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A guide to Grenoble Ecole de Management and life in France

PARISInformation packagefor international students

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International Student Guide GEM ParisJuly 2014

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PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION CAREFULLYTO PREPARE YOUR STAY

THIS WILL BE YOUR SURVIVAL GUIDE AS ANINTERNATIONAL STUDENT IN FRANCE

The following information is to help you understand the practical andadministrativeside of the adventure you are about to begin. It should answer most of your questions

concerning housing and integration in Paris-France.

Please quote your program in all your correspondence with us.


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Table of Contents

1. ADMINISTRATIVE REQUIREMENTS...................................................................................................... 4

Before arriving in France .................................................................................................................................................. 4

THESTUDENTVISA ....................................................................................................................................................... 4

EVIDENCEOFADEQUATEFINANCIALSUPPORT ........................................................................................................... 4

DOCUMENTSYOUSHOULDBRINGWITHYOU ............................................................................................................. 4

TRANSLATIONOFDOCUMENTS ................................................................................................................................... 7

HOUSINGISSUE ............................................................................................................................................................ 7

Upon arrival...................................................................................................................................................................... 8

FINDINGHOUSING ....................................................................................................................................................... 8

APPLYINGFORHOUSINGINSURANCE .......................................................................................................................... 8

OPENINGABANKACCOUNT ........................................................................................................................................ 8

CHECKINSURANCEDOCUMENTS ................................................................................................................................. 8

VALIDATEYOURVISAASARESIDENCEPERMIT............................................................................................................ 9

APPLYFORFINANCIALASSISTANCEWITHACCOMMODATION(CAF) .......................................................................... 9

2. BUDGET SUMMARY..................................................................................................................................... 10

3. VISA & Residence Permit........................................................................................................................ 12

HOWTOGETTHEOFIISTAMP .................................................................................................................................... 12

4. HELP GETTING SETTLED IN PARIS.................................................................................................... 12

WELCOMEOFFICESOPENTHROUGHOUTTHEYEAR ................................................................................................. 12

FROMMID-SEPTEMBERTOMID-NOVEMBER ........................................................................................................... 13

GETTINGTOMEETOTHERSTUDENTS ........................................................................................................................ 13

DISCOVERINGTHECITY .............................................................................................................................................. 14

LEARNINGFRENCHINPARIS ...................................................................................................................................... 14

5. HOUSING.......................................................................................................................................................... 14

ADDRESSESFORTEMPORARYACCOMMODATION .................................................................................................... 14

STAYINGWITHAFRENCHFAMILY .............................................................................................................................. 16

PRIVATESTUDENTSRESIDENCES .............................................................................................................................. 16

PUBLICSTUDENTSRESIDENCES ................................................................................................................................. 17

HOWTOPOSTAREQUEST? ........................................................................................................................................ 19

THE CLJT : CENTRE DU LOGEMENT DES JEUNES TRAVAILLEURS, ETUDIANTS ET STAGIAIRES..19

LOOKINGFORASTUDIOORAFLATBYCONSULTINGADS ......................................................................................... 20

HOUSINGBENEFITORASSISTANCE,CAF .................................................................................................................... 21

6. INSURANCE..................................................................................................................................................... 22

HEALTHINSURANCE(SECURITESOCIALE) .................................................................................................................. 22

OTHERCOMPULSORYINSURANCES ........................................................................................................................... 22

7. OPENING A BANK ACCOUNT IN FRANCE..................................................................................... 233

8. PUBLIC TRANSPORT.................................................................................................................................. 25


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The GEM Paris Campusis located at 64, rue Ranelagh, 75016 in the 16tharrondissement or district.

This guide provides all the information you need to organize your stay in Paris and France and integrateseamlessly into French life! Paris is big and merits anticipation, time and curiosity! Enjoy discovering andlearning about Paris and start learning the basics of French.

Useful links to give you a main idea of the steps to follow:

http://www.etudiantdeparis.fr/infospratiques/Foreign%20Students

Nevertheless, please note, though, that some of the information and a few titles on the site are in French: agood opportunity to improve your French! Some information is also not always updated but we are here toprovide you the correct information.Here are some examples from the site, to help get you started:In the first tab named INFOS PRATIQUES//Foreign Students, you can choose your option(tittle written in French: CHOISISSEZ UNE CATEGORIE)

http://www.ratp.fr/en/ratp/c_20527/travelling/

http://www.ratp.fr/en/ratp/c_21879/tourists/

Upload the application RATP on your phone and always use it in your research, check the walkingdistance to where you would like to go.See more details in the section Transport.

http://www.expatica.com/fr/main.html

A lot of general and precious information and news about France for the International communitymoving to France!Bon courage and get ready for the big adventure.Here are the steps to follow to make the most of it.

https://www.facebook.com/groups/1416469415309128/

Please join our Facebook group: GEMParis Campus.

This is a place where GEM Paris Campus students can meet and exchange with each other, findroommates, share useful information that most of the students encounter while moving to Paris (Housing,Insurances, Bank Accounts, Administrative procedures, etc). Housing offers when available by privatelandlords will be posted there too.

It is also a good place to organize events, network with GEM Alumni working in Paris, create interest groups,and make the most out of your Paris experience.

Good luck in your search and be proactive with this Facebook group.
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ADMINISTRATIVE REQUIREMENTS

InterestingLinkto read.

You need to bear in mind that Grenoble Ecole de Management has no influence whatsoever on French laws

regarding international citizens traveling to and/or residing neither in France nor on any change that mayoccur between the time you read this document and the date of your application. This document should onlyhelp you clarify the process.

Before arriving in France

THE STUDENT VISA

Do you need a visa?

The student visa is mandatory for non-Europeanstudents who come to study in France. Before yourarrival in France, please click on this link to facilitate the compulsory steps you have to gothrough:http://issuu.com/gem_international_students/docs/visa_-_paris

EVIDENCE OF ADEQUATE FINANCIAL SUPPORT

The required level of financial resources is set by the Ministry of the Social Affairs, Labour and Solidarityat approximately 615Euros per month. However, each consular service is free to refer to this sum or torequire more at the time of the request for a visa.In practice, a budget between 1000 and 1300 Euros is more realistic. It is important to have a sufficientbudget for your needs without putting your health or your studies in danger. (See chapter Budget)The person who will provide support must furnish a signed statement of responsibility (following a modelobtainable from the French consular services in your country of origin). Nevertheless, the financialresources of 625 euros required by the consular authorities are not sufficient to be able to live even asstudents. (See chapter Budget)

Please plan your budget to have enough money to avoid a precarious lifestyle or the need to ask for help.Option 1: Bring an international credit card.Option 2: Bring an international debit card with a code.Option 3: Set up a wire transferfrom your home bank and once you get the account in France, send awire to your IBAN number. It should clear in 5 days. (There is a fee associated with this)

DOCUMENTS YOU SHOULD BRING WITH YOU

Your passport and French Visa if needed. Extra passport photos, 4 or 5 and this only applies for non-European students Health insurance documents. Please check the medical insurance section to see which kind of

insurance you need. Your birth certificateto be accepted in France, this certificate needs to state the name, birth date

and birthplace of your parents. It also requires an official French translation. This translation has to becarried out by a certified translator. Ideally you should have this translated before you arrive in

Grenoble. Contact the nearest French Embassy for addresses of certified translators in your country.This is not compulsory for European students.
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Note about birth certificate for French Health Insuranceand Financial assistance with accommodation (CAF) (CAF)

Instructions for non-European students : The LMDE or SMEREP, (health insurance for studentsunder 28 years old), the CMU (health insurance for students over 28 years old) and the CAF (financialassistance with accommodation) are requesting legal certification on your birth certificate(Apostille or Legalisationboth are intended to confirm authenticity of a legal document) inorder for your registration in the French Health Insurance System and the CAF (financial assistancewith accommodation).

Only students from certain countries are affected by this requirement (please see the list below).For those of you who are concerned by this there are two ways to proceed: Apostille: this is a simplified procedure, which only applies to certain countries, and which is issued

by a Competent Authority in these countries. The following link provides the list of CompetentAuthorities designated by each Contracting State, the contact details of Competent Authorities andother practical information:http://www.hcch.net/index_en.php?act=conventions.authorities&cid=41

Lgalisation: this is a more complex process which retraces the origins of the original document inorder to certify its authenticity. For this you will need to go through the Ministry of Foreign Affairsfrom the country which the birth certificate comes from and then with the French Consular Servicesfrom the same country.

Please note, a permanent French Health Insurance number leads to the creation of a Health InsuranceCard (Carte Vitale) whereas a provisional Health Insurance Number is given in the form of anAttestation. The medical reimbursement rights are the same for both, but the rights can only berenewed if you are in receipt of the Carte Vitale.

This is very important for those of you who intend to undertake an internship, as a temporary HealthInsurance Number will not allow you do the internshipyou will need a permanent number which canonly be obtained by providing this legally certified copy of your birth certificate.

Please note that you will be required to provide two documentsthe copy of your original birthcertificate with the Apostille or Legalisation plus a legal translation of this birth certificate.
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LIST OF COUNTRIES CONCERNED BY FRENCH HEALTH INSURANCE REGULATION:L for Legalisation and A for Apostille

PAYS LEGALISATION PAYS APOSTILLEAFGHANISTAN L SOUTH AFRICA AANGOLA L ALBANIA ASAOUDI ARABIA L ANDORRA ABAHRAIN L ANTIGUA AND BARBUDA ABANGLADESH L ARGENTINA ABELAU (PALAU) L ARMENIA A

BHUTAN L AUSTRALIA ABIRMANIA (MYANMAR) L AZERBAIJAN ABOLIVIA L BAHAMAS ABURUNDI L BARBADOS ACAMBODIA L BELIZE ACANADA L BIELORUSSIA ACHILE L BOSTWANA ACHINA L BRUNEI ACOMOROS L CAPE VERDE ACONGO (REP. DEMOCRAT.) L CYPRUS ANORTH KOREA L COLOMBIA ACOSTA RICA L SOUTH KOREA ACUBA L DOMINICAN (REP) AUNITED ARAB EMIRATES L DOMINICA AERITREA L ECUADOR AETHIOPIA L ESTONIA AGAMBIA (THE) L UNITED STATES AGHANA L FIJI AGUATEMALA L FINLAND AGUINEA L GEORGIA AGUINEA-BISSAU L GREECE AGUINEE EQUATORIALE L GRENADA AGUYANA L HONDURAS AHAITI L INDIA AINDONESIA L ICELAND AIRAN L ISRAEL AIRAQ L JAPAN AJAMAICA L KAZAKHSTAN AJORDAN L LESOTHO AKENYA L LIBERIA AKYRGYZSTAN L LIECHTENSTEIN A

KOSOVO L LITHUANIA AKUWAIT L MALAWI ALAOS L MALTA ALEBANON L MARSHALL (ISLANDS) ALIBYA L MAURITIUS AMALAYSIA L MEXICO AMALDIVES L MOLDOVA AMICRONESIA L MONGOLIA AMOZAMBIQUE L NAMIBIA ANAURU L NETHERLANDS ANEPAL L NEW ZEALAND ANICARAGUA L PANAMA ANIGERIA L PERU AOMAN L RUSSIA (FEDERATION OF) AOUGANDA L ST CHRISTOPHE AOUZBEKISTAN L SAINT LUCIA A

PAKISTAN L ST VINCENT AND THE GRENADINES APAPUA NEW GUINEA L SALVADOR APARAGUAY L WESTERN SAMOA APHILIPPINES L SAO TOME AND PRINCIPE AQATAR L SEYCHELLES ARWANDA L SWEDEN ASAINT-SIEGE (VATICAN) L SURINAME ASOLOMON ISLANDS L SWAZILAND ASIERRA LEONE L TONGA ASINGAPORE L TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO ASOMALIA L UKRAINE ASUDAN L VANUATU ASRI LANKA L VENEZUELA ASYRIA L TUVALU LTAJIKISTAN L URUGUAY LTAIWAN L YEMEN L

TANZANIA L ZAMBIA LEASTERN TIMOR L ZIMBABWE LTHAILAND L TURKMENISTAN L


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TRANSLATION OF DOCUMENTS

You can contact :[email protected] site:http://www.traduction-juridique-paris.com/pages/anglais.html*Please note that the French administration does not generally accept translated birth certificates that are

older than 3 months.

For Hindu and Muslim students, you may have a problem because your birth certificate is issued by the

government department which does not mention in detail your parents birth date and birth place.Therefore, you will need to have your passport translated to use as proof of birth instead of your birthcertificate. It should be translated by a certified translator such as, for example, lAlliance Franaise.

Your last few bank statementsor those of your parents if you are relying on them financially whileyou are in France. This is necessary to apply for your residence permit or to live in privateresidencies. You need to show that you have around 615 Euros per month of your stay inFrance.

You might need official documents showing your revenue for the previous year. If you were a student

please bring official documents indicating this.

Your car registration papers If you are bringing your car with you, dont forget to bring your carregistration papers and to make sure that your car is insured while staying in France.

HOUSING ISSUE

Book housing from home,for those who need a visa or to be sure to have accommodation before the startof classes (Housing section).Start booking by mid-May to Mid-June for certain type of residences, especially at the CitInternationaleLiving in Paris requires a certain budget. It takes time to find housing at a reasonable price, so we adviseyou to start your search as soon as possible. Please check again thehousing sectionof the guide.Where to live in Paris:when searching for an apartment in Paris, it is important to understand the Parisarrondissements, or districts. Get familiar before starting searching.http://www.expatica.com/fr/housing/where_to_live/Where-to-live-in-Paris_15554.html

In short, there are 20 arrondissements, and each arrondissement is attributed with its own number,according to the pattern of a spiral, beginning with the 1st arrondissement in the heart of the capital andending with the 20th on the outer northwest.

Parisians describe their neighborhood by the arrondissement number instead of place names. So, moreoften than not, you'll find yourself being offered a home in le 1er or le 10me. A broader division is appliedby Rive Gauche (meaning the Left Bank, the south side of the river Seine) or Rive Droite (meaning theRight Bank, north side of the Seine).Some of the arrondissements are big enough to contain neighborhoods which vary in social character like the 13th, 17th, 10th and 20thbut, on the whole, the mere mention of the arrondissement number ona postcode is a social statement.

The 16th is synonymous with the very wealthy,the 18th with working class and ethnic populations, and

the 6th with the fashionable and chic.
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BOOKING A HOTELIf you have not arranged accommodation for your stay in Paris, you should think about reserving a hotelfor the first few days, while you look for housing. Alternatively, read about temporary housing. (Housingsection)

Upon arrival

FINDING HOUSING

You must have a permanent address in Paris for the length of your stay. Keep your lease carefully filedaway. See section HOUSING.

APPLYING FOR HOUSING INSURANCE

Once you start renting a place, you have to obtainhousing insurancewithin two days. (See Insurancessection)Housing insurance is compulsory to cover the tenant's risks (fire or water damage) and natural disasters(storms, floods). This insurance is often called multi-risk renters insurance. A document will be required

by the owner as proof. This insurance not only protects accommodation but also the tenant. If the tenantcauses an accident or hurts somebody, even outside the housing, it will require the Civil liabilityinsurance(damage to a third party).The mutuelles tudiantes proposes multi-risk renters insurance at advantageous prices. You can alsosubscribe to this insurance in private companies or banks.Beware! According to the types of insurance, the risks covered are not the same - you should payattention to the contracts proposed. In the event of theft, you must report this to the police and do nottouch anything before authorization. It is then necessary to make a statement to your insurance company.

OPENING A BANK ACCOUNT

You will need one in order to receive financial assistance if you qualify, and for medical refunds. Do notforget to ask for a RIB or RIP (Relev dIdentit Bancaire or Postal), i.e. the details of your bank accountor post-office bank account.To open an account you will need:

Passport GEM student registration certificate (acceptance letter) Housing contract

Some money for a deposit

Dont forget to ask for a carte bleue - which acts like a debit card, and a chquier (cheque book). A

cheque book is necessary for all your administrative procedures in France.

CHECK INSURANCE DOCUMENTS

You need to have the 4 compulsory insurances which MUST BE VALID FOR THE WHOLEACADEMIC YEARin order to become an enrolled student at GEM:

Medical/Health InsuranceEuropean students need to show your European Health Card; non-European students under 28need to subscribe to it through the program administrator, non-Europeans over 28 can buy an health

insurance at home, with our AXA partner our apply for the CMU, this last one can take 3 months,however. For more detailed information read the Insurance Section in our guide).


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Temporary travel and health insuranceFor the first weeks of your stay, we insist that each student comes to France with some kind of temporarytravel and health insurance. Students applying for a French visa will be asked to provide this insurance tothe French Consulate but it should not be taken it a health insurance policy. Temporary travel insurance isonly for emergencies.Note for GGSB students: In order to be covered for your 2 years program, you will need to pay for thehealth coverage again for the second academic year. Please be sure to include this in your budget.

Internships: If you need to do an internship as part of your program you must take out repatriationinsurance according to your destination. I.e.: Internship in USA, China, France, Germany, etc.Check with your insurance company if you can renew the insurance you bought at the beginning of theacademic year of if you need to buy a new one.Remember that this insurance should cover repatriation in case of serious illness and death.Note for students who must subscribe to the French Health System: Please note that the FrenchHealth Insurance will ask you the certified/legalized birth certificate, check with French embassy inyour home country for the correct form and ask forapostille. You need to legalize this document beforeyour arrival in France in order to obtain your health insurance card (Carte Vitale). Remember that if youplan to do an internship or work you MUST hold this insurance card.

Repatriation (you can buy it at home or here in France with AXA/LMDE or SMEREP). Thisinsurance should cover repatriation in case of serious illness and death.

Civil liability andHousing insurance (they usually come together) please note that you needfirst to find an address in France to obtain this insurance.

VALIDATE YOUR VISA AS A RESIDENCE PERMIT

Get the OFII stamp Office Franais de lImmigrationet de lIntgration(only necessary for certainnon-European students.)

*Please read the visa & residence permit section: Validation of your visa upon arrival in France

APPLY FOR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE WITH ACCOMMODATION (CAF)You will only be eligible for financial assistance if you have the OFII stamp in your VISA or theCESEDA inscription on it,you can try to get the CAF at the beginning but after some time they willblock the payment until you provide a copy of this stamp.

Students whose visa states Dispens temporaire de carte de sjour are not entitled to thisbenefit. European students can apply without problem.

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. BUDGET SUMMARY

Type of expenseUpon arrival

Hotel (23 star) 70 - 120 per night approx.Accommodation through an agency 750. one month rent

Accommodation deposit (private/direct)1500 one or two monthsrent

First month's rent 450-900 approx.

Housing Tax Your usual rent per month per year

Fiscal Stamp 49 - 58 per year *Only for visa holdersInsurance per year

Health Insurance (compulsory, covers 70 % of totalcosts):

Under 28*GGSB students: You will be asked to provide a

cheque upon arrival to cover your French health

insurance and this will cover you for one academic

year. You will then need to renew your health

insurance for the second year of your program and

this can be done at the end of the 1st academic

year.

211 * approx. Non-EU students*

Over 28 (Private insurance)* Important Note: Remember to renew your health

insurance for the second year of your program.Mutuelle (recommended complementary healthinsurance, covers the remaining 30 %)

40-63 per monthapprox.*

60 - 150 approx.

Housing (compulsory) 65 approx.

Repatriation Insurance (compulsory) 12,50/month or 16/year

Other Expenses

Books 150 - 400 approx.

Revenue stamps/Timbre Fiscal for your OFIIstamp

58 Non-EU students

Resit examination/assignment for 30 or 15 hour

module 75Replacement of lost or stolen student cards 40 (card) 20 (sticker)

Total recommended cash in hand upon arrival(Travellers Cheques recommended)

1600 - 2600 approx.

Monthly ExpensesRent 450 - 900 per month approx.

Gas/Electricity 30 - 50 per month approx.

Water 15 per month approx.

Telephone/internet 30 per month approx.

Food 300 per month approx.

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Eating outFrom 10 to 30 - personal preference/ less expensive atnoon (per day)

Toiletries/cleaning supplies Personal preference

Mobile phone From 30 to 50 per month approx.. - personal pref.

Personal Travel Personal preference

Emergency cash (recommended) Personal preference

Special Event/Evenings d uring the semester

Integration weekend 200 (optional)

Gala (twice a year) 40 per ticket recommendedAltigliss (ski trip) 1400 (optional)

Soires (Multiple evenings during the semester)15 average personalpreference

Total monthly expenses10001500 per monthapprox.

Monthly expenses in Paris:- Rent:500 to 900 for a studio / 850 in average in a students residenceApply to the Caisse dAllocationsFamiliales (CAF) for a rent allowance. This body will refund part of your rent(for further information >>).- Transport:1.70 for a metro/bus/RER ticket, 65 for a monthly pass and 35 for aCarte Imagine-R(monthly pass for students under 26)- Food: at least 200A meal in a CROUS university restaurant costs 3.15.A sandwich and a meal in a restaurant will typically cost around 4 and 15, respectively. - Electricity:around 25- Telephone & Internet subscription: around 30

Leisure- some prices:- A cinema ticket:9 to 11 standard rate, and around 7 student rate. 6 to 7 in certain cinemas with theCarte Imagine-R.- A theatre ticket:8 to 20 for young people under 26 (sometimes under 30).- Swimming pool:1.70 for students and young people under 26Check our Agenda section regularly for invitations and special rates for exhibitions, shows and otheractivities, and for news of free events in Paris.

If you do not obtain a scholarship and your family cannot provide sufficient financial assistance, you willundoubtedly need to find a job. For details of work regulations for foreign students in France, see the sheet

entitledWorking in France during your studies.Always be sure to put study before work. You will f ind it difficult to study successfully if you work more than10 hours per week.

Accommodation:- Deposit ("caution") for studio or apartment: 1 month rent, refunded when you leave (for furtherinformation >>)- Home insurance (obligatory):17,60 to 67 (for further information >>)- Real estate agencies' fees:if you rent a studio through a real estate agency, you will have to pay agencyfees, corresponding to one month rent.
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. VISA Residence Permit

Linkto read

HOW TO GET THE OFII STAMP

Please follow the detailed instructions found on this downloadable guide :http://issuu.com/fourniermanon/docs/validation_of_your_visa_upon_arrival

.HELPGETTING SETTLED IN PARIS


Do you need help in sorting out administrative matters? Would you like to improve your French? Do you wishto meet other students? Contact one of the international students associations in Paris. These work to bringFrench and international students together with a program of cultural outings, conversation exchanges andmuch more!

WELCOME OFFICES OPEN THROUGHOUT THE YEAR


Throughout the year, the International Students Welcome offices at the the Cit Internationale and atParis CROUS can help you.

Access Paris Centre(APC) (the new name of BAEM: the welcome office for international studentsin Paris), at the Cit Internationale. The mission of this welcome office is to help you, throughoutthe year, to organize your stay before you arrive and to integrate well into life in France and in theParis region while you are here. A wide range of services is available: assistance for administrativeformalities, help searching for an apartment, job ads, practicing the French language, visits, meetingsand discussions.

Please note that help with housing is provided only to Postgraduate students, doctoral studentsand researchers, by the welcome offices.Address:Cit Internationale Universitaire de Paris - Maison internationale, 17 boulevard Jourdan 75014Paris

Tl : 01 44 16 64 00E-mail:[email protected] : RER B Cit Universitaire- Tramway T3- Tube : Mtro line 4 (Porte dOrlans)Web site:www.ciup.frOpening hours: Monday to Friday from 9 am to 5 pm. (on Thursday: from 2 to 5 p.m.)

The Cellule d'Accueil International (International Welcome Office) at CROUS

The Paris CROUS International Welcome Office facilitates international students stay in Paris. They cananswer all your questions and will be able to give you the information you need.
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Address:CROUS de Paris - Btiment Jean Sarrailh - 39 avenue Georges Bernanos - 2me tage -75005 Paris. Opening hours: Monday to Friday from 9 am to 12.30 and from 1.30 to 4.30 pm.Transport: RER B Port-RoyalTel.: 01 40 51 37 65 or 01 40 51 37 67;Web Site:http://www.crous-paris.fr/article.asp?idcat=AAG; E-mail:[email protected];

FROM MID-SEPTEMBER TO MID- NOVEMBER

Autumn welcome services for foreign students in ParisThere are two welcome services in Paris, Paris CROUS and the Paris Cit InternationaleUniversitaireopen from 16 September to 22Novemberfrom 9 am to 5 am.

Both offices are open to answer your questions from8.30 am to 4.30 pm, Monday to Friday during theyear. Established by the City of Paris, these organizations cater for international students coming tostudy in Paris and its surroundings. These can assist you in your search for accommodation, yourapplications for student social security, work permits, rent allowance, residence permits, the opening of abank account, your search for French classes, etc

These organizations can be found in Paris Crous and in the Paris Cit internationale universitaireand are open to answer your questions from 9 am to 7 pm every day in these autumn months.

If you would like to speak to a psychologist or a counselor, please know that you have

access to the services of the CROUS at the APASO-PARIS.

COUNSELING SERVICE CROUSIf you would like to speak to a psychologist or a counselor, please know that you have access to the services of the

CROUS at the APASO-PARIS.

The appointments are confidential and free for students.You can contact the secretary at 04 40 47 55 47, or email [email protected] to book anappointmentthe psychologist/ counselor is available on

Wednesdays from 3pm8pm.The address is as follows:

Rsidence Universitaire Mnilmontant 2109-111 rue de Mnilmontant

75020

http://www.crous-paris.fr/article.asp?idcat=AAFD

GETTING TO MEET OTHER STUDENTSThere is a long list of associations. To name a few :

MELTEAMPOTThe aim of Melteampot is simple: connect people! Should they be locals, foreign tourists, students,expats... it can help anyone. The app isavailable on iPhone and soon on Android.Find more information onwww.melteampot.comandFacebook.

CLUB INTERNATIONAL DES JEUNES A PARIS (CIJP) (The paris international youth club)Open on Tuesdays and Thursdays, from 5 pm to 8 pm
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Tel : 01 43 06 23 16Find more information onwww.club-international.organdFacebook or [email protected]

DISCOVERING THE CITYhttp://www.parisgreeters.fr/?lang=en

LEARNING FRENCH IN PARIS

French classes are part of your program. Nevertheless, to make a success of your stay in France, it istherefore important for you to have a good level in French. Here are a few tips to improve your French.

Cit Internationale de ParisOnce more the recommended Cit internationale offers you a whole range of activities to improve yourFrench, whether you live at the Cit or not :- The multimedia center for self-teaching in languages, Esp@ce langues, proposes, among others,groups of conversation.Contact: [email protected] Web site : www.ciup.fr/langues.htm- The Reception Office for Mobile Students. Web site: http://www.ciup.

.HOUSING

There are various ways for international students to find accommodation:1. Come for a pre-visit in June2. Arrange your own accommodation before arriving in Paris3. Look by yourself by consulting ads, end of July is the latest deadline4. Come along to the Welcome Desk at the cite Internationalebut classes will have already started and

offers will be very scarce and expensive!5. Sharing an apartment6. Get familiar with a certain number of French expressions by clicking on the following links will help you in

your search and understand the ads: Finding accommodation in Paris: French expressions youneed to know.Looking for a studio or a flat

Use this link to get around Paris!http://www.ratp.fr/en/ratp/c_20527/travelling/

ADDRESSES FOR TEMPORARY ACCOMMODATION

INEXPENSIVE HOTELS

Be careful: if the prices are low, the quality may be low too. We have made a selection for according thejourney to get the fastest as possible to GEM Paris.

Among these, the closest hotels to our campus are: Htel Idal(from 60), 22 minutes from the School

49 rue des Trois Bornes75011 ParisTl : 01 40 21 48 18

Htel Savoy(from 44), 20 minutes from the School
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16 rue Fermat75014 ParisTl : 01 43 22 60 63

Htel Paris Saint Honor(from 69), 22 minutes from the School21 rue de Penthivre75008 ParisTl : 01 43 59 87 63

Studio Hotel (from 70), 21 minutes from the School25, rue Alain Chartier75015 ParisTl: 01 48 28 66 48

Hotel Eiffel villa Garibaldi(from 115), 23 minutes from the School48, Boulevard Garibaldi75015 Paris

Tl: 01 56 58 56 58

YOUTH HOSTELS

Bureau des Voyages de la Jeunesse(BVJ)Louvre20 rue JJ Rousseau75001 ParisMtro Louvre-Rivoli ou Palais-RoyalTl : 01 53 00 90 90E-mail : [email protected]

www.bvjhotel.com

Maisons Internationales de la Jeunesse etdes Etudiants (MIJE)6 rue de Fourcy75004 Paris11 rue du Fauconnier75004 Paris12 rue des Barres75004 ParisMtro Saint-Paul ou Pont-MarieTl : 01 42 74 23 45

E-mail : [email protected]

OOPS Hostel50, avenue des Gobelins75013 ParisMtro : Les GobelinsTl. : 01.47.07.47.00E-mail : [email protected]

Centre International de Sjour de Paris(CISP) Kellerman17 bd Kellerman75013 ParisMtro Porte dItalieBooking : 01 43 58 96 00Tel : 01 44 16 37 38www.cisp.fr

Foyer International dAccueil de Paris(FIAP) Jean Monnet30 rue Cabanis75014 ParisMtro GlacireBooking : 01 43 13 17 17www.fiap.asso.fr

The 3 Ducks Hostel6, place Etienne Pernet75015 ParisMtro CommerceTl. : 01 48 42 04 05E-mail : [email protected]

Aloha Hostel1 rue Borrome75015 ParisMtro VolontairesTl. : 01 42 73 03 03E-mail : [email protected]

www.aloha.fr

Le Village Hostel20 rue dOrsel75018 ParisMtro AnversTl. : 01 42 64 22 02E-mail : [email protected]

www.villagehostel.fr
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STAYING WITH A FRENCH FAMILY Link

Finding a host family:There are a number of entities that can arrange accommodation with a host family prior to your arrival.This is a good option and transition for the Bachelor programs, to improve your French and get tounderstand the French.

Advice: You need to apply from May to July. August will be far too late for this option as Frenchpeople will be on vacation

HomeStay in Pariswww.homestay-in-paris.com

Atomewww.atomeparis.com

Sjour France Famillewww.sejoursfrancefamille.fr

France Accommodation & Culturewww.fac-paris.fr

France Student Home Stayswww.francestudenthomestays.com

Accommodation in exchange for services:This arrangement involves the provision of accommodation free of charge or at a very attractiverate in exchange for services (e.g. housework, babysitting or company for an elderly person)

PRIVATE STUDENTS RESIDENCES Link

Among a large choice of residences, we have made for you a selection of residences the closestas possible of our campus.

STUDLITES -www.studelites.com

In Paris4 residences, in the 13th, 14th and 19th districts.Rent from 599 to 1,350 from studio to 2 bedrooms.Administrative fees: one month's rent.Le Capitole in the 13th: 38 min from GEM CampusLe Consul in the 14th: 37 min

In Ile de France, Boulogne2 residences: Le Vendme and the Castiglione: 23 min !Rent from 662 to 1,180 from studio to 2 rooms.Administrative fees: one month's rent.Security deposit: 2 months rent
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Contact: [email protected]

LES ESTUDINES -http://www.estudines.com/uk/3 residences, in the 11th, 19thand 20th districts.The others are located in Ile de France.Security Deposit: 1 month rent up

In Paris: the closestLes Estudines Rpublique:100 rue Oberkampf - 75011 PARIS40 minutes from GEM Paris Campus193 apartments ranging from studios to one-bedroom unitsMonthly Rent : from 958.00

Les Estudines Clos Saint Germain105 rue de Bagnolet - 75020 PARISTel: +33 (0)1 43 72 54 32Monthly Rent : from 850.00

51minutes from GEM Paris campus but the journey by underground is direct, there is no change.153 apartments ranging from studios to one-bedroom unitsNear shops and restaurantsGym availableFree unlimited Internet

In Ile de FranceLes Estudines Grande Arche11 alle des Tilleuls - 92400 COURBEVOIE

42 minutes from GEM Paris Campus167 apartments ranging from studios to one-bedroom unitsIn the heart of the Faubourg de l'Arche neighborhood A quiet and green environmentMonthly Rent : from 835.00

Les Estudines la colline de l'arche49 rue des Etudiants - 92400 COURBEVOIETel: +33 (0)1 49 97 40 00

Les Estudines St Mande72 rue Claude Erignac - 93100 MONTREUIL

Tel: +33 (0)1 48 18 02 13

PUBLIC STUDENTS RESIDENCES

CITE INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITAIRE DE PARIS

Located in the South of Paris, the Cit internationale is one of the main accommodation centers forinternational students where residents from the all over the world find a very enjoyable livingenvironment. The cit has 40 houses, each with its own character and 5 800 residents: students,researchers, artists and top-level sportspeople are accommodated in a beautiful environment.

Admission conditions
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Due to a strong demand, accommodation at the Cit Universitaire is not accessible to all.Rooms are reserved to students who have signed up for, at the very least, a Master 1in a highereducational institution or one of the universities of the Paris.

How to applyEach residence represents a country, an institution or a foundation.Note that if your country is represented by one of the following houses : Argentina, Armenia, Belgium,Brazil, Germany, Cambodia, Canada, Denmark, Great-Britain and Commonwealth countries, Greece,

India, Italy, Japan, Lebanon, Mexico, Monaco, Morocco, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Spain, Sweden,Switzerland, Tunisia, and USA

You can consult the list of the residences and their details at: http://www.ciup.fr/en/houses/If your country is not on the list, you can fill the admission form on the Cit web site:http://www.ciup.fr/en/houses/admission-conditions/

Register through this link :http://workflow.ciup.fr/citeu/site/login.php?langue=en

Rooms and pricesThe rooms have a surface area of 11 to 18 m. Each room offers access to a washbasin, a shower,toilets and a kitchen, within the room or on the same floor. The 40 residences on the InternationalCampus charge different prices. As a general rule, a student aged less than 30 years can expect to paya monthly amount in the order of 400-550 for the year.Factors which cause variations in the price of lodging for students: Age Level of comfort Length of stay

For further information click onhttp://www.ciup.fr/en/houses/admission-conditions/ andwww.ciup.fr

Please note that it is not possible to welcome all the applicantsat the Cit Internationale. Wetherefore recommend you not to wait for the answer of the Cit and to also look for a room elsewhere.Please apply between 15 May and before 15 June!

SHORT STAYS

Rooms at Cit Internationale are also available during the summer period(internships...).You must:- be a student above 18

- be able to present a copy of your student card of the past academic year as a proof of your status.To apply, you must fill a special form for summer stays:http://workflow.ciup.fr/citeu/site/login.php

CENTRE REGIONAL DES UVRES UNIVERSITAIRES ET SCOLAIRES (CROUS)

CROUSis a state subsidized housing service for students on a tight budget. Unfortunately, we do nothave a partnership with them concerning their residences, as they consider that any student registeringto aprivate business school has a large budget to spend on housing. Consequently, they wont acceptyour application if you contact them directly to rent a room in their residences.

Nevertheless, you can consult their web site : http://www.crous-paris.fr/ or visit them, 33 avenueBernanos, 75005 Paris, RER B - Port-Royal, Bus 38 / 83 / 91 from 9h30 -12h30 and 13h30-16h30.
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You will find very useful information on the website; but get ready; most of the information on the websiteis in French! It is a good exercise for you, to push you to learn French.

You can also consult this pagehttp://www.lokaviz.fr/where a lot of accommodation ads areavailable.

If you do not have a guarantor,click on the tab CAUTION CLE.The CL (Caution LocativeEtudiante) is a State insurance, which allows students without a guarantor to have easier access to

housing.The CL is handled by CROUS. After being tested in 2013, it is now available all over mainland France.

The CL can be used by any students that:

o Have a steady income but no family, friend or bank guarantor;

o Are looking for housing in France for their studies;

o Are 28 years old or less on September 1st of the year when the lease is signed;

The insurance is personal. If roommates rent a flat, each roommate must sign up for insurance and meetthe necessary requirements. Furthermore, the lease must not include a solidarity clause.

Any beneficiary on a multi-person lease will only be granted a single warranty related to the CL. 1insurance = 1 contract per lease, 1 insurance file, 1 student representing roommates, 1 contributionshared amongst roommates.

For shared flat where the landlord does not require solidarity between roommates, each beneficiary willbe able to get an individual insurance for his own rental agreement = 1 insurance file per student, 1 leasedetailing each roommates share, 1 contribution per roommate.

HOW TO POST A REQUEST?

Signing up for the CLE is done by pointing your web browser towww.lokaviz.frand logging into yourpersonal account.

To access your personal account you must create a student account or sign in with your credentials ontop of the page if you already have an account.

Once logged in, go to the main menu to Ma caution locative to access the CL request form.

FORUM DU LOGEMENT ETUDIANT: CROUS also organizes a housing forum for studentsfrom 8 to13 September 2014with private landlords.http://www.crous-paris.fr/Actualite.asp?idact=2578 During that period, you can go to CROUS Paris, 33avenue Bernanos and take part in this event.CROUS will be gathering many partners such asADIL 75,Amallia,Astria,BNP Paribas,la CAF de Paris,le

CLLAJ de Paris,le PariSolidaire,Ple Emploi,La RATP,le Richemont,la LMDEandla SMEREP.Do not hesitate

to go there. You need to be proactive and confident. You will find nice people who will help you even ifyou do not speak good French. You will, however, need to at least try to speak French and it will be agood exercise to push you to learn French.

Forum du logement tudiant
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From 8 to 13 September 2014, from 9h30 to 17hGalerie du Crous de Paris33 avenue Georges Bernanos75005 ParisRER B - Port-RoyalBus 38 / 83 / 91

Coloc'dating: a day dedicated to finding a roommate, coloc is the short name to say colocation whichmeans sharing an apartment in French

Saturday 13 Septembers 2014, from 9h30 to 17h.

THE CLJT : CENTRE DU LOGEMENT DES JEUNES TRAVAILLEURS, ETUDIANTS ET STAGIAIRESA cheaper accommodation solution for young adults :http://www.cljt.com/?lang=en

The Centre du Logement des Jeunes Travailleurs, Etudiants et Stagiaires (C.L.J.T -centre for accommodation of

young workers, students and trainees) is an association that offers cheaper accommodation. Through its social

project angle, the association aims to facilitate young peoples integration into social, civic and professional life.

The members of the Board work on a wholly voluntary basis and have specific skills in the area of accommodation

and social action targeting young people.

Please apply before June. Nevertheless, keep on insisting, you might be lucky. Try residence les Amandiers.

http://www.cljt.com/residence-amandiers

or the one at Suresnes :[email protected]

LOOKING FOR A STUDIO OR A FLAT BY CONSULTING ADS

If you have not been admitted to a students residence (room managed by the CROUS or the Paris CitInternationale Universitaire), you will have to rent a studio or a flat. Looking for a flat in Paris is time-consuming and difficult. It will take you a lot of time and you will have to visit a large number of flats.Provided below is some information on Paris housing anda list of places where you can consult ads.

WHAT TYPE OF HOUSING?

Studettes (small studio)Also called "chambre de bonne" (attic room), "studettes" are located on the top floor (often 6th or 7thfloor, without lift) of buildings in comfortable residential areas (in the 5th, 6th, 7th, 16th districts). They areoften rented to students and are often furnished. Generally, the toilets are on the landing and must beshared with a few neighbors.Please note that not all attic rooms have a shower. Dont forget to check:Surface : approximately 9 to 17 mRent : from 500 to 800 euros

Studio

Studios have a main room and a bathroom. Please note that studettes" are sometimes called "studio" bytheir owners
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Surface : approximately 18 to 35 mRent : from 650 to 900 euros

ApartmentsRenting a flat in Paris is rather expensive for a students budget. But you can rent a flat with roommatesand share the rent. You must know that prices vary according to the neighbourhood.

WHERE TO FIND ADSFUSAC online magazine :http://www.fusac.fr/American Church:http://www.acparis.org/Among a long list found through this linkhttp://www.etudiantdeparis.fr/node/30

There are plenty of links :

www.smoovup.com

SmoovUp helps to find the perfect flat mates by common interests

www.appartager.com

The world's largest flat share site with a huge choice of rooms to rent www.metroroommates.com

MetroRoommates.com provides flat share ads and posts all types of room availabilities: furnished andunfurnished rooms, corporate rooms, and all other types of roommate situations.

www.sublet.com

Sublet.com provides a global marketplace where tenants and landlords can match all their rental housingneeds (furnished and unfurnished, with roommates and without)

www.keysunited.com

The idea of keysunited.com is to swap apartments with someone else

www.paris-housing.com

Paris-housing.com has a wide choice of exclusive properties on offer to rent or for sale in Paris

www.lokaviz.fr

Lokaviz proposes student housing offers: private apartment, CROUS residencies, flat share or rentalroom.

www.recherche-colocation.com

With this website, you can find a flat share with flat mates.

www.colocationfrance.fr

This website allows you to find a room for rent or a sharing accommodation

HOUSING BENEFIT OR ASSISTANCE, CAF

Students, regardless of their nationality, can apply for a housing subsidy at the Caisse dAllocationsFamiliales CAF (Family Benefit Fund).This financial aid to housing is paid every month and covers part ofthe rent. The application for a student housing subsidy can be made directly on the CAF website or at one ofthe several CAF offices in Paris (see below for the names and addresses).In order to help you to fill out the form, please dowload this document and read carefully the CAF procedure:http://issuu.com/gem_international_students/docs/how_to_apply_for_the_housing_benefi
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How to contact the CAF?On the web:www.caf.frTelephone: 0810 29 29 29 (costs the same as calling a landline), from Monday to Friday -> 9am to 5pm

CAF offices:

From Monday to Friday -> 8:30am to 4:30pm.

- Centre de Gestion Finlay ( beneficiaries living in the districts 7e, 8e, 14e, 15e et 16e )

50, rue du Docteur Finlay75015 ParisMtro Dupleix / Bus 42 station Dupleix

- Centre de Gestion La Chapelle ( beneficiaries living in the districts 17e et 18e )

47, rue de La Chapelle75018 PARISMtro Marx Dormoy / Bus 65 station Les Roses

- Centre de Gestion Laumire ( beneficiaries living in the districts 9e, 10e and 19e )

67-69, avenue Jean Jaurs75019 PARIS Mtro Laumire / Bus 60 station Laumire

- Centre de Gestion Nationale ( beneficiaries living in the districts 11e, 12e, 13e et 20e )

101, rue nationale75013 PARIS Mtro Nationale ou Olympiades / Bus 62, 64, 83 station Olympiades

- Centre de Gestion Pot-de-Fer ( beneficiaries living in the districts 1er, 2e, 3e, 4e, 5e et 6e )

19, rue du Pot-de-Fer75005 PARISMtro Place Monge /

. INSURANCE

ImportantLinkto read

HEALTH INSURANCE (SECURITE SOCIALE)

The French health system includes mandatory basic health insurance (Health Insurance: Scurit Sociale)and optional extra health insurance to supplement this.

The minute you enroll in a higher educational institution, affiliation to the student Social Security ismandatory and there is an admission charge except for European and Quebec students and thosestudents that have been granted a scholarship from the French Government. It entitles you to obtainthe refunding of your medical care throughout your stay.

OTHER COMPULSORY INSURANCES

To know all about the compulsory insurances including housing insurance, civil liability andrepatriationyou have to buy please read and upload the following document:http://issuu.com/gem_international_students/docs/how_to_deal_with_the_3_compulsory_i_fc6a41f6f5b00f.http://www.lmde.com/etudiants-etrangers/foreign-students.html
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.OPENING A BANK ACCOUNT IN FRANCE

Before coming to France, ask your bank if it has a partnership with a French network. It would then beeasier for you to open a bank account in France. If this is not the case, when you arrive in Paris, look forthe banks closest to the place where you are going to study or live and compare the services theyoffer.

Certain banks offer preferential fares (half price credit card, loyalty program) to students or young peopleunder 25. Go in the bank and arrange an appointment.The opening of an account allows you to obtain a credit card and a check book that are very largely used inFrance.

NON-RESIDENT BANK ACCOUNT

All international students who stay in France at least 3 months can open a bank account.Certain banks do not accept the opening of an account for less than 6 months.To open a non-resident account, you will need your passport or your residence permit (students fromoutside the EU), your student card or the certificate of registration at the university as well as a proof ofaddress in your country of origin (if you live in private home, you need to provide the statement of theresidence of the person housing you, photocopies of their identity card and the last 3 monthly salary slips).Some banks have facilities for an account to be opened from outside France, check this in your homecountry.

Beware! If you come from a non-French speaking country, you will be asked to show certifiedtranslations of these documents.

A FRENCH RESIDENT'S BANK ACCOUNT

All international students who stay in France at least 3 months must open a bank account.

Documents required:3 important documents for opening a bank account:- The passport- Your French VISA (for Non EU students)- Proof of address (telephone or electricity bill, rent receipt, statement of residence of the person housingyou, etc)

The student card may also be required - if so, you can profit from certain advantages intended exclusively forstudents. Certain banks accept the opening of accounts without the residence permit (if you make therequest). The final permit must be presented later.

Opening an account can be done in a day and methods of making payments (bank/debit cards andcheque books) will usually arrive within a week to ten days of the account being opened.

French banks will charge for certain items, for example, in some, a fee is payable to have an account, or afee to have a card (and second card), there may be a charge for the Internet banking facility and fortransactions in certain banks.

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The closest banks to our GEM Paris Campus:

BANK ADDRESS

HSBC45 Avenue Mozart 75016 Paris

https://www.hsbc.fr/1/2/en/personal

Crdit Agricole39 Avenue Mozart 75016 Paris

http://www.credit-agricole.fr/espace-non-residents/

Socit Gnrale 60 Avenue Mozart 75016 ParisBred - Banque Populaire 46 Avenue Mozart 75016 Paris

BNP Paribas - Paris Mozart 27 Avenue Mozart 75016 Paris

LCL - Le Crdit Lyonnais 36 Avenue Mozart 75016 Paris

Caisse dEpargne 35 avenue Mozart 75016 Paris

Banking HoursIn general banks are opened from Monday to Friday from 08:30 to 17:30 and many banks are closed at

lunchtime. Some banks are opened on Saturday morning and closed on Mondays.

Banking TermsUne carte bleue = a credit cardUn chque = a chequeUn chquier = a cheque book

1 - Amount in full letters2 - Amount in figures

3Beneficiarys name4 - The place where you arewhen writing out the cheque5 - Date6 - Signature

Useful vocabulary

TransfersUn virement = a money transfer / wire

Un versement en espces = a cash deposit into your accountUn versement en chques = a cheque deposit into your account

Relev dIdentit Bancaire (RIB)This is a paper that gives your account number, name, and the address of the bank. When you open youraccount ask the bank or post office to give you several relevs didentit bancaire (RIB). With the RIB, youwill be able to have your electricity and gas automatically deducted from your account (so you don't need tosend in a cheque).

Bank overdraft fees and interestA bank overdraft can be very expensive: when your account goes into the red, the bank makes charges

called "agios". When you open your account, the bank will stipulate an overdraft figure you must neverexceed. If you do, you may face an "interdiction bancaire", which means loss of cheque and bank cardfacilities. All charges such as bills, rents, purchases must then be paid in cash.
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Loss or theft of a chequebook or bank cardShould your cheque book be lost or stolen, you must warn the bank to stop any subsequent cheques. If youdo not do this, another person may use your account. Warn your bank as quickly as possible or call thepermanent emergency number indicated on the contract you signed when applying for the card. You mustthen confirm to your bank by registered mail.Opposition to Carte Bleue payments: 08 92 70 57 05 (0,34 euros+taxes/min.)Loss or theft of a chequebook/bank card: 08 92 68 32 08 (0,34 euros+taxes/min.)

.PUBLIC TRANSPORT

METRO

The MetroThe easiest way to get around the city is by metro. The Network is made up of a series ofnumbered lines. It is useful to always look at the name of the last station on the line that you

want to take to ensure that you are going in the right direction.http://www.ratp.fr/en/ratp/c_21879/tourists/ Hours: 5:30 a.m.1:15 a.m. daily

The RERThe RER is a high speed, commuter train that goes out to the suburbs. There are 5 lines: A B C D and E.Check before you use it and buy an individual ticket if travelling beyond the zones (1-2) covered by yourMtro pass.

BUS

To get off, press the arrt demand button to let the driver know that you intend to get off at the next stop.

Beware of ticket inspectors! They carry out regular checks and fines are high. Make sure youhave a valid ticket with you at all times.

TAXI

Taxis usually take up to 3 people, although some take up to 6 people (a small supplement will be added tothe meter fare). Taxis may be hailed in the street or engaged at taxi ranks. There will be an extra charge if ataxi is called to the hotel. Expect to pay up to 10 for an average journey and add a 10% tip. Its a good ideato ask for the approximate journey cost before getting into the cab and to ensure that once the cab beginsmoving the meter is running!

We hope that you enjoy your stay in Par is and get the most out of l i fe la franaise
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