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[quote]Don't forget that it is only the Mairie that is legal for a marriage. The bit in the Church is just a blessing type ceremony. This means that there can be a delay of several days, indeed weeks, betw...[/quote] Can someone please help me out here?! My fiance is french, I am american, we are going to be married soon.  I wanted to know if that would automatically make me a french citizen.  We are living here in the U.S. and plan on traveling to france in the near future and have considered being married in both countries.  If we go to the marie in france - will it really take just a few minutes?? and is it really free??  and how soon would I have my citizenship if we marry in france?  It is important to me because I want to have our children there.  At the moment we are planning on living in the U.S.  but will eventually move to france to start a family.  I have had no luck getting in touch with any one from the french consulate here......can anyone help me???!!!!!