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>> Off topic, sorry, but I'm curious, why do you want to move for just one year? Ideally we would live there until we die ;-) However, we did to break it down to manageable pieces. My wife and I have spent a lot of time in France and understand the concept of "things cost more, you make less, but you live BETTER" My feeling is that we will never regret making the move, but would someday regret NEVER making the move. Also I think American children grow up in such a "ME generation" that I am  hoping some time in France will allow her to learn how to appreciate the simpler things of live besides a gameboy or a new sweater. Perhaps I am dreaming . . .

>> Wife & daughter to be 'planted' in NormandyYou'll still be working in the USA, but visiting periodicallyPossible occasional return visits by wife and daughter to the USANo current understanding of French by your 10yo daughter (and about to be immersed in a 'foreign' school language & culture)>> All of the above is correct, except "Possible occasional return visits by wife and daughter to the USA" possible return trips to England if necessary to get around any long term visa issues. wow this is great feedback. You are correct I should list more info: My 10 year old daughter has been to France twice one when she was 4 and second time when she was 6 she's willing to make the leap.  It was quite wonderful to walk through Jardin Des Plantes the second time and have Sophie say "I'v been here before" My wife and I have both spent lots of time in France and are eager to spend more time. I realize it will be difficult for my 10-year old to pickup the language my understanding is that children pickup the language very quickly. Eager to hear other people experience concerning how long it took children of similar age and background to pickup the language and more importantly feel comfortable in school.

We will be coming from the United States, the important thing is that my 10-year old can attend school. I will probably visit three times a year for a month or so. So I am not to worried about my carte de sejour. My wife and kid could always bounce back from England every three months if possible but hoping to avoid that. The real issue is school. Also the plan was to arrive a month or two earlier to give my daughter a change to learn French.

I am 50 years old and wish to move to Normandy with my wife and 10 year-old daughter. We plan to rent a home, can someone please tell me what's required so that we can reside legally in France and my daughter can attend school. Thanks, Andrew