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France
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| Short Information | Capital: Paris
Language: French
Currency: Euro (EUR) | |
| Cities of France | | , Aix en Provence , Antibes , Arles , Avignon , Cassis , Gordes , Les Baux de Provence , Luberon , Marseille , Marseilles , Nantes , Nice , Paris , Saint Paul de Vence , Saintes Maries , | |
 PRIVATE GUIDES OF France | | APM Provence - If you are planning a business trip to Marseilles or touring the beautiful regions of Provence and French Riviera, APM Provence will offer you a complete solution for all your travel concerns. Our services combine the convenience of a private driver-guide, with the safety of a security escort for yourself and your loved ones. | | Bryan Banke & Valerie Chevrier - Valerie Chevrier A French national, I spent over a third of my life in anglo-saxon countries and have travelled around the world. I've always loved learning foreign languages and being exposed to different cultures and ways of life. | | Driver Guide France - Hello,my name is Christophe Burtaire and I am an English speaking,qualified tour guide in Paris; I've also a Renault Espace Minivan,which can accomodate comfortably up to 6 passengers ( air-conditioned,panoramic roof,6 individual seats. . | | French Adventures - We provide Paris tours, private and escorted tours, licensed guides and interpreters in any language, limousine services, minivan tours, special Chateaux and unique hotels, hot air balloon rides, helicopter tours, and special tours and packages for Paris, the Loire valley, Champagne, Burgundy, Bordeaux, the South and the Southwest of France. "We also customize for you any private escorted tour in France, with your own driver guide in your language" We offer a wide variety of tours and packages to fit both your needs and budget. | | Heather - I'm an American-born freelance travel journalist living in France since 1995, when I arrived as a student to study political science and journalism. I began my writing career as the travel editor for ELLE. |  See all private and personal guides of France |
| PRIVATE TOURS IN France | | Paris and Versailles - A city tour of Paris, then your guide will take you for lunch in the park of the castle of Versailles, you will then have a private guided tour of the castle, stroll by carriage through the park. The Castle of Versailles | | Tours from Paris - We offer a variety of pre-arranged and private tours in and around Paris. We have walking tours, museum visits, and complete mini-bus tours. | | Antiques buying - ANTIQUE BUYING in PARIS: If you are just an art & antique lover or a professional in this field, we can offer you many opportunities for antique buying. Since numerous years, we are assisting US antiques dealers and decorators, escorting them everywhere in France. | | Wine tour of Champagne - Not too far from Paris, discover the famous cathedral of REIMS, lunch at the famous restaurant "les crayeres" of Boyer, afternoon visit of the most famous cellars of Champagne, tasting. You can also request a 2 days or more, overnight package to Champagne, please look at our package. | | Walking tours of Paris - "le Marais" (Jewish district) , Montmartre, ile de la city, "the old Paris", Isle saint louis, (stop for the best ice cream of Paris at Berthillon!), literay Paris (on the step of Hemingway) on the left bank, Luxembourg gardens, and all the gardens of Paris. . | | See all private and personal tours in France |
| General details about France |  CAPITAL CITY OF France: Paris
LANGUAGE OF France: French
CURRENCY OF France: Euro (EUR)
COMMENTS ABOUT France:
France is a country located in Western Europe.
Cities :
Paris (capital), Bordeaux, Bourges, Cannes, Lyon, Marseille, Nice, Strasbourg, Toulouse
Calling Code : 33
Time Zone : UTC +1
CLIMATE OF France: generally cool winters and mild summers, but mild winters and hot summers along the Mediterranean; occasional strong, cold, dry, north-to-northwesterly wind known as mistral
RELIGION OF France: Roman Catholic 83%-88%, Protestant 2%, Jewish 1%, Muslim 5%-10%, unaffiliated 4%
POPULATION OF France: 60,424,213 (July 2004 est.) Celtic and Latin with Teutonic, Slavic, North African, Indochinese, Basque minorities>
HISTORY OF France: Although ultimately a victor in World Wars I and II, France suffered extensive losses in its empire, wealth, manpower, and rank as a dominant nation-state. Nevertheless, France today is one of the most modern countries in the world and is a leader among European nations. Since 1958, it has constructed a presidential democracy resistant to the instabilities experienced in earlier parliamentary democracies. In recent years, its reconciliation and cooperation with Germany have proved central to the economic integration of Europe, including the introduction of a common exchange currency, the euro, in January 1999. At present, France is at the forefront of European states seeking to exploit the momentum of monetary union to advance the creation of a more unified and capable European defense and security apparatus.
ECONOMY OVERVIEW OF France: France is in the midst of transition, from a well-to-do modern economy that has featured extensive government ownership and intervention to one that relies more on market mechanisms. The Socialist-led government partially or fully privatized many large companies, banks, and insurers, but the government retains controlling stakes in several leading firms, including Air France, France Telecom, Renault, and Thales, and is dominant in some sectors, particularly power, public transport, and defense industries. The telecommunications sector is gradually being opened to competition. France's leaders remain committed to a capitalism in which they maintain social equity by means of laws, tax policies, and social spending that reduce income disparity and the impact of free markets on public health and welfare. The current government has lowered income taxes and introduced measures to boost employment. The government is focusing on the problems of the high cost of labor and labor market inflexibility resulting from the 35-hour workweek and restrictions on lay-offs. The government is also pushing for pension reforms and simplification of administrative procedures. The tax burden remains one of the highest in Europe (43.8% of GDP in 2003). The current economic slowdown and inflexible budget items have pushed the 2003 deficit to 4% of GDP, above the EU's 3% debt limit. Business investment remains listless because of low rates of capital utilization, sluggish demand, high debt, and the steep cost of capital.
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