How to Make a Long Distance Phone Call from/ to France

Making a Call from America to France

1. Always start with the international access code: 011 for America.

2. Dial the country code of the country you wish to call: 33 for France.

3. Dial the local number without the initial zero.

4. Example: 011-33-147054915

Making a Call from France to America

1. Start with the international access code: 00 from Europe

2. Dial the country code of the U.S.: 1

3. Dial the area code

4. Dial the local number

5. Example 00-1-812/867-5309

U. S. Embassy Services

The Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) is a free service provided by the U.S. government to U.S. citizens living in/ visiting a foreign country. U.S. consular officers assist Americans who encounter serious legal, medical, or financial difficulties. Consular officers cannot act as your legal counsel, but they can provide the names of local attorneys and doctors, provide loans to destitute Americans, and provide information about dangerous conditions in foreign countries.

Narrative

On my second day in France I ran into a bit of trouble financially. While visiting the Arc de Triomphe I realized I didn't have any money. I found the nearest embassy and they helped me by providing a loan until I could find a way to get some money. While I was there they informed me about dangerous areas that I should watch out for. For the time being I had a bit of money so I went back to sightseeing.

Agenda

Agenda


December 1st: Leave for France

December 2nd: Visit Arc de Triomphe

December 3rd: Visit Catacombs

December 4th: Visit Paris Opera

December 5th: Visit Basilica de Sacre Coeur

December 6th: Visit Eiffel Tower/ Louvre

December 7th: Return home

Language Spoken: French

Common Phrases/ Greetings:  Parlez vous anglais? (Do you speak English?)
Bonjour (Good day/ hello)
Combien ca cout? (How much does that cost?)

Places I'd like to visit: Eiffel Tower (Paris)
Arc de Triomphe (Paris)
Paris Catacombs (Paris)
Basilica de Sacre Coeur (Paris)
The Louvre (Paris)
Paris Opera (Paris)

Season: Winter (less tourists)

Average Temperatures: 0 C to mid 40s C

Travel Plans: Leave on December 1, prices range from $900 to $1200 on average

Paris Opera

Eiffel Tower

Arc de Triomphe

Catacombs

Basilica de Sacre Coeur