Living and Working in France: Chez Vous en France
French national Genevieve Brame welcomes newcomers to her country with a wealth of information on French values and customs. Living and Working in France: Chez Vous en France introduces readers to their new surrounding and helps them find their way through the labyrinth of administrative and immigration procedures. Sections on the socio-economic environment, the European Union, language, travel, health, home, education and the French lifestyle will...
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French national Genevieve Brame welcomes newcomers to her country with a wealth of information on French values and customs. Living and Working in France: Chez Vous en France introduces readers to their new surrounding and helps them find their way through the labyrinth of administrative and immigration procedures. Sections on the socio-economic environment, the European Union, language, travel, health, home, education and the French lifestyle will help readers get settled in their new home.
1. The French way – les Français: usages et humeurs Who are the French? Social contacts and relationships Courtesy and conformity The art of living… and living well – art de vivre… et bon vivant Mode et couture What gift from France? 2. France Overview French institutions Diplomatic relations France’s population in numbers French and also European International organizations in France An economic point of view 22 metropolitan regions 1 departments: 96 in the Hexagon City folk and country folk A detour around Paris and Ile-de-France 3. Living and working in France – résider et travailler en France International mobility: an old story French law Immigration regulations Working in France Studying in France The legal structure of French companies Organization and hierarchy Employee representation Company representation Foreign representatives An outline of social legislation Social security Taxation – fiscalité The rhythm of life Professional ways and customs – us et coutumes professionnels 4. A few words about the French language A French conversation The French language The keys to communication Learning French Deciphering codes The French media 5. Home comforts – accueil tout confort Where? Searching for a home Rental/lease contract – contrat de location/bail Rent or buy? House and personal insurance – assurances du logement et des personnes Moving in and moving out – déménager et emménager DIY Communications Dogs and cats French weather 6. Buyer beware! – consommateur averti! Money and currency Shopping Useful hints Legal advice – conseils juridiques Cars and traffic Security and the police Travelling 7. Youngsters – E… enfants, elèves, étudiants The French family ABC for the little ones French school Nursery school – l’école maternelle Primary school: from maternelle to the école élementaire Secondary school: from 6th to terminale Collège and lycée International studies Welcome to foreign students Higher education Private schools European programmes Things to know 8. Let’s talk about health The French and their health Choosing a doctor Hospital or clinic – public or private? Some medical and paramedical specialities Nursing care The chemist’s shop – pharmacie Emergency – 24 hours a day Healthy children ‘Prevention is better than cure’ Mineral water: do the French put water in their wine? 9. Leisure and pleasure – loisirs et temps libre Free time Throughout the year Pastimes and passions Entertainment Weekends Holiday time Once a year Bistros and café terraces 10. Comme chez vous… en France At home… in France An enriching experience? Four phases of adaptation The spontaneity of children Homesickness and nostalgia Friendly places Useful information Key dates in the history of France Political and economic organizations The metric system Forming a company in FranceGeneviève Brame is a consultant in the International Mobility Department (Global Employment Solutions) at HSD Ernst & Young in Paris. She has written a number of books for French and foreign expatriates.
