Living and Working in France, 8th Edition: A Survival Handbook (Paperback)

~ David Hampshire (Author) "Whether you're already living or working in France or just thinking about it - this is THE BOOK you've been looking for..." (more)
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Product Description

Written in an entertaining style with a touch of humour, Living and Working in France is designed to provide newcomers with the practical information necessary for a relatively trouble-free life. It contents include finding a job, permits & visas, health, accommodation, finance, insurance, education, shopping, post office and telephone services, public transport, motoring, TV and radio, leisure, sports and much, much more. It is packed with vital information and insider tips to help minimize culture shock and reduce the newcomers rookie period to a minimum. Living and Working in France is essential reading for anyone planning to spend an extended period in France.

Product Details

• Paperback: 588 pages
• Publisher: Survival Books, Ltd.; 8 edition (January 25, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1905303017
• ISBN-13: 978-1905303014
• Product Dimensions: 8.1 x 5.8 x 1.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.5 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #879,557 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

Customer Reviews

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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars *****Great Guid, Lots of Info*****, December 10, 2007

By	Sarwat Ezzeldin "sezzeldin" (Irvine, CA, United States) - See all my reviews

In This book "Living and Working in France", David Hampshire gave very helpful information and guidance regarding the various rules, regulations and the complex bureaucracy in France. I will be retiring in south France soon, and I needed all the guidance I could get regarding bringing an automobile and other household items, Visa and residency requirements, Taxation, Health care, etc. I've found this book to be very helpful and contain very valuable info and thorough answers to all the questions I have so far; it's going to be my reference for a long time to come. Well worth the price

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars If you an American this book is not for you, January 30, 2009

By	A. L. Ellis - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This book would be great for a British person. But if you are American and looking to move to France this could confuse you ever more. When it talks about schools, for instance, it compares French to British school systems. Everything is compared to the way it is in the UK so if your not familiar with the way things are in Britian then this book will leave you none the wiser. Obviously writen by a brit for brits. Hardly any useful info for no EU residents. Very disapointed that I wasted my money and time.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Great reference book - moving to France, December 18, 2007

By	corey (chicago, il) - See all my reviews

This is a great book packed with helpful information. If you are very familiar with France, however, you could probably skip over a few of the chapters. Otherwise, this book is a useful reference containing e-mails, addresses, websites and helpful numbers throughout. If you are seriously thinking of moving to France, I recommend this book. It will give you a good idea of what lies ahead!