” Live & Work in France” is the ideal guide to living & working in France & is full of personal case histories from people who have made the move there. The book gives essential information on the customs, laws & regulations & way of life that will be encountered there, & gives advice on securing a residence permit, getting the best health care, making friends with the locals, opening the right bank account, finding your ideal home, obtaining a competitive mortgage, dealing with surveys & conveyancing & making the most of your leisure time. Set out to be easily accessible, each chapter guides you through the practicalities of a move to France, from setting up home to finding a job & leisure time. In particular, it gives advice on renting accommodation in the major cities, especially Paris, with a city map showing its main residential areas & describing which areas are best for families, single people & students. The employment section of the book covers vital information, such as the skills & trades most in dem&, permanent, seasonal & temporary work, salaries, working hours & holidays, trade unions & contracts, starting or buying your own business & sources of advice & assistance. Special features for the job-seeker include an indispensable regional employment guide & directories of major employers.