Is France worth traveling to?
What sort of trip? Touring and sightseeing? Staying in just one place with a family? I have organised such trips in the past and the students loved it . France is a beautiful country and certainly worth travelling to as most of it is beyond what most people from America can even imagine, and there are amazing things to see or to visit at every corner, new experiences such as interesting food and a different cultural life. Most visitors I know in the USA who have been to France go home really impressed and have no regrets about going. The exceptions are those who are uninterested in culture and go there with preconceived ideas about the French or find fault with everything because it is not like what they are used to back home. However it is a lot of money to raise for someone your age and much depends on what is organised for you during your three weeks. If, as well as Paris, you are taken round various areas of particular interest like the Loire Valley, Mont Saint-Michel and Normandy, or other parts of France, then $3500 is not at all unreasonable as it covers your flights, places to stay, transport from one place to another and your food for three weeks. The price of flights is increasing all the time and the organisers have to bear that in mind, plus the fact that ordinary costs are higher in France than in the US. If it is for just taking you there and leaving you with a family for three weeks, then much depends where it is, and what sort of people they are. I would be less inclined to go if this is the latter, but it still is a good experience from a language and cultural point of view. Do ask what the trip really consists of, if there is an itinerary, and, if there is, look up those places on the net. Then you can decide if it is your cup of tea and worth going. Also, rather than asking on this site where some people who have never been there will say they have and that France is a dead loss out of spite or prejudice, ask reliable people near you who have really been to France for their impressions.
What are some tips for traveling in France?
Q: What are some tips for traveling in France?Learn some French. You don’t need to be fluent (as for any other language, it takes months, if not years of practice, while most people have at least basic skills in English), but being able to greet, thank, and apologize in French will prove most useful. It tends to put us in a favorable state of mind.Don’t go to a restaurant in a tourist-heavy area (except in the countryside). Do not hesitate to do some research beforehand on Yelp and the like. Generally speaking, try not to fall for tourist traps; for instance, don’t get a drink in the immediate vicinity of Notre-Dame or the Eiffel Tower in Paris.Don’t hesitate to use public transports. They’re reliable and cheap. Don’t hesitate to walk, either: it’s the best way to discover a city at your own pace.If you’re American, you may find the persistence of smoking disturbing. Although smoking is on the decline, there are still many smokers (myself included). Don’t be overtly judgmental, as this is considered rude and will not help you in the least. If smoke incommodes you, a polite request to smoke further or to blow the smoke elsewhere will normally be accommodated, but the loud expression of disgust will not be warmly welcomed.Get a taste of the cliché food. Buy a good baguette and a croissant in a local bakery, go to a fromagerie to get a taste of French cheese. Just don’t go to any bakery that posts advertisements in tourist-oriented magazines. A baguette costs a bit more than €1, and a croissant perhaps €1.50 or €1.80.Speaking of clichés, French people are normally more distant than Americans. This apparently gave us the reputation of being unfriendly, especially in Paris. Don’t trust that cliché. It’s just that the “right distance” is not the same here as in other parts of the world.And finally, enjoy!
How would traveling to France benefit me?
I'm in high-school and I'm going to france for 2 weeks, write an application essay on how attending highschool in France can benefit my personal life, why I wish to attend highschool there, and what I can do to make the two weeks in france a success for me and the group that I'm going with. I really need help on essays because I'm terrible with them if someone could help me with this I'd really appreciate it. And thanks for giving your time to read this post.. :)
What are some useful things I should know before traveling to France?
Be careful of people trying to scam you! When I was in France, back in March ‘17, I had a lady approach me and ask me to sign a piece of paper for a petition. I politely declined and went on with day. I was later talking to a travel buddy and he mentioned that the purpose of those petitions is to scam unknowing tourists.They first get you to sign, and then ask for money. If you decline, they threaten to use your signature to pull money from your bank account, and they follow you around until you give them money. Whether or not they can take money from you with only a signature is beyond me.He also told me of a scam involving fake rings. Apparently, some people will place fake, plastic rings on the ground. If you pick it up, they will approach you and demand money for it.Just be careful and always on the lookout for scams like these! Also, if you happen to visit the Eiffel Tower, I would recommend walking (or climbing) up instead of taking the elevator. It’s a lot of cheaper (around 10 euros), and there is no line compared to the huge hour long line for the elevator. Plus, you get the amazing views from the stairwells.If you’re spending the night before in a hotel, eat as much as you can if you have a complimentary breakfast! The food out on the streets and cafes is usually quite pricey (especially in Paris), and all the walking will make you hungry- which reminds me of another thing. Wear comfortable shoes! You will be walking a lot! Make sure to buy a unlimited day pass for the metro if you’re in Paris, especially if you’re trying to see as much as possible.I had a great time in France!
Is not knowing the language a problem when traveling in France, Netherlands, Belgium, and Germany?
I've done a lot of traveling before, including Asia, but this is the first time I'm going by myself, which is why I'm wondering what tips people could give.
Can anyone tell me where to get a printable travel brochure on france?
Well, France being a country with a lot of places to visit, you will not find a brochure for it. A specific area of France would be helpful For example, Aveyron, the department where I'm from, here is a little brochure of the sort http://www.francethisway.com/regions/ave...
Where can I learn the basic french i need for a 2 week travel in France?
Considering you have just one month which I feel is a little less to comfortably learn a foreign language, and to save you from wasting any more time hunting for classes (which might not have a batch to start immediately) I will suggest you subscribe to some French language channel on YouTube. I have come across a few which would help you a lot to learn the basic day to day sentences. Try one by Sonya Gill. Bon voyage!
France Visa - I am indian travelling to switzerland, next 10-15 days. The local consulate does not?
when you are in Switzerland it's easier to get Visa for France than from your country, India.