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France Travel Guide
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Full country name: French Republic
Population: 60.18 million
Capital City: Paris
Language: French, Basque, Breton, Catalan, Corsican
Religion: 88% Roman Catholic, 8% Muslim, 2% Protestant 1% Jewish, 3% unaffiliated
Government: Republic, EU Member
Time Zone: GMT/UTC +1 (Central European Time)
Dialling Code: 33
Electricity: 230V, 50Hz
Weights & measures: Metric
Money & Costs:
Currency: Euro |
Meals
Budget: €4-12
Mid-range: €12-24
High: €24-30
Top: €30+ |
Accommodation:
Budget: €15-35
Mid-range: €35-80
High: €80-150
Top: €150+ |
France is not exactly Europe's cheapest destination, but that doesn't mean you have to break the bank to visit. Student and senior citizen discounts are common. Whatever your budget, figure on everything being more expensive in Paris. Leaving a pourboire (tip) is done at your discretion - restaurants and accommodations add a 10-15% service charge to every bill, making a tip unnecessary, but most people leave a few coins if the service is satisfactory.
Geography: France is the second largest country in Europe, with the fifth largest population in Europe. Major cities and their populations include: Paris - 8.7 million people, Lyon - 1.2 million, Marseille - 1.2 million, Lille - 950,000 and Bordeaux - 640,000. France borders Andorra along 56.6 km, Belgium 620 km, Germany 451 km, Italy 488 km, Luxembourg 73 km, Monaco 4.4 km, Spain 623 km, Switzerland 573 km.
Two thirds of France is mountains and hills, with the Alps, Pyrenees and Vosges ranges. Mont Blanc in the Alps is the highest mountain in Europe. The Mediterranean coast includes the popular tourist area, the French Riviera. Its hot, dry summers and mild winters make it a popular beach area.
Climate: A temperate climate in the north; northeastern areas have a more continental climate with warm summers and colder winters. Rainfall is distributed throughout the year with some snow likely in winter. The Jura Mountains have an alpine climate. Lorraine, sheltered by bordering hills, has a relatively mild climate. Mediterranean climate in the south; mountains are cooler with heavy snow in winter. The Atlantic influences the climate of the western coastal areas from the Loire to the Basque region; the weather is temperate and relatively mild with rainfall distributed throughout the year. Summers can be very hot and sunny. Inland areas are also mild and the French slopes of the Pyrénées are reputed for their sunshine record. Mediterranean climate exists on the Riviera, and in Provence and Roussillon. Weather in the French Alps is variable. Continental weather is present in Auvergne, Burgundy and the Rhône Valley. Very strong winds (such as the mistral) can occur throughout the entire region.
Public Holidays: Jan 1 New Year’s Day. Mar 28 Easter Monday. May 1 Labour Day. May 5 Ascension. May 8 1945 Victory Day. May 16 Whit Monday. Jul 14 Bastille Day. Aug 15 Assumption. Nov 1 All Saints’ Day. Nov 11 Remembrance Day. Dec 25 Christmas Day.
Study in France: Below are the latest
French language schools, art schools, business
schools & colleges to join our directory.
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French Schools in France - World Link
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World Link Education, France
Bonjour!
- Learn French in France with World Link
Education (WLE), an international study abroad
provider offering quality immersion language
programs around the world. We provide affordable, accredited and quality French language programs in Paris, Bordeaux, Nice, Chambéry
and Annecy (southern France Alpine region).
Immerse yourself in the French Language, Culture
and way of life. Be a part of this rewarding,
enjoyable and unforgettable educational
experience of a lifetime. We offer immersion
focused courses taught by experienced and
qualified native French teachers. The total
program fees include Tuition, Accommodation,
Accommodation Placement, Books, Travel Medical
Insurance, Registration, Placement test,
Certificate, Orientation, Welcome Pack, Airport
Pickup and more.
Specific Contact Pages:
Learn French in Paris,
Bordeaux,
Nice,
Chambéry and
Annecy. |
Paris, Bordeaux, Nice, Chambéry and
Annecy (southern France Alpine region). |
Gastronomicom French Gastronomy School - You will learn or improve
your French language with our intensive French lessons and at the
same time you will learn a lot about French cooking or French wines
or French food and beverage in the south of
France. The school organise 1 and 3 months programs of French Cooking, or French Wine or 3 months programs of Fine Dining Food and Beverage, all together with intensive French lessons +
(optional) a 4 month training course internship in a luxury Hotel-restaurant in France. |
Cap d’Agde, between
Montpellier & Perpignan |
| Le Français Face à Face - Located in Anjou in the Loire Valley near Angers in the West of France, Le Français Face à Face provides one-to-one residential training in French for highly motivated adults. One-to-one trainings :
Intensive - 40h/week
Semi intensive – 15h/week + visits. All year round, active and supervised immersion, Full board provided in a charming castle in a friendly atmosphere. Every meal with your private monitor,
60h of active supervised immersion. |
Loire Valley |
| French Language Courses in France with LIA. Languages in Action is an international organization of language schools providing opportunities to learn a language of your choice, at language schools around the world. Learn French in France with Languages in Action at our language schools in Paris, the French Alps, the Loire Valley, Lyon, Hyeres, Montpellier, Biarritz and Bordeaux. |
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| Teen Travel France - ECI’s French immersion programs last from 3 to 4 weeks, with the first 2-3 weeks including language classes. The morning classes are small, interactive, fun and usually include other international students. After lunch, there are a variety of supervised activities like kayaking, soccer, visits to the beach or to nearby villages and towns, cooking classes and more. After dinner we enjoy concerts, dancing, movies, and other social activities. Of course, there’s plenty of free time for students to get together with friends to explore their own interests – getting a taste of independence and college life is an important part of the experience. |
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| French Courses in Chamonix - Open up your life, your travel plans and your
career with the command of the French language.
Altiplano Training offers two excellent
locations in the south east of France, in
world-famous Chamonix (all year round) and rural
Mens (June-October). We provide the stimulating,
friendly and professional environment which
allows you to develop your linguistic ability.
Both of our locations offer a wide range of
outdoor activities and sports to compliment your
classes.
Courses: We specialize in one-to-one French courses that
focus on French social and business cultures as
well as key language skills. These are extremely
high-quality courses, with excellent, highly
qualified, highly experienced and patient
teachers. Courses include intensive French
courses and intensive French business
courses in Chamonix, as well as French courses
with homestay (or farm or hotel) in Mens. |
Chamonix & Mens in
south-east France |
| Grenoble Graduate School of Business (GGSB) |
Grenoble |
| Academy of Advanced Business |
Paris |
| International Business School |
Southern France |
| French-In-France |
Lyon |
| ARDS Holding |
Montpellier |
| Parsons Paris School of Design |
Paris |
| Assoc. Cuisine et Tradition |
Provence |
| Collège International de Cannes |
Cannes, South of France |
| Lyon Bleu International |
Lyon |
| Institut Savoisien d'Etudes |
Chambéry |
| Learn French on the Riviera |
Nice |
| IEMI - Institut Européen de Management International |
Paris |
| IST – Institut Superieur de Tourisme |
Paris |
| French Course in South of France |
Montpellier |
| CMH Centre de Management Hotelier International |
Paris |
| Business French Course in France |
Loire Valley |
| French Course in Monte Carlo, Monaco |
Monaco in Monte Carlo |
| Intensive French in France |
Avignon |
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LSI Paris |
Paris |
| EIFE 2F |
Lyon |
| Learn French in Paris |
Paris |
| Institut de Francais |
French Riviera |
| PERL, French language school in Paris |
Paris, France |
| Language In Provence |
Provence |
| Lutece Langue |
Paris |
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Alliance Française Bordeaux Aquitaine |
Bordeaux |
| Langue Onze Toulouse |
Toulouse |
| Le Poyenval French Language School |
Western Loire |
| Idiom Language School |
Nice |
| Alpha.b Institut Linguistique |
Nice |
| Alliance Francaise de Lyon |
Lyon |
| ACCORD French Language School |
Paris |
| Cooking Course France |
Roanne, South of
France |
| Ecole de Français d'Aquitaine |
Bordeaux |
| Institute Linguistique du Peyrou |
Montpellier |
| French Course Paris |
Paris |
| L'atelier des langues |
Paris |
| Centre International d'Études Françaises |
Dijon |
| Gastronomicom French Gastronomy School |
Montpellier |
| Actilangue Ecole Privée de Langue Française |
Nice |
| Centre International d'Antibes |
French Riviera |
| Cooking School in France |
Cap d’Agde, btw
Montpellier & Perpignan |
| Learn French in Southern France |
Chamonix & Mens |
| Learn French in Montpellier |
Montpellier |
| Alliance Française de Nice |
Nice |
| Roussilangues |
Perpignan |
| Culinary School in France |
South of France |
| Académie des Langues France Méditerranée |
Perpignan |
French Summer School France
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