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A tutorial and how-to guide in researching French genealogy for English speakers who know little or no French. Learn to network, navigate French websites, find, examine, study and translate different vital records of France, French Belgium (Wallonia) and French Canada.

ArchivesGenWeb - Guide des recherches sur l'histoire des familles (Gildas Bernard)

Research guide for the National Archives of France. Most resources are free. In French.

FamilySearch Learning Center - Beginning Research in France Part 1 ^FREE

Webinar by Heidi G. Sugden, AG.

FamilySearch Learning Center - Beginning Research in France Part 2 ^FREE

Webinar by Heidi G. Sugden, AG.

FamilySearch Wiki - Finding Ancestors in Alsace-Lorraine

By Baerbel K. Johnson, AG.

FamilySearch Wiki - France Genealogy

This outstanding wiki introduces records and strategies that can help you learn more about your ancestors. It explains terms associated with this country's particular genealogy research and describes the content, use, and availability of major genealogical records.

The French Genealogy Blog

Guidance in English explaining how to research French ancestors, using resources in France and on line.

ThoughtCo - How to Research Your French Ancestry

Learn about the major sources for genealogical information in France, including the information contained by the various records, and how to obtain copies. From the About.com genealogy section.