French Metric Weights and Measures and their equivalents

Metric Weights and Measures and Conversions

Units legally used in business in France
How to convert the metric system of weights and measures into their Imperial equivalents and vice versa

In general, weights & measures in France and the Continent are metric.
Credit for originating the metric system [...]

Farms, cottages, villas, beachfront properties in France for sale or rent

A property in France can be a good investment
Whether your dream is a farm or cottage in the Dordogne, a South of France villa or a beachfront property in Provence, the question of buying or renting is always the first question to be considered. Taking down the “For Sale” sign is easy, but buying [...]

Find A Phone Number in France

House, Business or Mobile (Cell) Phone Numbers in France
Finding a French phone number (or "Numéro Téléphone France"), whether for someone’s house or business, is easy if you read French or have the Google tool bar to do the translation, as the major French telephone directories don’t use English.
All French phone numbers are ten digits, [...]

Free Wi-Fi Access in Paris Parks, Gardens, Squares…

Paris is now Connected – Free Wi-Fi hotspots in parks, gardens and other public places:
The good news is that Paris has completed its roll-out of free Wi-Fi hotspots and parks, squares and other public places in all 20 arrondissements are now connected. Yes, you are no longer held ransom to the exorbitant charges that [...]

Useful facts for travel to France

Useful facts to help you plan your visit to France

Festivals
Public Holidays
Visas
Health
Language
Time
Electricity
Weights & Measures
Money, Banks etc.
Emergencies
Telephone, fax
Post
Museums and monuments

Festivals
Festivals, both traditional and modern (eg Avignon Theatre Festival in July) are not so plentiful as in Spain, but worth looking out for:
Festivals search on the French Tourist Office website, not great but…(new window):
French Public Holidays [...]