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Speak the Culture: France: Be Fluent in French Life and Culture
Andrew Whittaker
Publisher: Thorogood (paperback; 300 pages; Oct 2007)
ISBN-10: 1854184938
ISBN-13: 978-1854184931

Fluencyin French Life and Culture is rather an ambitious objective for a book of 300 pages but Speak the Culture gives an you an excellent start towards this goal. French art and literature, architecture, media, sport, fashion and (of course) food and drink, in fact everything that interests the French is delivered in a concise and very readable manner. This book will give you enough to hold up your end of a conversation with your French neighbours and more importantly will make you want to learn more about "what makes France tick".

Essential Questions to Ask When Buying a House in France: And How to Ask Them
Mark Sampson
Summersdale Publishers Paperback: 260 pages (5 Mar 2007)
ISBN-10: 1840245832
ISBN-13: 978-1840245837

This book takes you step-by-step through all the questions you need to ask.

France: A Handbook for New Residents
Michael Brady
Publisher: How To Books Ltd Paperback: 320 pages (Dec 2006)
SBN-10: 1845281322
SBN-13: 978-1845281328

Arranged as a ready reference for new residents in France this handbook is a collection of the bits and pieces of information needed in everyday life and work. A useful reference to have on the shelf as an information source or a starting point for a more detailed search. The lists of organisations, prionted and online information sources is particularly useful. Whether you have heard a term in French or you have a question in English the double index in French and English enables rapid access to the information you seek.

Retiring in France
David Hampshire
Publisher: Survival Books 350 pages (Feb 2007)
ISBN-10: 1905303009
ISBN-13: 978-1905303007

A particularly useful book for anyone planning to retire to France, whether permanently or for just part of the year. Packed with vital information to help you save time, trouble and money.

Buying a Home in France (7th edition)
David Hampshire
Publisher: Survival Books (Paperback: 420 pages) 7 edition (Dec 2006)
ISBN-10: 1901130096
ISBN-13: 978-1901130096

Buying a Home in France is a comprehensive and up-to-date source of information for anyone planning to purchase property in France. It guides you through the French property jungle and can help you avoid expensive errors that can turn your dream home into a nightmare. This 7th edition has been updated to incorporate the latest changes in the laws and practices of house buying in France.

Life Style, French Style: All You Need to Know About Making a Home in France
Elizabeth Morgan
Publisher: Spring Hill (Paperback: 224 pages) (April 2007)
ISBN-10: 1905862091
ISBN-13: 978-1905862092

Successfully integrating into French life is more than just buying a house and moving in. This book looks at the subtleties of French life. This book give tips and hints on numerous aspects of French life from shopping to slang.