If you are planning to go to France or are just interested in this country, we encourage you to visit the French Embassy’s website : discover France through a series of fact sheets or use the "A to Z" index for more detailed information on any specific subject about France.

You can also check the Ministry of Foreign Affairs’ Website for thematic information.

Finally, we encourage you to discover the new France.fr Web site. Officially launched on 14 July 2010, the France.fr site is the multilingual reference portal for all the resources and services of the French public Internet. It also aims to promote the image, values and specific characteristics of France around the world.

France.fr offers a content rich in news, practical information and services divided into 6 central themes :

Knowing : increase your knowledge of France (its geography, its history, its values, its institutions)
Visiting : discover France, plan your stay
Living : find out about and use the practical services of French daily life (accommodation, health, justice, sport, etc.)
Studying : find the right course and educate yourself all through your life
Working : find out the nature of the French job market and practical information on working life
Investing : help to set up and develop your business internationally.