Paris Inside Out: The Insider's Handbook to Life in Paris [Paperback]

David Applefield (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: January 1, 2000 | Series: Paris Inside Out: The Insider's Handbook to Life in Paris

Written for inquisitive visitors, students, and working professionals, Paris Inside Out is the most comprehensive guide to surviving and prospering in today's Paris.

You'll learn about housing - not only where to live, but how to find apartments, rooms, and houses to rent, buy or swap. Jobs - tips on how to work in France, plus the ins-and-outs of French bureaucracy, visas, work permits, drivers licenses, etc. Studying - university and exchange programs, special schools, and lots of timely information for incoming students. Survival skills - insider tips for phone, computer, and online needs; banking information; and ways to save money. Cultural immersions - how to make the most of the art scene, cinema, dance, and theater. Plus tips on French vocabulary, social practices, sex, partying, cuisine and politics.

Also, learn about the little things only a Parisian would know such as the inside scoop on the metro, how to order in restaurants, where to connect a computer/modem, and even the intricacies of buying baguettes and dry cleaning your clothes. It's all here - Paris information with savoir faire.

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Written for inquisitive visitors, students, and working professionals, Paris Inside Out is the most comprehensive guide to surviving and prospering in today's Paris. You'll learn about housing - not only where to live, but how to find apartments, rooms, and houses to rent, buy or swap. Jobs - tips on how to work in France, plus the ins-and-outs of French bureaucracy, visas, work permits, drivers licenses, etc. Studying - university and exchange programs, special schools, and lots of timely information for incoming students. Survival skills - insider tips for phone, computer, and online needs; banking information; and ways to save money. Cultural immersions - how to make the most of the art scene, cinema, dance, and theater. Plus tips on French vocabulary, social practices, sex, partying, cuisine and politics. Also, learn about the little things only a Parisian would know such as the inside scoop on the metro, how to order in restaurants, where to connect a computer/modem, and even the intricacies of buying baguettes and dry cleaning your clothes. It's all here - Paris information with savoir faire. (5 1/2 x 8 1/2, 480 pages)

Product Details

• Paperback: 480 pages
• Publisher: Globe Pequot; 5th edition (January 1, 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0762705949
• ISBN-13: 978-0762705948
• Product Dimensions: 8.4 x 5.5 x 1.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.5 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #5,243,811 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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13 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Paris Inside and Out, May 21, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: Paris Inside Out: The Insider's Handbook to Life in Paris (Paperback)

This book is clearly written by someone who knows! Appelfield speaks to the American with a firsthand account of the French experience, and with humor to boot. Many references to websites and other materials make this book a must have, especially for the potential expat.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars What would I have done without it??, September 14, 2002

By A Customer

This review is from: Paris Inside Out: The Insider's Handbook to Life in Paris (Paperback)

Let's just say, I don't even like to think what would have happened if I hadn't had this book when I moved to Paris. The format and writing makes it a pleasure to read. People ask me about living in France and I just tell them to read this book. I wish there were one like it for Strasbourg!