In this video, I’m tackling a question I get all the time from Americans planning a move to France: do you really need a car? I live in Dijon, and I barely drive my own car—about 600 kilometers a year—so I decided to test a real alternative: France’s car-sharing program, Citiz. I walk you through how it works in everyday life, what the signup and usage feel like, and the practical “okay but how do I actually do this?” details. I also get into the big sticking points: can you use Citiz as an American, including with a US driver’s license, and what does it cost compared to owning a car that mostly sits in a parking spot? I share my honest experience after using the service for a month and break down the real numbers so you can decide what makes sense for your situation. If you’re moving to France (or you’re already here) and wondering whether you can realistically go car-free, this is my no-fluff guide to making that decision with confidence.