Long term visa queries

Do you know if that would also apply to a US citizen moving to France with a French spouse?

Unfortunately not, you’ll need a visa. EU freedom of movement for spouses doesn’t apply in the EU citizen’s home country.

Thank you, that’s what I thought. The first step is the VLS-TS, then the Carte de Séjour. Later the Carte de Résident. That’s the way I understand it.