Communication

Phone and Internet

Mobile Options: - EU roaming usually included - Local SIM cards €10-30 - Prepaid options everywhere - 5G widely available - WiFi common

Staying Connected: - Free WiFi in cafés - Tourist office hotspots - Hotel WiFi variable - City WiFi networks - Libraries offer access

Language

Basic French Phrases: - Bonjour/Bonsoir: Essential greetings - S'il vous plaît: Please - Merci: Thank you - Pardon/Excusez-moi: Excuse me - Parlez-vous anglais?: Do you speak English?

Language Tips: - Attempt French first - English widely spoken - Italian near border - Download translation apps - Patience and smiles help

Postal Services

La Poste Offices: - Yellow signs - Monday-Friday typical - Saturday mornings - Stamps at tabacs too - International shipping available

Sending Mail: - Postcards: €1.50 international - Letters: Weight-based - Packages: Expensive internationally - Tracking available - Reliable service