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It is famous for its variety: highest mountains in Europe, with modern ski resorts, historic cosmopolitan cities, rural countryside and fancy seaside, such as the French Riviera.

It is famous for its variety: highest mountains in Europe, with modern ski resorts, historic cosmopolitan cities, rural countryside and fancy seaside, such as the French Riviera.

France is known for having one of the best healthcare, transportation and education systems. Students  love France especially for its climate, gastronomy and traditions.

  • Calling code: +33
  • Currency: Euro (EUR € )
  • Electricity: 220 volts/50hz
  • Smoking regulations: Most workplaces and public spaces are covered by the smoking ban .
  • Driving: Right side of the road
  • Drinking Age: 16
  • Emergency number: 112

France attracts many students thanks to its gastronomy, social life, transport and healthcare. It is also known for its valuable collection of art, fashion trendsetters and fine cuisine.

  • If you want to visit neighboring countries like Spain, Italy, UK, Germany, Holland, France will be the ideal place to study.
  • Transport connections are modern. You can easily travel by train, it is fast and affordable. Roads are also modern and you can also use the fee-paying motorways.
  • France remains a major contributor to the modern world in the fields of science, art, film, fashion, technology, politics, philosophy, archeology, trade and economy.

Students can live reasonably well with 1000? per month (with the exception of Paris, who lives with over €1200).

Credit cards and debit cards are convenient and relatively safe. Visa and MasterCard (Access or Eurocard ) are widely accepted. In general, they can be used in stores, supermarkets, train travel , car rentals , tolls and cash advances. 

Sample Price Guide:

  • Accommodation per month: 541.74 €
  • Average food prices per month: 272.91 €
  • Combo Meal at McDonalds or Similar: 7.50 €
  • Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant: 12.00 €
  • Small bottle of water: 1.60 €
  • Small bottle of beer: 5.00 €
  • Cappuccino (Regular): 2.63 € 
  • Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle): 2.43 €
  • Liter of milk: 0.94 €
  • Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g): 1.28 €
  • One-way Ticket (Local Transport): 1.60 €
  • Movie ticket: 9.55 €

Source: http://www.numbeo.com/cost-of-living/country_result.jsp?country=France

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Area
640.679 km
Population
64?285.510