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Setting up a telephone in France

Setting up a telephone in France… The ins and outs of getting your phone line set up and choosing your phone service provider: France Télécom
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Mobile phones in France

Mobile phones in France: there are numerous types of mobile telephone subscription – monthly, annual, prepaid and pay as you go. Prepaid cards are sold
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How to write a cheque in France

French cheques may be different from those you are used to in your own country, to help you here’s a quick guide to how to
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Health care in France

General Information about the healthcare system in France The health care system in France is financed by government national health insurance schemes although most Doctors
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Emergency telephone numbers in France

In an emergency, these are the telephone numbers to use in France – be prepared to indicate exactly where you are located, and the circumstances
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Breathalyser kits in France – rule change

Breathalyser kits in France – rule change, they will NOT need to be carried by motorists in France. In 2011 the French Government issued information
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French Banks

Theoretically it is possible to live in France without an account with a French bank. However, we would recommend that if you live or have
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School insurance in France

If your children go to school in France, at the start of each school year, as parents you may be required to provide proof that
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The French Postal Service

French postal service: La Poste is the national postal service of France. You’ll see their distinctive yellow post boxes (around 125,000 in France) and delivery
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Setting up the internet in France

To get Broadband internet set up in France, you may to have a France Telecom (Orange) line installed. Regardless of whether you want to use
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