Alliance Française de Toledo

 

 

Survival Classes 
For Visitors to France
F.A.Q's

What should I do about money: cash, ATM, credit cards, traveler's checks?

What type of clothing should I pack and how much?

How do I call home, use the internet?

How do I cut costs/find the cheapest rates for food, lodging and transportation?

What is the best way to travel inside and outside Paris?

How are traffic laws different than in the U.S.?

What do the road and building signs mean?

How much do I tip for services rendered?

What security measures should I take, and where can I get help when I need it?

What are the rules of courtesy?


Planning a trip to France?
Let us make your trip more enjoyable!

Classes will be held at:
The Alliance Francaise de Toledo
Common Space Center for Creativity
1700 N. Reynolds Road ~ Suite 102
Toledo, Ohio 43615
Phone: 419-537-9024

Number of classes Length of classes Cost Dates
5 classes per session 1½ hours each Contingent on number of students in class Call to set up times

 

Did you know that ... ?

Buying a car and reselling it can some- times be cheaper than renting one in France.

You should not get on a French train before having composter your ticket.

Clothing sizes in France are not the same as in the U.S.

On a French menu, à la bonne femme means cooked with white wine and mushrooms.

French table manners are different than American.

Learn

How to prepare for your trip

Useful French vocabulary & phrases

The use of public transportation

24 hour timetables

French food & drink

How to drive safely in France

What to do in emergency situations