France - The Country In The World Where
There Are The Most Second Homes
French people have enjoyed the benefits of mass culture
and consumerism since the 1950's. As the fourth economic
power, France's standard of living and level of consumption
are very similar to those in the USA. Urban life in
a city such as Paris has become almost the same as in
any other megapolis in the world.
Regional and rural life, on the other hand, has remained
very unique and varies tremendously from one region
to another. The refreshing change, together with 5 weeks
of annual paid vacations, has led many citadins to maintain
a place in the country, preferably close to their family
roots, to go on vacation or to retire.
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| Ruler Life with field
of flowers. |
Modern Life in Paris's
Champs Elysees. |
France has managed to remain one of the most high-tech
countries in the world. Technological breakthroughs
such as the Concorde, the TGV, the Minitel or the Chunnel,
have linked the country between regions and with its
neighbours.
Culture and the arts are very important in everyday
life in France. The worldwide appeal of the US model
and the related Americanisation is well present in France.
However, in order to protect France's cultural identity,
the government recently stepped in and enacted some
laws aiming at restricting the broadcast of english
speaking movies or songs and the use of English vocabulary
in general.
Learn French - The Most
Practical Foreign Language
While any language will be useful for some jobs or
for some regions, French is the only foreign language
that can be useful throughout the whole world. French
as a foreign language is the second most frequently
taught language in the world after English. It is spoken
as an official language in 33 countries around the world
and is the only language other than English spoken on
five continents. Therefore, French and English are the
only two global languages.
When deciding on a foreign language for work or school,
French is the language that will give you the most choices
later on in your studies or your career.
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| Francois I's Chambord castle
with the French Architecture of Renaissance. |
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| Roman monastery
of St Honorat, Islands of Lerins featured the French
Architecture Romanesque. |
Budget Expenses
Accommodation
- Campus accommodation: EUR 100 to 250 per month
- A privately rented bed sit: EUR 400 to 600 per month.
Accommodation is usually more expensive in Paris than
elsewhere.
Food
Transport
Enrolment and tuition fees
Enrolment and tuition fees vary widely with the course
and the type of institution. At French universities,
tuition is paid by the French state, but enrolment fees
cost at least EUR 107.
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