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Euro

In 2002France changed to the Euro , as have 12 other countries. The Franc is no longer used. This is the symbol for the new currancy it is called the Euro. The Euro is strong. The current exchange rate is close to the US Dollar. So there is not much to figure out. All 13 countries use the same Euro. The motifs change from country to country, much the same as our US quarters.

Denominations

As of January 20th the exchange rate from Us dollars to the Euro is about the same. E.G. $1.00us =1 Euro

1 Euro = $1.00

Money	Color	Size	est. US value

Coins	Coins	Coins	Coins
1cent euro	copper	very tiny,smaller than a dime	1cent
2cent euro	copper	dime	2cents
5cent euro	copper	nickel	5cents
10cent euro	gold	a little larger than a dime	10cents
20cent euro	gold	a little larger than a nickel	20cents
50cent euro	gold	a little smaller than a quarter	50cents
1 Euro	silver with gold band	same size as the 20cent euro	.98cents Just figure it to be $1 US
2 Euro	gold with silver band	size of a quarter	$2.00

Paper Money	Paper Money	Paper Money	Paper Money
5 Euros			$5.00
10 Euros	pinkish and white		$10.00
20 Euros	blue, and white		$20.00
50 Euros	orange and white		$50.00
$100 Euros

Electric Current

You will need an adapter for most US plug; French sockets have round holes.Supplies are 220 volt , and US equipment will need a trasformer. Shaver outlets are generally dual voltage. Most laptops are dual , so you only need to adapter plug.

Embassies and Consulates

For any major problem, such as loss of a passport or all your money, a serious accident or trouble with the police, contact your consulate or embassy.

USA embassy:

2 Avenue Gabriel, 75008 , 75008 Paris; telephone (1) 42 96 12 02.

Consulte:

2 Rue St Florentin, 75001 paris same telephone as the embassy. Fax (1) 42 66 05 33 / 42 66 97 83.

Emergencies

for 24hr assistance anywherein France dail:

Police 17

Ambulance 18

Anti-poison centre: (1) 40 37 04 04

Etiquette : regarding etiquette; many of my Chapters in my Paris Guide have information on French Etiquette. Click on an icon and you will go to that Chapters subject matter regarding etiquette.

French Dressing

Topics to avoid

Speaking Softly

Being a Good Guest

Cafe and Bistro- Etiquette

Nonverbal Communication

Saying Hello and Good-bye , like the Parisans

Compliments

Cafes and Bistro

Be sure to say Bonjour, monsieur or Bonjour ,) to anyone you meet, including staff when you go into a small shop. It is the usual to shake hands when someone when introduced , and again on saying goodbye. French friends exchange kisses on alternate cheeks. And if good friend , not just two, but somethimes three. Although is can be tricky!

Business people dress quite formally, and meetings are punctual.It is unusual to be invited to private homes. You are more likely to be entertained at a restaurant.