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U.S. Commercial Service, www.buyusa.gov, offers assistance to help U.S. businesses export goods and services to markets worldwide, including France. The Economist, www.economist.com, is a British weekly newsmagazine reporting on the global economy, politics etc. The Country Briefings, compiled for 60 countries by the Economist Intelligence Unit, provides extensive economic and political data, as well as links to articles. Take a look at the France Country Briefing. EUbusiness.com, www.eubusiness.com, is an independent online business news and information service about the European Union, including France. The American Chamber of Commerce in France, www.amchamfrance.org. 156 Boulevard Haussmann, 75008 Paris, France; Tel: +33 (0) 1 5643 4567; Fax: +33 (0) 1 5643 4560; amchamfrance@amchamfrance.org. Invest in France Agency, www.afii.fr, is the French government agency for international investment. AmCham EU - American Chamber of Commerce to the EU, www.eucommittee.be. Avenue des Arts 53, 1000 Brussels, Belgium; Tel: 32 2 513 68 92; Fax: 32 2 513 79 28; amchameu@amchameu.be. INSEE - National Institute for Statistics and Economic Studies, www.insee.fr/en/home/home_page.asp. French-American Chamber of Commerce – New York, www.faccnyc.org. 1350 Avenue of the Americas - 6th Floor, New York, NY 10019; Tel: 1 (212) 765 4460; Fax: 1 (212) 765 4650; info@faccnyc.org. U.S. Government Export Portal, www.export.gov, publishes Country & Industry Market Reports, Commercial guides, and other essential information for doing business abroad, including France. Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), www.oecd.org, provides a lot of economic information about its member states, including France.
BBC News, news.bbc.co.uk, provides country profiles on history, politics and economic background, and recent news on most countries, including France. The Consular Information Sheets, travel.state.gov/travel/cis_pa_tw/cis/cis_1765.html compiled by the Bureau of Consular Affairs, part of the U.S. Department of State, www.state.gov, provide useful information for travelers and expatriates, such as Travel Warnings, Travel Publications (general travel advice), Consular Information Sheets, and much more. Here is the link to information about France. The U.S. Department of State, www.state.gov, publishes Country Background Notes, with facts about the land, people, history, government, political conditions, economy, and foreign relations. Here is the Background Note for France. Nations Online Project, www.nationsonline.org, is a destination guide to countries of the world, with useful general information, including France. United Kingdom, Foreign and Commonwealth Office, www.fco.gov.uk, provides country profiles with basic information and links including France. Wikipedia, en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Main_Page, the free online encyclopedia, provides useful articles and information about France.
Office of Overseas Schools, Department of State, www.state.gov/m/a/os/, lists American International Schools for most countries, including France: American School of Paris. FrenchCulture.org, www.frenchculture.org, the Cultural Services of the French Embassy in the U.S, provides information about Studying in France. Cultural Services of the French Embassy, 972 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY 10021; Fax: (212) 439 1455; jean-christian.agid@diplomatie.gouv.fr. Agence EduFrance, www.edufrance.fr/en, provides resources for those intending to study in France. U.S. Office: Alliance Française de Miami, 1414 Coral Way, Miami FL 33145; Tel: 1 305 859 87 60; Fax : + 1 305 856 93 98; edufrance@afmiami.org. GoAbroad.com, www.goabroad.com, in its Study Abroad section, provides an international education database for France. Worldwide Classroom, www.worldwide.edu, contains information on over 10,000 schools in 95 countries, including France. The web pages include information about primary and secondary schools, as well as universities and language schools.
Worpermit.com, provides immigation, visa, and work permit information for France. The embassies and consulates listed below will be able to provide detailed information as well: United States Embassy in France, www.amb-usa.fr; 2 avenue Gabriel, 75382 Paris Cedex 08, France; Tel: +33 1 43 12 22 22; Fax: +33 1 42 66 97 83. Their website publishes the Guide for U.S. Citizens Residing in France at www.amb-usa.fr. British Embassy in France, www.britishembassy.gov.uk; 35, rue du Faubourg St Honoré, 75383 Paris Cedex 08; Tel: +33 (0)1 44 51 31 00; Fax: +33 (0)1 44 51 41 27; webmaster.paris@fco.gov.uk. Canadian Embassy in France, www.dfait-maeci.gc.ca; 35, avenue Montaigne, 75008 Paris; Tel: 01 44 43 29 00; Fax: 01 44 43 29 99. French Embassy in the U.S., www.info-france-usa.org; info@ambafrance-us.org. French General Consulate, www.consulfrance-washington.org; 4101 Reservoir Road, N.W., Washington D.C. 20007; Tel: (202) 944 6195; Fax: (202) 944 6148; info@consulfrance-washington.org. French Embassy in Canada, www.ambafrance-ca.org; 42 Sussex Drive, OTTAWA (ON) K1M 2C9; Tel: (613) 789 17 95; Fax: (613) 562 37 35. French Embassy in the U.K., www.ambafrance-uk.org; 58 knightsbridge, London SW1X 7JT; Tel. (44) 207 073 1000.
The Assn. of Americans Resident Overseas (AARO), www.aaro.org; 34, avenue de New York, Paris 75116 France; Tel: 33-1-47-20-24-15; Fax: 33-1-47-20-24-16. Works to secure, protect, and improve basic American rights for U.S. citizens overseas. Offers a group medical insurance plan. Publishes quarterly newsletter. Active in facilitating absentee voting in U.S. Federal Elections. Americans in Toulouse, www.americansintoulouse.com. AIT is a non-profit, expatriate support association based in Toulouse and reaching out into the Midi-Pyrenees region. Anglo Info, www.angloinfo.com, provides insights and practical advice for expatriate Brits in France. Association of American Wives of Europeans (AAWE), www.aaweparis.org, is a non-profit organization of American women married to Europeans, primarily in the Paris area. British Expat, www.britishexpat.com, is a site for British citizens living abroad, with a section on Living in France. BritishExpats.com, britishexpats.com, is a website dedicated to British expats around the world, including a forum on Living in France. Council for the English Speaking Community in Paris (CESC), cesc.online.fr, is an informal organization for the exchange of news and information between more than eighty English-speaking service groups and associations in the Paris region. Expat Exchange, www.expatexchange.com, provides a wealth of resources and articles, as well as a forum.The site has a few useful articles and links about Living in France. Expat Focus, www.expatfocus.com, provides information and resources for expatriates for a large number of countries, including Living om France. The website also host forums and blogs for expats. Escape Artist, www.escapeartist.com, a site mostly dedicated to off-shore investments and retirement havens, provides useful information for expatriates in France. Expatriates.com, www.expatriates.com/, an online community for expatriates, has a section on France, with classified ads, links, and a bulletin board. FAWCO (Federation of American Women's Clubs Overseas), www.fawco.org, is an international network to support American women living abroad with over 70 member clubs worldwide, including women living in France. French Entree: French Property & Living in France, www.frenchentree.com. Portal and expatriate community site covering France. Legal and tax advice, finance for french properties, education and health, traveling to and living in France. InternationalLiving.com, www.internationalliving.com, has a section on France, with information for travelers and expats. The Languedoc Page, www.the-languedoc-page.com, is a guide to Languedoc including expatriate support for living in France, including forums, links and other resources. Living and Working in France, www.skovgaard-europe.com/immifran.htm, is Finn Skovgaard's popular and comprehensive guide for expatriates in France. See also the expats and relocation service. Meetup, www.meetup.com, lists group meetings in cities around the world to help bring people with common interests together and promote the development of active local communities. Check out the France section, listing groups all over the country. Newcomers Club Worldwide, www.newcomersclub.com, is a worldwide directory of newcomers clubs for newly arrived expatriates, including France. Tales from a Small Planet, www.talesmag.com, is a webzine with news, stories, links, excellent message boards, and other resources for travelers and expatriates; The France section (requires password) features "Real Post Reports" by expatriates , as well as useful links. Network for Living Abroad, www.liveabroad.com, provides miscellaneous information and articles for expatriates for a variety of countries, including France.
French Foreign Ministry, www.france.diplomatie.fr. French Government Portal, www.premier-ministre.gouv.fr, provides a lot of information on French policies and government in English. European Union Website, europa.eu.int. European Union - Delegation of the European Commission to the United States, www.eurunion.org European Governments Online, europa.eu.int provides useful links to government websites for all member countries, including France. Eurostat, europa.eu.int/comm/eurostat, is the EU's statistical office, providing statistical information on all aspects of the EU. Permanent Mission of France to the United Nations, www.un.int/france, provides general information about culture, politics and the economy, as well as a variety of useful links, or visit the United Nations web portal at www.un.int. U.S. Customs and Border Protection, www.customs.gov, provides useful information on its Travel Spotlight page about customs regulations when leaving and entering the U.S. United States Mission to the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD), www.usoecd.org; 12, avenue Raphael 75016 Paris, France; Tel: 33 (0)1 4524 7477 Fax: 33 (0)1 4524 7480; usoecdpao@usoecd.org CanadaEuropa, www.dfait-maeci.gc.ca, is the website of the European Bureau of Foreign Affairs Canada (FAC), with a section on France.
Escape Artist, www.escapeartist.com, has an extensive International Real Estate Listing section, including France. International Real Estate Digest, www.ired.com, provides international real estate listings, including a section on France. International Real Estate Directory, www.internationalrealestatedirectory.com, has worldwide real estate listings, including France. See TransitionsAbroad.com's list of Home Rentals in France .
Le Monde, www.lemonde.fr Le Figaro, www.lefigaro.fr France Magazine, www.francemagazine.org, is an English language magazine covering French art, culture, food, society, politics, travel etc. Paris Live Radio, www.parislive.fm, is the first English commercial radio station in France. USAbroad.org, www.usabroad.org, provides news for U.S. citizens who live and travel abroad. Kidon Media Link, www.kidon.com, an online directory of world newspapers and news media, has an extensive listing of news media in France. Live-radio.net, www.live-radio.net, provides continuously updated links to thousands of online radio stations worldwide, including France. Online Newspapers, www.onlinenewspapers.com, lists over 1000 links to online newspapers worldwide, including France.
Living Abroad in France Living and Working in France, 8th Edition: A Survival Handbook Working and Living: France Lonely Planet France When in France, Do as the French Do French or Foe?: Getting the Most Out of Visiting, Living and Working in France Frommer's France 2007 Culture Shock! France: A Guide to Customs and Etiquette France (Eyewitness Travel Guides) The Rough Guide to France The Guide to Lodging in France's Monasteries
About.com, in its Travel Section, provides useful articles, links and travel information for a large number of countries, including France. France Guide.com, www.franceguide.com, is the official website of the Maison de la France, the French Government Tourist Office. French Tourist Office, www.francetourism.com. Frommers, www.frommers.com, provides destination guides for countries worldwide, with a section on Europe, including France. Lonely Planet Worldguide, www.lonelyplanet.com/destinations, provides a lot of useful travel information, including France. Maison de la France, New York, 444 Madison Avenue, 10022 New York NY; Tel : 00 1 514 288 1904 ; Fax : 00 1 212 838 78 55; info.us@franceguide.com. Maison de la France, Great Britain, 178 Piccadilly, W1J 9AL London, UK; Tel : 09068 244 123; Fax : (020) 7493 6594; info.uk@franceguide.com. Maison de la France, Canada, 1981 av. Mc Gill College Suite 490, H3A 2W9 Montreal, Canada, Tel : (514) 288 20 26; Fax : (514) 845 48 68; canada@franceguide.com. Tourisme en France, www.tourisme.fr/us, provides a lot of travel information for visitors to France. Rough Guides Destinations, travel.roughguides.com, offer a lot of useful travel advice and information for most countries, including France. WorldHum.com, worldhum.com, offers some excellent articles and posts on France.
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