Staying connected to family and friends in your home country, in Paris and around the world is easy. Phone companies provide very competitive rates for international calling, Internet providers keep you connected via the web and satellite television and, where available, even allows you to see all of your favorite TV shows…just at odd hours. French technology is up-to-date and service is, most of the time, relatively efficient. And, it is improving everyday.
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Top Tips
| 01 | Once you have found a good bakery in your neighborhood, visit regularly. They are institutions and offer interesting information about the local area. |
| 02 | The ‘3 plans par arrondissement’ is by far the best local map, and so compact that it takes up little space in a bag. |
| 03 | The seemingly constant flood of locksmith service advertisements in your mailbox may seem annoying, but slip one under your doormat, you may need it! |
| 04 | Learn the language, you will find that there are large swathes of Parisian life that you will miss completely if you don’t speak the language. |
Useful links
- http://france.angloinfo.com
Website for everyday life in Paris, in English. - http://www.ratp.com
Official site of RATP for metro, RER and bus navigation to Paris area. - http://paris.fr.craigslist.org
Free online noticeboard (in French and English) for apartments, furniture, jobs, pets, tickets, etc. - http://www.bparis.com
Bonjour Paris. Guide to Paris and France from the top insiders in Paris.
Interesting fact
| The Eiffel Tower has over 1652 steps to the top. It was built using 2.5 million rivets, 15,000 iron parts and was painted with over 40 tones of paint. |
