Living in France

Books to guide you through life in France.

Living and Working in France: A Survival Guide

Living and Working in FranceWritten in an entertaining style, Living and Working in France is designed to provide newcomers with the practical information necessary for a relatively trouble-free life...

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France Without Tears

France Without TearsThis little book is intended for people who are interested in France and who want to know more about it and how it ticks. It is particularly intended for those who are, or may become, involved in acquiring a property in France, or who already have one, or are interested in going to live there ...

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CultureShock! Paris: A Survival Guide to Customs and Etiquette

CultureShock! ParisCultureShock! Paris is the indispensable guide for anyone planning a stay in the City of Light. Let Frances Gendlin, whose Parisian insider knowledge and non-native perspective are invaluable, take you through the process of settling in ...

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Au Contraire! Figuring Out the French

Au Contraire! Figuring Out the FrenchAs a culture, the French are fiercely independent yet romantic, conservative yet avant-garde, rational yet emotional. In Au Contraire!: Figuring Out the French, bilingual and bicultural authors Gilles Asselin and Ruth Mastron explore beyond the stereotypes, examining the assumptions, attitudes, patterns of thought and beliefs that make the French so... French...

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Electricity in your French house : Rules and techniques explained in English

Collins French with Paul NobleJust what DIYers across France have been waiting for, a book that explains how the French wiring system works with the rules and regulations in English...

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Using Tradesmen in France

Using tradesmenProperties in France, like properties everywhere, need maintenance and modernization. In addition, periodically things go wrong and their owners face plumbing, electrical and other problems, some minor and others that could be classified as emergencies...

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Rural Living in France

Rural Living in FranceRural Living in France is essential reading for anyone planning to live, work or buy a home in the French countryside from keeping livestock to growing your own vegetables...

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Taxation in France 2008: A Foreign Perspective

Taxation in France

An indispensable guide for anyone living in France, considering moving to France, or an investment in France. The book provides an overview of the French tax system, explaining the terms used and giving advice on residence issues and conflicts...

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Retiring to France

Retiring to FranceThe definitive guide for individuals looking to relocate to France for their retirement. France has always been a popular holiday destination for Britons and its close proximity to Britain makes it an ideal location for individuals wishing to move in their retirement...

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Live & Work in France: Illustrated

Live and work in FranceLive and Work in France is the definitive book to living and working in France and is full of personal case histories from people who have made the move there...

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Live & Work in France

Live & Work in FranceIn this meticulously revised and updated 3rd edition you'll find all you need to know to make your move to France trouble free, and your stay there - whether short or long term - successful.

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Develop Your Marketing Skills: Chez Vous En France

Market yourself in FranceWhether you are going to France for work, study or pleasure, 'Living and Working in France: Chez vous en France' will be your trusted companion. Genevieve Brame's book, first published in 1993, shines a practical, political and cultural spotlight on French values and customs ...read more

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Living in France: A practical guide to your new life in France

Living in FranceWritten by a long-time French resident, it takes a nitty-gritty approach to what it is really like for a British ex-pat to live and work in France, looking squarely at both the pleasures and the difficulties...

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France (Working and Living)

France - Working & LivingThis book uncovers the best places for you to move to, from Brittany to the Cote d'Azur. It gives specialist advice on dealing with all the red tape, from gaining visas and work permits to buying a property and moving in; guides you through the settling in process...

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When in France, Do as the French Do

Do as the French doPacked with more than 170 articles, this Francophile's dream covers a broad range of topics, including customs, food and drink, language, travel, arts and pop culture, politics, business, entertainment, home life, history, and education...

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