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.
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.
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:
Source: http://www.numbeo.com/cost-of-living/country_result.jsp?country=France
Transports
Travelling by coach in France: http://http://www.visit-france.com/
Travelling by train in France: http://int.rendezvousenfrance.com/en/about-france/transport-getting-around-france
Book a flight to France
http://www.skyscanner.net/
http://int.rendezvousenfrance.com/en
Tourism
http://www.france.fr/en/tour-frances-regions.html
Visit France: http://http://www.visit-france.com/
France hotels guide: http://http://offers-en.besthoteloffers.net/Place/France.htm
Visa information
Do you need a visa: http://www.ambafrance-co.org/Requisitos-para-visas-de-corta,4360
Find your nearest France Embassy: http://www.campusfrance.org/en
http://www.campusfrance.org/en/page/extended-stay-student-visa-residency-permit-vls-ts
http://www.campusfrance.org/en/page/short-stay-visas-less-90-days
Practical information
Currency converter: http://www.oanda.com/convert/cheatsheet
Local weather in: http://www.weather.com/common/drilldown/FR.html