If you are a resident of France (holder of a Carte de séjour or a Carte de résidence, more than 90 days)
You may drive in France with a valid US (not international) driver’s license for a period of one year starting on the date of validity of the first carte de séjour (except for students for whom driver’s license expire at the end of their studies). You must also attach a French translation of your driver’s licence.
If you have a valid driver’s license prior to your first entry into France as a resident and issued from the following states: Connecticut, Illinois, Kansas, Michigan, New Hampshire, South Carolina, Florida, Kentucky and Texas recently, you may exchange it for a French permit if you apply at least three months before the expiration of the one-year recognition period. These States offer a reciprocal privilege of exchange for persons holding French permits.
If you don’t have a driver’s license from one the states mentioned above, you must take the written and driving portions of the French licensing examination after one year of residence in France. Special sessions are organized for those who do not speak French. Also, you may ask to be assisted by a translator who may be a friend or a relative. You can take the driving exam in an automatic car, but not all driving schools provide this service. There is no minimum lesson hour requirement.
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