Living in France

British Embassy and British Consulates in France
This link has been prepared by the British Embassy and British Consulates in France to help British nationals with living and working in France. It may also be useful for British nationals visiting France.

Get connected Telephone - Internet - Mobile Phone
A guide to communication services in France. For new arrivals: here's the basics you need to know to set up fixed and mobile phone service, Internet access, television service, plus how to send an old-fashioned letter.

Living Abroad Requires Tact and Cultural Insight
"When in Rome, do as the Romans do." You've heard it so often that you may no longer pay attention to what it means. Yet in this age of globalization it's as true as ever.

Opening a French Bank Account
A foreigner may open a French bank account if they are (or are going to be) resident in France for more than three months.