| Welcome to Paris Inside Out |
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| The Author's Credo for Survival in Paris |
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2 | (1) |
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Common References to France and Its Institutions in the Press |
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3 | (1) |
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Common Symbols of the French Republic |
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French Elections/Terms in Office |
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Converting Measurements and Sizes |
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4 | (1) |
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Commas vs. Decimal Points |
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5 | (1) |
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6 | (1) |
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7 | (1) |
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8 | (1) |
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9 | (2) |
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11 | (2) |
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13 | (2) |
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Early Questions and Decisions |
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15 | (10) |
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16 | (1) |
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Maison de la France (French Government Tourist Office) |
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16 | (1) |
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16 | (1) |
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Franco-American Chambers of Commerce |
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16 | (1) |
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If You're Still Trying to Decide If Moving to France Is a Good Idea |
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17 | (1) |
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Early Legal Questions Concerning Your Status in France |
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18 | (4) |
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An Early Tip from the U.S. Consulate in Paris |
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22 | (1) |
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Summing Up Your Gains and Losses |
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23 | (2) |
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Legal and Administrative Matters |
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25 | (16) |
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25 | (2) |
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Entering France As a Short-Term Visitor |
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27 | (1) |
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Entering France As a Student, an Extended Visitor, or a Resident |
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27 | (1) |
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French Embassies and Consular Offices around the World |
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28 | (1) |
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29 | (1) |
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30 | (1) |
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The Artistic and Cultural Exchange |
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30 | (1) |
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30 | (6) |
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36 | (1) |
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Other Cases Requiring Extended-Stay Visitor Status |
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37 | (1) |
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37 | (1) |
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38 | (1) |
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39 | (2) |
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41 | (20) |
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Gateways in North America |
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42 | (1) |
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International Airlines with Flights to Paris |
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42 | (1) |
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42 | (1) |
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43 | (6) |
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Arriving in Paris by Train |
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49 | (3) |
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Customs and Entry Regulations |
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52 | (1) |
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52 | (1) |
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53 | (4) |
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57 | (4) |
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Government: What Embassies and Consulates Can and Cannot Do for You |
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61 | (12) |
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Registering at Your Embassy or Consulate |
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61 | (1) |
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62 | (1) |
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Special Consular Services |
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63 | (2) |
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What Consular Officers Cannot Do for You |
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65 | (1) |
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65 | (2) |
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67 | (1) |
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Getting Married in France |
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68 | (2) |
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Recording Births in France |
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70 | (3) |
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73 | (34) |
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73 | (1) |
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73 | (5) |
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78 | (5) |
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83 | (1) |
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84 | (1) |
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85 | (1) |
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86 | (3) |
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89 | (1) |
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90 | (1) |
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90 | (1) |
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91 | (1) |
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92 | (1) |
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93 | (2) |
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95 | (3) |
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The Emerging Urban Landscape |
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98 | (1) |
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98 | (6) |
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Police, Law, and Authority |
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104 | (1) |
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105 | (2) |
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Housing and Accommodations |
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107 | (36) |
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107 | (4) |
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111 | (1) |
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112 | (3) |
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115 | (4) |
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119 | (1) |
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Street Signs and Addresses |
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120 | (1) |
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121 | (7) |
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128 | (2) |
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Renting a Room with a French Family |
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130 | (2) |
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132 | (1) |
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133 | (1) |
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134 | (2) |
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136 | (1) |
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137 | (1) |
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138 | (1) |
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Picking a Moving or Shipping Company |
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138 | (1) |
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138 | (1) |
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139 | (1) |
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140 | (1) |
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Extra Note on Purchasing Property and Real Estate in France |
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141 | (1) |
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141 | (2) |
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143 | (10) |
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143 | (5) |
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Health Insurance/Assurance |
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148 | (5) |
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Urban Transportation and Driving |
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153 | (22) |
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153 | (9) |
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162 | (1) |
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163 | (1) |
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164 | (7) |
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171 | (1) |
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172 | (1) |
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172 | (1) |
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173 | (2) |
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175 | (10) |
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The Euro Arrived! Adieu the France |
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175 | (4) |
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179 | (2) |
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181 | (1) |
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Transferring Funds from Abroad: Getting Cash Fast |
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182 | (3) |
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Telecommunications and Media |
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185 | (34) |
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The Public Telephone Booth and the Telecarte |
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185 | (1) |
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186 | (1) |
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186 | (1) |
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187 | (1) |
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Call Back and Alternative Companies |
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188 | (1) |
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Long-Distance Phone Cards |
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188 | (1) |
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189 | (1) |
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189 | (1) |
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Getting Directory Information |
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189 | (1) |
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Country Codes Most Often Dialed |
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190 | (2) |
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City Codes Most Often Dialed |
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192 | (1) |
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Telephone Skills in French |
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193 | (1) |
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194 | (2) |
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196 | (1) |
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Internet High Speed Connection Providers |
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197 | (1) |
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The Post Office (La Poste) |
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197 | (3) |
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200 | (9) |
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209 | (3) |
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212 | (7) |
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219 | (20) |
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219 | (2) |
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Working in France and the U.S. Embassy |
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221 | (3) |
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Part-time Student Employment |
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224 | (1) |
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Other Situations That May Grant Working Status |
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225 | (1) |
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226 | (6) |
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Understanding French Taxes |
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232 | (1) |
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Tax Accountants and Consultants in Paris |
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233 | (1) |
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234 | (1) |
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Keeping the Workplace Legal and Safe |
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235 | (1) |
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235 | (1) |
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235 | (1) |
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236 | (1) |
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A Final Way of Obtaining a Work Permit |
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236 | (1) |
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Unconventional Freelance Ideas |
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237 | (2) |
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239 | (28) |
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239 | (2) |
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Education: Understanding the French System |
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241 | (2) |
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243 | (2) |
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American and English Schools in Paris |
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245 | (2) |
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Bilingual and Transition Schools |
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247 | (1) |
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Kindergarten and Nursery Schools |
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248 | (1) |
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249 | (1) |
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Sources and Other Resources for Students |
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250 | (1) |
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251 | (1) |
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251 | (1) |
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252 | (2) |
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Cours de Civilisation Francaise de la Sorbonne |
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254 | (1) |
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255 | (1) |
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256 | (1) |
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257 | (1) |
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Other Tips for Learning French |
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257 | (2) |
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MBA and Business School Programs in Paris |
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259 | (1) |
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260 | (1) |
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Official Translators and Interpreters |
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261 | (3) |
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Foreign and Exchange Programs in Paris |
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264 | (1) |
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265 | (2) |
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Arts and Culture in Paris |
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267 | (50) |
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267 | (7) |
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274 | (3) |
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277 | (2) |
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Off the Beaten Track: Art Factories |
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279 | (1) |
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280 | (8) |
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Paris and the Performing Arts |
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288 | (18) |
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Literary and Art Journals |
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306 | (1) |
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307 | (5) |
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Libraries (bibliotheques) |
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312 | (5) |
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317 | (14) |
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318 | (1) |
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319 | (6) |
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Selected Sports Contacts in the Paris Area |
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325 | (1) |
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326 | (1) |
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327 | (4) |
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331 | (34) |
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331 | (3) |
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Shops, Markets, and Foods |
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334 | (10) |
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344 | (6) |
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350 | (1) |
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350 | (1) |
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351 | (3) |
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354 | (1) |
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354 | (1) |
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A Word on Pizza a la francaise |
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355 | (1) |
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Typical Dishes and Special Foods |
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355 | (1) |
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356 | (1) |
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356 | (4) |
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A Selection of Cafes, Bars, Bistros, and Brasseries |
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360 | (5) |
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365 | (10) |
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365 | (1) |
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366 | (1) |
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367 | (1) |
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367 | (1) |
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367 | (4) |
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371 | (1) |
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371 | (1) |
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372 | (1) |
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373 | (1) |
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To Order Tickets for Concerts, Theater, and Sporting Events |
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373 | (1) |
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373 | (2) |
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Anglo-American Clubs and Organizations in Paris |
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375 | (12) |
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383 | (4) |
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387 | (8) |
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387 | (1) |
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388 | (1) |
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Information Available to the English-Speaking Community |
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389 | (2) |
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391 | (4) |
| Index |
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| About the Author |
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