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Settling into Avignon: French and public services

Living in Avignon or moving to Vaucluse? Sagesse Solidaire helps Russian speakers, Ukrainians and everyone from Eastern Europe deal with French institutions in a language they understand.

First steps after moving — Avignon

Check your documents and procedure

Identify the procedure for your visa or permit and check deadlines with ANEF and the préfecture. Keep copies and submission receipts.

Prepare your housing and CAF file

Gather proof of address, your lease and income documents. Check benefit eligibility individually; ADIL can explain rental rules.

Check your health coverage

Check CPAM eligibility and required documents. Ask doctors about consultation languages, fees and availability for new patients.

Learn French and meet people

Explore OFII courses, neighbourhood centres and conversation groups. Conditions vary; not every activity is free.

Where to get help in your city

Choose the relevant service. Check its official site for the office serving your home address, appointments and required documents; the office may be in another town in the department.

Préfecture — Vaucluse

Residence permits, appointments and departmental procedures.

CAF

Housing, income, family benefits.

Ameli (CPAM)

Health insurance, Carte Vitale, C2S.

France Travail

Registration, jobs, training.

France Services

Find a nearby centre for help with online public-service procedures. Check languages and appointments with the centre.

ANIL / ADIL

Information on leases, deposits, tenant rights and your departmental ADIL contacts.

Impôts

Tax number, personal account and the tax office serving your home address.

OFII

Integration contract, French classes.

Points-justice

Free legal consultations.

Make friends and feel at home

Start with a French conversation group, the library or a neighbourhood centre. Family outings and children’s activities can also help you meet people. Read our news or contact us with your town and interests; confirm dates and availability with the organiser.

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Residence permits in Avignon

Permits in Vaucluse are handled by the préfecture (www.vaucluse.gouv.fr). Check the official site for the application method appropriate to your permit. Contact the association to discuss available document support.

CAF, health insurance and jobs

We help with CAF benefits, Carte Vitale and C2S, France Travail registration, French CVs and driving licence exchange.

Support for women in Avignon

Violence, separation, no housing? Contact us — we listen confidentially in Russian or Ukrainian. Immediate danger: 17 or 112; emergency accommodation: 115. The 3919 information and support line is not an emergency service.

Community

Meet people through local associations, cultural centres and French classes. Announced association events appear in the news section; check whether any are available in your city.

FAQ

Is there a Russian-speaking lawyer in Avignon?

Find free legal consultations through the official Points-justice directory and check available languages in advance. Legal aid eligibility is subject to specific conditions.

How do I renew my residence permit in Avignon?

Application methods and deadlines depend on the permit category. Check the prefecture and ANEF requirements early rather than relying on a single deadline.

Is the help free?

Contact us to confirm the scope and terms of support before proceeding. Third-party specialists may have separate fees or conditions.