Posted by Ira on April 20, 2009
This can save you a lot of trouble and money, and I would recommend getting one’s documents translated to French before coming to India. This is the site of Alliance Francaise, and they have offices in major cities in India.
You might need to get these documents translated:
Birth Certificates (of you and of everyone accompanying you as well)
Marriage Certificate
Relevant Degrees
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Posted by Ira on April 20, 2009
Coming from India, roaming services are extremely costly and sometimes charge arbitrarily!
We have been very satisfied with our experience with Matrix Phone, and I would heartily recommend it!
These are the mobile service providers in France:
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Posted by Ira on April 20, 2009
These are links to many relevant agencies and organizations in Paris for accomodation:
This is a list of real estate agencies, you can search for rental apartments and houses on their sites using the various filters available or contact them!
Read the Rules of Renting a House or an Apartment in France Here .
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Posted by Ira on April 20, 2009
Knowledge is power. There is no need to get overwhelmed with anxiety about a new place, where to go, how to go…
Read these sites, take print outs of Maps and notes you make.
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Posted by Ira on April 20, 2009
A general site for finding information on miscellanous queries is
It is a great site to get an initial idea of what you need and how you can go about it.
To give an example of the vast amount of information available on this site:
Metric and Imperial Conversion Charts and Tables
Public and School Holidays in France 2009/2010
French Clothing & Shoe Size Conversion
Driving in France & French Road Driving Rules
French Emergency Numbers and Information Websites
Regional Weather and Climate Info
Table Etiquette and Restaurant Manners
French Food, Gastronomy of France
Glossary of the French Regional Food
French Shops & Shopping in France
Phone in France, Mobile Phones and Operators
Accessible/ Disabled Access Holidays
Sightseeing in Paris, do a Paris Break!
French Hotels – Accommodation in France
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These are the best of other miscellaneous information sites
(will be updated regularly)
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Posted by Ira on April 20, 2009
These are essential sites for researchers:
Try to enrol in Kastler Foundation ASAP for a guest researcher card. You can get many helpful information on these sites and actual help for finding a house, opening a bank account, schools for children, etc.
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