The French healthcare system,
in plain English

For tourists & expats

How to see an English-speaking doctor in Paris as a tourist or expat

No French address, no carte Vitale, no waiting room. Here's exactly how to get medical help in English in Paris — same day.

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French social security for expats: CPAM, mutuelle, and what you actually need

CPAM, médecin traitant, mutuelle, carte Vitale — what each one means, who actually needs them, and how private insurance fits in.

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Getting a prescription in France as a visitor: the complete guide

Can a tourist get antibiotics? Is your foreign prescription valid? What's behind the pharmacy counter? Everything explained.

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