Building & RenovationThe processes, permits and organisations you need when planning to build, renovate or alter a house in France. With explanations on the Code de l'Urbanisme, Plan Local d'Urbanisme (PLU), Carte Communale, understanding COS and calculating SHON. Information on French building permits and planning forms introduced in October 2007. With explanations on each permit (Certificat d'urbanisme, Permis de construire, Declaration prealable, etc.) when building, renovating or altering property on France. Building plans, permissions, regulations, responsibility and builders insurance: information on contractual terms for contractors, architects or engineers. What you need to know when planning to build, renovate or alter property in France.
The words you need to know in French - and their English equivalents when engaged in building or renovating a property in France. Information on the process of installing gas water heaters, cookers, home heating and other bottle gas appliances in France. Find out about gas piping, ventilation, the fitters' qualifications, Certificates of Conformity and other French gas regulations An introduction to the plumbing and water supply systems in France. What you need to know about the high calcium content of the water, the water pressure, copper and PVC pipes and joints and common plumbing problems in France. Information on the Assainissement Non Collectif (ANC) privately-owned waste water treatment plants and how to ensure you follow the legally correct process when managing the installation of a system on your property in France. Information on how to spot the presence of termites, woodworm and other wood-boring insects in the woodwork of your French home, and how best to address the problem. ^ Top of Page ^ Business ServicesInformation on how to set up as a sole trader or start a small business in France re-selling goods or materials, or offering services. With an explanation on the taxes due, invoicing and book-keeping obligations.
The very latest European and World business news, available online from the AngloINFO Newsroom - updated every 15 minutes. The Cheque Emploi Service Universel (CESU) method of paying for domestic workers. How to register and use it (both employers and employees). Also information on Cheque Emploi Tres Petites Entreprises (CETPE) staff payment system for small business owners Freelance workers resident in France must be correctly registered to receive payments. Portage Salarial organisations act as "agents" and provide a service through which a freelance worker can legally invoice clients and receive social security Information on the various types of job contract used for working in France. Details for employers and employees on the fixed term contract (CDD), long-term contract (CDI), part-time and temporary job contracts (contrat de travail a temps partiel). Use the power of the Internet to get from French to English, and back again. Translate words, phrases, sentences - even entire Web pages! Information on the legal obligations of gite and chambre d'hote owners in France. If you run self-catering accommodation or provide Bed & Breakfast hospitality there are certain obligations to fulfill. Information on how to set up a French business: details on the self-employed sole trader (EI), limited liability single operator (EURL) and the SARL (company). Plus: documents needed to register at the CFE, and tax regimes BIC, BNC and Micro-entreprise.
Unemployed? Retrenched? Information on Assedic and ANPE, the French national organisations dealing with issues relating to unempolyment benefits and job seekers. All you need to know about working in France - you and the Law. Information direct from the EU. ^ Top of Page ^ Cars, Bikes & DrivingBuying or selling a used car? The details on the vehicle registration documents and other paperwork needed when buying, selling or scrapping a car, moving house or needing to replace a lost or stolen Carte Grise. Information on what to do when you have a road traffic accident on French roads: who to call and how to fill in the accident report document - the constat amiable d'accident given you by your insurer, after a car crash. Getting around Normandy on two wheels or four: talk about motoring, motorbikes, classic cars and local rallies. Ask questions and get opinions on all automobile subjects on The AngloINFO Forum. Moving? Moving up? Sell your used car or motorbike on the AngloINFO Forum. Needing wheels? A dream auto experience? Buy the car, or bike you need on the AngloINFO Forums. The compulsory roadworthiness test for your car or other motor vehicle in France: why, when, where and how to get it done. Motoring notes on the driving laws and you. An introduction to what you must (and must not) do when driving in France: licences, speeding, driving and alcohol. The definitive word on licences, insurance and more. Information coming straight from the EU, with all the authority you could want. The information you need on how to apply for a French driving licence, learn the Code de la Route, the role of the driving instructor, applying for a learner's licence and taking the oral examination and driving test to get a driving licence in France. The basic information you need on applying for and taking the examination for a driving licence in France. Comprehensive list of French terms and phrases useful if the car has broken down, has a flat tyre or if the keys are locked inside. Also a list of mechanical terminology and car parts in English and French for dealing with auto repairs and mechanics. Information on how to register a foreign caravan, trailer or camper van in France: getting the vehicle to conform to French requirements, where to go to and how to arrange for the vehicle to be check and what paperwork to take to get the registration.
Formula 1, CART, rallies and more - all the latest motorsport news from around the world, from the AngloINFO Newsroom - updated every 15 minutes. The information you need if importing a new or used car or motorcycle to France. Where to get the certificate of conformity (proof of homologation), where to take the vehicle (the DRIRE) and how to get a UK or mainland EU or US car onto French plates. Also known as the International Motor Insurance Certificate, this is an internationally recognised document (in countries in which the Green Card is valid) and acts as recognisable proof of third party car insurance in case of road accident while abroad ^ Top of Page ^ Community Life: NormandyAA meetings for the twelve-steps - in French or English - in Haute and Basse Normandie for those needing help to overcome a drinking problem. Information for parents with young children moving to or living in France: infant and child health matters (the carnet de sante), private and state
facilities for out of school activities, child benefits and financial aid, and school traditions. January each year the towns and households to be counted in that year's census are notified. Census officials distribute questionaires to all participating homes, and residents should have these complete and returend by the due date several weeks later. UK and US consulates provide services for citizens in need, including replacement of lost or stolen passports and help and advice in difficult situations. Information on how to form a non-profit association in France. This simple, legal organisation is appropriate for sports clubs, national groups, community and social organisations. The clocks change twice a year moving from winter (standard) time to summer time and back. Find out when, and how Normandy's time relates to the rest of the world. Information on what to do if someone dies in France and how and where to report the death. Also how to arrange a burial in a French cemetery; a cremation, and where you may scatter ashes. Plus how to repatriate the body of the deceased to their home. A world of information, both local and global - in English. The international English-language print and broadcast media that is available to you if you live in Normandy. All you need to know about You, the Law - and Living, Working, Driving, Travelling, Shopping and Learning in France. Information directly from the EU. Information on France; its place geographically, history, government, climate, security, tourism and foreigners living in France. Contact information for the Prefectures and Sous-Prefectures in the Basse and Haute Normandy regions. The place to go for residency papers (titre de sejour), vehicle registration papers (carte grise), driving licences and more in France. Normandy links for gay men and women. Child abuse, drug problems, HIV/AIDS, Red Cross, info for the homeless - your contacts in France. The low-down on Right of Residence,
Rights and Obligations of Residents and
Tax in France.
Information the facilities available for out-of-school activities for young people and teens in France. This includes details on holiday jobs, volunteer work and exchange programmes, drugs, alcohol, scooters and driving, and teenage pregnancy. Personal effects lost or stolen? Here are notes on who to call and what to do. Information about casting a ballot in elections in Canada, New Zealand, Ireland and South Africa. Details on who is eligible, how to register and where to vote, including links to electoral commissions. Information on the alternative to marriage in France, PACS, a civil union which gives pacser couples many of the same legal rights of a traditionally married couple. It is also recognsied for same-sex couples as a form of gay marriage. From birth to young adulthood: a guide to activities and facilities available to families in France. Posting a letter in France? Use the French postal/zip code finder; find out how to address a letter and the tariffs available when posting a letter or parcel. Find out about sending a letter "recommandee AR", mail forwarding and mail holding. A calendar of the national vacation days when businesses, schools and banks close and people get the day off in France. With links to holidays in the UK and US. Where to find up-to-the-minute travel and other information when the country or region is suffering from large-scale industrial unrest.
The latest French, European and World news. Also Technology, Business, Sport and Entertainment news The AVF - Accueil des Villes Francaise - is a French organisation established to help newcomers to an area find the information and social integration they may need. Everything the expatriate UK citizen needs to know about voting in the General Elections - the key facts and contact details are all here...
Problems with your telephone, water, electricity or gas? Find the contact number for EDF, GDF, France Telecom or your water company in Northern France departments of the Normandy (50) (14) (61) (27) and (76) If you're an EU citizen you can vote in some French elections. This page tells you how. The absentee ballot: How to register and make your vote from overseas in the Australian Federal Election. The absentee ballot: How to register and make your vote from overseas in the US Federal election. Today's weather in northern France, with a seven day forecast for Manche, Calvados, Orne, Eure and seine-Maritime. The service includes high and low temperatures, wind forecast, humidity, rain and other weather conditions. AngloINFO Normandy's comprehensive English-language guide to What's On throughout the region, with events, music, sport and more… ^ Top of Page ^ Computers & TelecomsSpecially designed for iPhones, SmartPhones and PDAs, you can have key elements of AngloINFO literally in the palm of your hand. Wherever you are, you can find the local INFOrmation you need most.
The place for you to buy and sell, find employment or a new car, ask and answer questions, and exchange useful, local information with other members of AngloINFO. Send digital AngloINFO Postcards for free! These Web-based Normandy greetings cards are ideal for all occasions - and you can send them to anyone with an e-mail address. AngloINFO's weekly e-Mailed newsletter - sign up now! Do you have something to buy or sell? Are you offering or looking for property and real estate? Or seeking staff, or a job? AngloINFO's Classified Advertisements offer you two great options. Information on the many companies offering Internet access in France with details on the services available and contact information for the service provider. The alphabetical list of AngloINFO's INFOrmation pages - the essential facts about life in Normandy. How to get us on to your site - for free. Linking code, logos, and even a search box you can build into your website or blog.
The latest Internet and Information Technology news stories, available from AngloINFO's Newsroom - updated every 15 minutes. Information on the country's telecoms network for land lines and mobile/cellular phones. Find useful telephone numbers for installation, complaints, directory enquiries and more. Online phone books for France, the UK, the USA, Canada, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand, the Scandinavian countries and others of relevance to AngloINFO's users. The AngloFILE is AngloINFO's comprehensive directory of businesses and services available, in English, throughout Normandy. Whatever you're looking for, you should find it here - in English!
What's new on AngloINFO - where we list the recent additions to the site.
How to find a public-access wireless Internet (802.11) hotspot in Normandy, elsewhere in France or throughout the world. ^ Top of Page ^ Education & TrainingThe facts about schooling, studying and research in France - essential information direct from the EU headquarters. The school calendar for Normandy: when schools of Northern France close for vacations and the children are on holiday. The calendar includes the dates of summer holidays, half-term, the spring break and the Christmas break. The basics of the education system in France for children in the school system in Normandy. Information includes all the stages from creche (maternelle) to pre-primary, primary and secondary education and international schooling. ^ Top of Page ^ Entertainment & ArtsInformation on the Normandy Landings commemoration which took place in the region June through August 2004. DVB (Digital Video Broadcasting) or terrestrial digital television is available in France under the name Television Numerique Terrestre (TNT). AngloINFO tells you how to get it and what you'll get when you do. What's on at the movies today, and in the near future: in English! Cinemas across Normandy, with full listings The latest entertainment news from around the world, available online from AngloINFO. The top titles set in France, from the AngloINFO Bookshop - order online! Make the most of your French satellite television system from Canal Satellite or TPS with our guide to VO TV. Getting to grips with TV standards in France and where and when to pay your television licence (redevance audiovisuelle). Forthcoming Art events and exhibitions in Normandy, from AngloINFO's What's On guide. Forthcoming classical music events in Normandy, from AngloINFO's What's On guide. Forthcoming Jazz events in Normandy, from AngloINFO's What's On guide. Forthcoming rock and pop music events in Normandy, from AngloINFO's What's On guide. Forthcoming world music events in Normandy, from AngloINFO's What's On guide. ^ Top of Page ^ Financial & LegalInformation on opening a French bank account (what documents to provide), the debit card and setting up debit orders. Information includes a sample of how to write a French check and an explanation of the RIB and TIP. Also: banking jargon guide. If you stay in France for over three months and you are not an EU citizen - if you are American, Canadian, Australian, South African or from elsewhere outside the EU - you will you need a titre de sejour residency permit. Here's how. Information on the stages of the process involved in a married couple separating and ending a marriage in France and the types of non-contested French divorce available. With details on the possible financial consequences of each type. What EU law says must happen to protect human rights in the area of equal opportunities for all. Even in France. Real-time currency conversion between the world's currencies - here at AngloINFO. This is the place to ask questions and share information on banking, tax, mortgages, insurance and other matters relating to law and money. Information on how best to make your money work for you when buying overseas property in a foreign currency: how market fluctuations can affect the price you pay, and how to protect your finances during the currency transfer. A guide to how the money markets works with information on various currency transfer options available if you need to exchange US Dollars, Pound Sterling, or any other currency to Euros - whether in a single transfer or on a regular basis. Information on becoming a taxpayer in France, when and how submit your return and details on the tax bands applied to your income. Also find out how other incomes may be taxed (pensions, rental income, interest, dividends), social charges and benefits. New measures of French tax and international legislation affecting French-resident taxpayers were introduced in 2010. This page reviews the main changes and those effective from 2011. The Loi de Finances was voted at the end of 2010. Brief explanation of French taxes, with information on the payment dates of: income tax (impot sur le revenue), occupiers tax (taxe d'habitation), audiovisual tax (redevance audiovisuelle ) and land tax (taxe fonciere). Information on general taxation in France: wealth tax, inheritance/succession taxes, gift tax, and property tax payments due by residents of France and non-residents with assets in France. Includes tables of tax rates, deductions and allowances. Information on the different taxes for French residents; property taxes, VAT, wealth tax and stamp duty. Who has to pay and how to go about paying these taxes. The French marriage process can seem complicated and confusing to foreigners. Here, we explain all you need to know about having your wedding in France. Jargon guide to the various terms used in currency conversion market; the meaning of terms such as: Stop loss order, Rollover, Floating exchange rate. If you don't understand your bank or broker, perhaps the answer is here. Information on the system of heirship for residents and those with fixed assets in France. The rules of reserved and unreserved allocations and how to make it work for you. Information includes details on legal changes introduced January 2007. General information on taking out and cancelling a French insurance policy, with comprehensive details on insuring a vehicle (options from third party to all risks) and making a claim. Page includes a glossary of terminology used by insurance agents. Information on your rights in the event of a natural disaster destroying your property in France; how to go about making an insurance claim. Includes details on what might be covered in the event of damage by a storm not recognised as a natural disaster. An introduction to the options available to you if you need to make regular payments in Euros, in France, from an account in a different currency (such as Dollars, Pounds Sterling, Rand, Yen and so on) elsewhere in the world. Information for British citizens resident in France on how to manage and make the most of the various pensions schemes that may be available. With information on private pensions, using a UK pension fund, a QROPS and transferring a pension abroad. A person resident in France or owning property in France could be affected by French succession and inheritance taxes. Whether you are an heir of assets or whether you are planning your estate, you should understand French tax rules. Find out more here. The key information you need regarding inheritance law and will-making in France. ^ Top of Page ^ Food & DrinkFind out about some of France's popular drinks; with information on aperitifs and digestifs such as Pastis and Calvados, as well as details about French beers, ciders, hot drinks and bottled water. Books on the best of French food and wine from the AngloINFO Bookshop. Find out about the foods of France and the different regional specialities; from bouillabaisse and cassoulet in the south to galettes and jambon d'Ardennes in the north. Also information on French cheeses and charcuterie. Find out about the different wines of France; from Bordeaux, Burgundy, Champagne, Rhone and the Loire Valley; their classifications, grape varieties and the different French wine regions. France's fields and forests have a wide variety of edible mushrooms. But before heading out to pick them it is essential to know if permission is required. Find out where to go and how to find out if a mushroom is edible. ^ Top of Page ^ Health, Fitness & BeautyEmergency services: the numbers to call for Fire, Police and Ambulance. Also sea rescue, drug help, poisons and emergency doctors and hospitals. Where or how to find a physician: general practitioner, paediatrician, gynaecologist, dentist or orthodontist in Normandy who speaks your language. Launched June 2004, the "Health Card" is for EU residents to use to access medical resourses when travelling outside of their EU country of residence. Information on the health and risk situation in France with links to government sources of information (in French), the Info Grippe hotline and further English-language links. Information on the French medical insurance system, the CMU and top-up insurance (or mutuel) and the purpose of a carte vitale: how, where and why to register in the system Comprehensive list of English terms for everything from parts of the body to common sicknesses, aches and ailments - and their French equivalents. Also a dictionery of terminology for a visit to the dentist. A simple guide the various Social Security organisations in France - their responsibilities and what they do for you in sickness, unemployment, maternity and pregnancy, retirement and other times of financial need. Information on social security coordination between EU member states for obtaining medical coverage and planned health care. Find out how and when to obtain the S1 form which replaces the E106, E109, E120, E121, and the S2 form which replaces the E112. Find out what to expect from the French medical system if you're moving there to live and work or to retire. Understand how to register with the system and what to do in the event of an emergency. Information and links to daily French government information on the heat warnings and water restrictions for the summer season. The role of the referring doctor in France: how to select and nominate a general practitioner or other specialist to be your family doctor. Resources - mostly in French - for disabled: wheelchair bound, physically disabled, hearing or sight-impaired members of the community. Information on government aid and social security organisations, non-profit organisations and parking facilities. The administrative details you need to know if you are giving birth in France. Who to contact and what to expect from the French system throughout the pregnancy and the post-natal period: maternity leave, midwives, vaccinations and the Livret de Famille. Explanation on the qualifications and training disciplines you can expect from psychiatrists, psychologists, psychotherapists and psychoanalysts practising in France. Find out who qualifies for disability benefits in France, called Allocation aux adultes handicapes (AAH), and how a legal French resident can apply for assessment and financial aid from CAF (Caisse d'Allocations Familiales). Information on the laws of February 2007 and January 2008 concerning the banning of smoking in public places in France: schools, public transport, hospitals, administrative buildings, office buildings and youth recreation areas. Find out more. This page provides a very useful alphabetical guide explaining terminology used in the French Social Security health insurance system. Find out what is meant by Forfait journalier, Frais de soins or Mutuelle. Information on IVG and legal, safe abortion in France. Find out when and where it may be performed, who qualifies for this procedure and how to arrange it. With details of the French family planning organisation, hospitals and health centres for IVG. ^ Top of Page ^ Home & GardenThis is the place to ask questions and share information on anything to do with your house, renovations, building projects, swimming pools, furniture and interior design ideas.
Information on what to do when moving from France; including notifying schools and residency officials, closing bank accounts, ending contracts for utilities and insurance, exporting cars and moving pets.
Moving house is complicated: changing address, notifying EDF, GDF, the water and telephone companies, your satellite provider, tax office, bank. This list of essential "to-do" items should simplify your Normandy move as much as possible. A pet owner in France has several responsibilities regarding identification and animal health. Find out too how to buy a pet, what to do about a lost pet animal and the French laws regarding dangerous dogs. Insects, snakes and other things that may threaten the health and safety of dogs living in or on holiday in France, with information on what to do about the dangers of processionary caterpillars and leishmaniasis. Information on the Pet Travel Scheme (PETS), the European Pet Passport and travelling with your pet to or from France. Information includes moving pets to or from the UK and Ireland, the USA and Canada and other EU and non-EU countries. Information on the heating systems available that make use of renewable energy by transferring heat from the ground or air into a form that can be used for domestic home and water heating. Find out too about the benefits paid by the French state. Whether you've bought a new permanent home, a holiday house, an investment property, or simply feel it’s time to update your house, refer to these practical tips and suggestions for plans to renovate, remodel or refresh the home or garden. All the information available on AngloINFO that is specifically relevant to a regular visitor to Normandy: home and garden and utility facts, getting around, going out, and much more. Owners of sheep and goats (even if they have just one) are responsible for the identification of the animal and will be fined if their animal is not properly registered and identified. Here you will find information on registering your animals. Information for swimming pool owners on the legal obligations and new regulations for pool security systems to help prevent drowning accidents. The basics on French house wiring and how it compares to home electrics in the United Kingdom. Moving in? Information on the essential services in France and how to get them connected to your home or office in Normandy. Who to call and what paperwork to have handy in order to get your electricity, water and gas. ^ Top of Page ^ Property & Real EstateIf you are looking to buy property in Northern France whether as your main residence, a second home or as an investment property, AngloINFO has a great deal of information available to help you. Detailed information on the obligatory and recommended survey reports needed before you can sell a house or property in France: Energy Performance (DPE), asbestos, lead, gas, termites, foul water drainage; and the Diagnostic Immobilier who can help.
Information on capital gains tax in France, on how it is applied to properties, shares and movable goods belonging to foreign residents and non-residents. Find out what it is, the method of calculation, the exemptions and the process for payment. Information on the property investment opportunity presented by buying apartments in development complexes in France, with explanations on what a leaseback is, the benefits and disadvantages to a buyer, methods of financing and how to exit from the plan. An explanation of the annual property taxes charged to a home owner and a tenant in France: the occupier's tax (taxe d'habitation) and the owner's tax (taxe fonciere bati and non-bati). Find out when payment is due and where and how to pay. To leave a rented property before the end of a contract, you will need to write a termination letter to the landlord or agent in French. Here is a sample of this letter, in French with English translation and instructions on how to send it. A step-by-step guide to the practical process involved in getting a mortgage to cover the purchase of a property in France and the types of mortgage funding that may be available depending on your circumstances. French real estate is a complex area, so before you get in contact with local realtors or real estate agents who have property for sale in Normandy you may find it helpful to get to grips with what's involved in purchasing property in France. When reading the property classifieds looking for a house or apartment to buy or to rent, some terms may be unfamiliar - here are translations of the key French real estate words and phrases, in English. Information on finding a house or apartment to let. Details on the lease agreement (bail a loyer), deposit requirements and the condition report, insurance, the landlord and tenant's obligations and terminating a lease agreement, and the annual taxes.
Explanation on the benefits and purpose of an SCI or Société Civile Immobilière when buying property in France A general overview of the process and points to bear in mind when selling a house, apartment or land in France. Explanation on the rights and responsiblities of the owner of an apartment; the Co-Propriétaire; the Syndic and the Conseil Syndical. ^ Top of Page ^ Shopping & StyleFREE classified ads for Normandy - got something spare or something you want? Tell everyone here, in the AngloINFO discussion forums. You, the EU, France - and the Law. This is the essential information, brought to you straight from EU headquarters by AngloINFO. Information for consumers in France, includes; how to stop spam being sent to your mobile cellular phone, your rights in a restaurant or with holiday property, returns policy when shopping online and how to handle disputes with contractors and services. Imperial/American to Metric (Fahrenheit to Celsius/centigrade) conversions for length and area, air, body and oven temperatures, and US to UK to Euro clothing conversion tables. French chain stores that supply the basic furniture, home furnishings (curtains, carpets, cushions) white goods and electrical appliances (fridges, stoves, kettles, washing machines and tumble dryers, dishwashers, TVs and computers) and DIY for your home When the countryside comes to you. Find out when and where you can enjoy the pleasures of browsing through an outdoor market in Normandy for local produce, fresh fruit and vegetables and organic food from the bio-food producers. Where to buy English-language fun, online. An essential guide to e-shopping for your kids.
^ Top of Page ^ Sport & LeisureInformation on the beaches of France, including water quality, beach safety, access for people with disabilities and the risks related to swimming. Driving in the wet? You may need a new licence for your ship, jet-ski or yacht. Information on the fishing categories, seasons and the permits required to fish the fresh water rivers, canals, lakes and dams of France. Information includes contacts for local fishing associations. Information for the golfer on golfing in France: the clubs, facilities and golf organisations. With information on the French licence, transferring a handicap and the Carte Verte. Gun hunting is tightly controlled in France in terms of the species that may be hunted and the people who may hunt. A person must undergo exams and evaluations in order to get a permit. Here is information on shooting seasons and how to get a licence. The facts you need to know about all the ports and harbours along the Normandy coastline. Berths, visitor facilities and contact details included.
The place to talk about the world of sports, games, exercise and leisure activities. The latest sports news from around the world, courtesy of The AngloINFO Newsroom - from cricket and (various kinds of) football to motor racing and athletics. Information on the national parks and reserves and locations for hiking, walking, mountain biking, kayaking, riding and other outdoor activities around Basse-Normadie and Haute-Normandie This international cycle race takes place each year in France, over three weeks in July. Find out more about the race and its history, how the teams work and the meaning of the various jerseys (yellow, white, polka dot) and the route map for this year. Who to contact and where to find out more information on sailing, diving, motor boating or windsurfing off the Normandy coastline. The latest happenings in the world of yachting, from AngloINFO's Newsroom. ^ Top of Page ^ Travel & TourismSince 2006 airport security rules have been tightened with regard to passengers' handbaggage and items (liquids and electronic equipment) that may be taken onboard. See this page for the current restrictions on flights in the EU, UK, US, and more. Details and contact information on the regional and city bus, tram and metro transport systems in Normandy. Information on ferry ports in Normandy, including departure points and routes. Links to timetables and maps as well as contact information for ferry companies. The core information on the people and their history, geography, politics, military, economy and statistics everyone needs to know about France, supplied by the CIA. Tourist offices telling people in other countries about France. Information on getting to France; by air, coach, ferry or train. Find out about the French international and domestic airports and the public transport networks within France. Taking a holiday in Northern France? Going on vacation to Normandy? Information on finding the right place to stay: self-catering accommodation, bed and breakfast, rural gite or cottage or budget hotel or backpacker accommodation, find out more. Information relevant to the visitor to Normandy: where to go, what to do and when to do it. How to get in touch with local commercial airports in Normandy. Up-to-the minute flight information links to taxis, lost property and airport information. Access to interactive maps of the region that let you get right down to the level of individual street addresses! Interactive maps of the region that let you get right down to the level of individual street addresses or see a satellite-taken image of a town or property. Locate a specific property or town of interest. All you need to know about trains running in (or to and from) Normandy. Printed guides to the country in the AngloINFO Bookshop - buy online! Printed guides to the area in the AngloINFO Bookshop - buy online! | 
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