France for Australians
CONTENTS
Bienvenue
Travel Advice
Coming to France from Australia? Tips from the Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade. more...Le Franco Phoney Blog
Australian products in France
Located in the heart of Paris, The Australia NZ Shop is the only store of its kind in France, dedicated to Australian, New Zealand and South Pacific Island products.FRENCH PHRASES FOR EVERY DAY LIFE
French vocabulary for when you need help...In an Emergency
At the doctor
At the dentist
At the hairdresser
Seasonal greetings
Buying a property
Shopping for clothes & shoes
Grocery & other shopping
At the post office
At a hotel
Asking directions
Travelling on public transport
At the bank
In a restaurant
Car rental and road signs
Writing letters
The Weather
Looking for your dream French home...?
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Editor's pick
For many Australians, their first (and sometimes only) taste of France is the capital, Paris. But the rest of France shouldn’t be forgotten, says Carolyn Schonafinger. more...
French events in Australia 2012
Australian Francophiles will have plenty of opportunity to get their French fix this year with a number of French events and exhibitions scheduled to take place.
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Why I went to live in Paris
Melbourne born Rachel Bajada spent 11 years in Sydney before deciding to up sticks and move to Paris where she has been based for the last two years (or near enough). Here she tells FrenchEntrée what brought her to France.
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French mortgages for Australians
Purchasing a property on the other side of the world is a substantial undertaking. There are many factors which need to be overcome in order to make your purchase a reality. Most people would not want to proceed with the transaction until they are sure of its financial viability.
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Holidays to Europe
Australia's online travel directory
Planning a holiday to Europe is now much simpler, thanks to Australia's only online European travel directory, Holidays to Europe. Carolyn Schonafinger built the site so fellow Australians could browse all their travel options in one place.
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The weather and climate in France
The French climate is one of the most temperate in Europe. However, France is a large country and the climate differs according to geography. Whether you want a weather forecast or to find out about sunshine hours for different regions, it's all here.
'Nice stole our hearts!'
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Rebecca Russell, a property finder on the French Riviera, talks to an Australian couple about why they decided to invest in an apartment in Nice. "We hope to be in Nice three times a year. The problem is that once we are here, it’s hard to leave!"
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A home from home in France
Why the Vendée coast is attracting Australians
Wide open spaces, uncrowded beaches, a sunny climate suited to an active outdoor lifestyle, great wines, historical buildings and friendly locals are just some reasons why the Vendée coast offers Australians a home from home in France.
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Learn French in Kaysersberg, Alsace
An area little known to Australians
French Moments runs an intensive French course in Alsace. Compared to more southerly regions, such as Provence or Périgord, it receives fewer visitors from English speaking countries. But Alsace has lots to offer...
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Texting in French
Understanding the ki, kwa, kan, pk (who, what, when and why)
There was a time when it was enough to be able to converse in the boulangerie and skim read the local journal to get by in France. But what should you do when a friend sends you a message like ‘mrci pr le kfe’? The answer is to text them back...
Education in France - FAQ
If you are moving to France, you may have many questions about how to get your child into school and how they will adapt. Jacqueline Karp has taught in French schools and put her own child through the system. Here she answers your FAQs.
From Sydney to SW France
Australians Peter and Shelly Wilson on buying abroad
Nadia Jordan talks to a couple from Sydney who bought a home in south west France having never even visited the region! Their apartment in Luchon (Midi-Pyrénées) is currently available for holiday rental.
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Finding French food in Sydney
Sandra Beeston is a French-Australian expat who has been living in Sydney for six years. In that time, she has researched all the best places to find her French home comforts from baguettes to steak frites. Here are her favourite addresses.
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Moving to France as a family
Katie and Greg from Melbourne set up home in the Dordogne
In February 2011 Katie and her husband Greg moved from Melbourne in Australia to Eymet in the Dordogne with their three children and two dogs in tow. Here she tells FrenchEntree what prompted the move and how the family is getting on so far.
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How to become a French citizen
Want to become a French citizen? Find out about the criteria, details of how to apply - for yourself or on behalf of a child - and the process involved, not forgetting the issue of dual nationality.
Villers-Bretonneux
A corner of Australia in France
The French town of Villers-Bretonneux in Picardie is twinned with Robinvale (Victoria). It presents itself as 'a corner of Australia in France' and is home to the Australian National War Memorial and the Musée Franco-Australien.
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Burgundy
Through the eyes of Australians
When sisters Judi and Gail from Australia made their first trip to Europe, tour organiser Carolyn suggested they spend time in Paris (Île-de-France) and Beaune (Burgundy) on their way to Avignon (Provence).
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An Australian author in France
Introducing Vicki Archer
My French Life and French Essence are two books that tell the story of how life changed after Vicki - who was living in Sydney - bought a farmhouse in Provence and moved the family to France.
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French Alps Ski Property
MGM Constructeur, the leading property developer in the French Alps currently markets high quality apartments in more than 40 locations: ski resorts, alpine villages and by Lake Annecy. More info
Insure your holiday home
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Futuroscope leisure park
Futuroscope is one of the best-loved leisure parks in France. Have a great day out and enjoy more than 25 breathtaking and unique experience... Fun and excitement for everyone! Find out more...
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