FRANCE

The second beautiful country

in the world

France

Capital City: Paris

Government: Republic

Population: 59 million

Language: French, Alsatian, Breton, Catalan, Provenal & Corsian.

Religion: 90% roman catholic, 25 Protestant, 1% Muslim, 1% Jewish, 6% unaffiliated

Ethnic groups: Celtic and Latin with Teutonic, Slavic, North African ,Indochinese, Basque minorities

Agriculture: wheat, Cereals, sugar beets, potatoes, wine grapes, beef, dairy products, fish

Climate: Cool winter and mild summers

Food: bread, cheese and specially wine

Education system: The French education system is reputed to be one of the most thorough in the world. Public education is free at the primary and secondary levels and is compulsory from age six to sixteen. Universities are public and tuition is nominal.

Eiffel TowerWas built by Gustave

Was inaugurated on 31 March 1989

Weighing 7,300 tons

1,050 feet height

Arc de Triomphe• Was completed in 1836• 15 years after

Napoleon’s death• 164 feet above the ground• Detailing the history of

the monument in France• Located in center of the

world Largest roundabout

France, Synthesis of Differences

Anywhere you are in France,

you feel never in the same place

During you travel you will find in a new landscape,

a new accent,

a new gastronomy,

new styles of houses,

a new way of life…

Famous citiesParis

Strasbourg

Lyon

Toulouse

Bordeaux, Marseille, Rennes…

Famous Historic Monuments

Château de Beynac

Cité de Carcassonne

Le Mont Saint Michel

Hospices de Beaune

Château de Chambord

Brasserie Strasbourgeoise

Differents styles of houses

Maison basque

Maison alsacienne

Maison bretonne

Maison périgourdine

Maison normandeMas provençal

Each region has its own style !

Maison bressane

Lifestyle in French: Gastronomy

Bouillabaisse

choucroute

cassoulet

Confit de canard

Potée auvergnate

saucissons

France is famous for its cheese, perfume and cars.

Some French Landscapes

Le Périgord

Les Alpes

Langue d’Oc Roussillon

Bretagne

Côte d‘Azur

Côte Atlantique

La Camargue

Le Pays Basque Each region is different !

Tuition Fees :• in universities : €130 to €350 per year• for the grandes écoles, fees vary greatly : from €300 for public

engineering schools up to €14,000 for certain others

Additional Insurance (Compulsory) :• health insurance (student social security): €180 per year• private insurance : from €150 to €550 per year• third-party liability insurance• comprehensive housing insurance

Day-to-Day Expenses :• accommodation : from €150 to €600 per month

(but all students are eligible for student housing benefits)• food : €130 to €250 per month• transport : €50 to €130 per month

France is one of the least expensive countries in Europe, and students can enjoy a relatively high standard of living :

Living in France : the student budget