, and Life in Paris, with Jay Swanson
In this episode, Daniel sits down with Jay Swanson, creator and longtime Paris resident, to talk about life in France beyond the postcard version. From chaotic visa experiences and French bureaucracy to identity, belonging, and what draws peopl...
Building a Life in France: Integration, Culture, and Starting Over
What does it actually mean to “integrate” in France?In this episode, Daniel sits down with Armelle, founder of Absolutely French, to talk about what life in Paris really looks like for immigrants and expat spouses. From language and cult...