At VivreFR, our mission is to provide you with the most accurate, practical, and honest information to help you settle and thrive in France. Researching, writing, and updating these extensive guides requires significant time and resources.
To help keep our platform free and accessible to all expats and international students, we participate in various affiliate marketing programs. This page explains exactly how these partnerships work and how they support our mission.
1. What Are Affiliate Links?
An affiliate link is a specific URL that contains our unique identifier. When you click on one of these links and make a purchase or sign up for a service, VivreFR may earn a small referral commission.
These commissions are paid directly by the service provider, not by you. They act as a "thank you" from the company for referring a new customer.
2. Does It Cost You Anything Extra?
Absolutely not. Clicking an affiliate link on VivreFR will never increase the cost of the product or service for you.
In many cases, we actually negotiate exclusive discounts, promotional codes, or extended trials for the VivreFR community. Using our links often means you get a better deal than if you were to visit the provider's website directly.
3. Our Editorial Integrity Promise
Trust is the foundation of VivreFR. We know how overwhelming it is to move to a new country. Our editorial independence is non-negotiable.
How We Choose Partners
- We only recommend services we have personally used, thoroughly researched, or carefully verified.
- We prioritize services that actively benefit expats, such as English-speaking customer support or digital-first applications.
What We Reject
- We never accept direct payment in exchange for a positive review.
- We actively highlight the flaws and limitations of products, even if we are affiliated with them.
4. Types of Services We Recommend
You will typically find affiliate links within our guides covering the following categories:
- Banking & Finance: Digital banks, money transfer services, and international currency solutions.
- Housing & Accommodation: Apartment booking platforms, guarantor services, and short-term rentals.
- Healthcare: Top-up health insurance (mutuelle) and travel insurance providers.
- Telecommunications: French mobile network operators and SIM card providers.
- Language & Education: French learning applications, tutoring platforms, and translation services.
5. Identifying Affiliate Links
For the sake of full transparency, you should assume that any link leading to a third-party product or service on VivreFR is an affiliate link. We strive to include a brief disclosure notice at the top or bottom of any article that contains these links, reminding you of our partnerships.