Paris Inside Out: The Insider's Handbook to Life in Paris

Written for inquisitive visitors, students, and working professionals, Paris Inside Out is the most comprehensive guide to surviving and prospering in today's Paris.

You'll learn about housing - not only where to live, but how to find apartments, rooms, and houses to rent, buy or swap. Jobs - tips on how to work in France, plus the ins-and-outs of French bureaucracy, visas, work permits, drivers licenses, etc. Studying - university and exchange programs, special schools, and lots of timely information for incoming students. Survival skills - insider tips for phone, computer, and online needs; banking information; and ways to save money. Cultural immersions - how to make the most of the art scene, cinema, dance, and theater. Plus tips on French vocabulary, social practices, sex, partying, cuisine and politics.

Also, learn about the little things only a Parisian would know such as the inside scoop on the metro, how to order in restaurants, where to connect a computer/modem, and even the intricacies of buying baguettes and dry cleaning your clothes. It's all here - Paris information with savoir faire.