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General Information On France
Travel Etiquette for France

Getting To France
Getting Around in France

Cities, Towns, Villages and Areas of France
Paris, the "City of Light!"
Suggestions for Accommodations

Suggestions for Dining
Things to See and Do in France
The French Riviera
The French Alps and Skiing

Some Interesting Links for France
Posters and Framed Art for France

Learning the Language
Favorites in France
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Travel Etiquette
Behavior and customs vary greatly from country to country. We discuss the correct travel etiquette so that you won't be caught out. TravelEtiquette was formed to offer a unique reference point on essential etiquette advice and information for worldwide travel. Our features and articles are written by professional journalists and experts - who have a particular interest, or a background in this area. So – know before you go. Visit TravelEtiquette so you will know how to, as the old adage states, “When in Rome, do as the Romans do.”

France Business Etiquette and Culture
An excellent guide to business culture and etiquette in France.

Getting around in France
The train is the main mode of transportation as SNCF has an excellent system. As for air travel, Air Inter-Europe (1-800-237-2747 in the USA and 01-45-46-90-99 in France), a subsidiary of Air France, flies all over the country. Air Liberte (08-03-80-58-05) flies from Paris to the Riviera and the southwest region of France. There is also the extensive highway network making travel by car quite easy.

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The French Riviera

www.SailingAdventure.com helps you find the best in Southern France. With moderate breezes, multiple anchorages, various landscapes, the sunshine-guaranteed Côte d’Azur is charming in so many different ways. It is a privileged navigational zone bursting with ports, towns, villages and islands. You will navigate from one pleasure to the next, whether it be navigational, gastronomic, or cultural. Corsica : discover the wonders of the ‘island of riches’, its landscapes, the beauty of its wild, protected nature, its clear waters in various shades of blue, the typically Mediterranean bright luminosity, so unique you’ll soon see why so many sailors are under Corsica’s spell.

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The French Alps and Skiing

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Dining in France
Click here for suggestions on dining in France
Fodor's Paris Restaurant Picks!

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Favorites in France
Coming soon. In the mean time, send me your favorites and I will post them here. mailto:jimbruner@gettingaway.com

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Click here for language helps, dictionaries, electronic translators, language software and other helps for learning a foreign language. Being able to speak at least some of the language in the country you are visiting will help you have a better time and enjoy your trip more. Jim.

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France Business Etiquette and Culture  - An excellent guide to business culture and etiquette in France.
Executive Planet™ provides valuable tips on business etiquette, customs and protocol for doing business worldwide. Our guides are co-authored by experts in international business etiquette, who are available to answer your questions on the discussion board.
This guide to France business etiquette and culture covers many aspects of doing business in France. It is our goal to provide practical, accurate, and up-to-date tips on France business culture and etiquette, written by experts in business consulting in France. We encourage visitors to leave questions or comments on our discussion boards, moderated by experts in intercultural training and business. Click On: Executive Planet - France

This guide contains the following articles:
Let's Make a Deal - negotiating tactics, the value of connections, recommended business card style and content, business card protocol, sitting and presenting yourself in meetings, language for brochures and promotional material, pace of business, preferred presentation styles, final agreements, thinking styles, adherence to company policy, and more on France business culture . . . Prosperous Entertaining - typical mealtimes throughout the day, best venues for business entertaining, punctuality for social events, dinner table seating etiquette, mealtime etiquette, importance of alcohol, toasting, guidelines for hosting a banquet/social event, what foods should be served/avoided, accepting and declining invitations, and more on France business etiquette. . . Appointment Alert! - typical vacation times, recommended appointment times, length of the lunch hour, signals that indicate beginning or end of an appointment, best arrival time (early, late, right on time), and more on France business culture. . . Gift Giving - recommended gifts, gifts to avoid, good and bad colors for wrapping paper, how to present a gift to individuals and groups, guidelines for receiving gifts, and more on France business culture. . . First Name or Title? - using titles such as 'Doctor', naming conventions to avoid, when to use first names, and more. . . Public Behavior - how to greet strangers and introduce yourself, the rules for men shaking hands with women, acceptable demeanor, rules for eye contact, gestures/sayings to avoid, and more on France business culture. . . Business Dress - is dress modest, conservative, etc., specific dress requirements for men and women, what visitors should wear to social functions, and more on France business culture. . Conversation - welcome and unwelcome topics of conversation, the role of compliments, the tone of voice to be used, whether your hosts are physical or more reserved, and more on France business etiquette. For additional information, click on
http://www.executiveplanet.com/index.php?title=France

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Date this page was last edited: Saturday, August 02, 2008 17:10:43

Getting Away With Jim Bruner
Your travel source with a personal touch!
URL http://www.gettingaway.com Last Revision: 08/02/02 11:09
Layout, design & revisions © 1999-2008
Getting Away With Jim Bruner
All rights reserved.
Every effort is made to keep the information on this site current. 
It is the responsibility of the user to verify information, especially as it relates to travel deals and pricing.
address them to: Webmaster, Jim Bruner
mailto:jimbruner@gettingaway.com 


Trust Earned Travel (www.Tet.org) educates business and vacation travelers.