Surprised by France

From the publisher:

For the unsuspecting foreigner, France has surprises around every corner, from the seriously scary to the downright silly. In Surprised by France, the author explores every aspect of French life – public and private, social and commercial, formal and informal – and points out all the ‘little surprises’ in store for English-speaking visitors and prospective residents. Guaranteed to help newcomers avoid the most serious and costly blunders and faux pas

Surprised by France is an invaluable, absorbing guide to the eccentricities and idiosyncrasies that make France so alluring to foreigners. It's not only a lively, entertaining look at what makes France different from the rest of the world – and so infuriatingly and delightfully FRENCH – but will help newcomers avoid the most serious and costly blunders and faux pas. This book is required reading for all who don't like surprises.

Donald Carroll, a resident of France for almost 10 years, is known on both sides of the Atlantic for his humorous books as well as a number of travel books, including the award-winning Insider's Guide to Turkey. Formerly a columnist and broadcaster, he has written for The Observer, The Independent and Private Eye.

Essential reading for both Francophiles and Francophobes alike!

What readers and reviewers have said about other Survival Books on France:

‘If you need to find out how France works then this book is indispensable. Native French people probably have a less thorough understanding of how their country functions.’ (Living France)

’It’s just what I needed! Everything I wanted to know and even things I didn’t know I wanted to know but was glad I discovered!’ (Reader)

‘Covers every conceivable question that might be asked concerning everyday life. I know of no other book that could take the place of this one.’ (France in Print)

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