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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.

Beyond the Index--Michael John Neill--Dating the Belgians via France

This article discusses the French Republican calendar, used for several years after the French Revolution in France and areas under France's jurisdiction.

BYU Independent Study - Free Online Courses

FamilySearch - Courses - Beginning Research in France Part 1 ^FREE

Webinar by Heidi G. Sugden, AG.

FamilySearch - Courses - Beginning Research in France Part 2 ^FREE

Webinar by Heidi G. Sugden, AG.

FamilySearch Wiki - France

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.