Welcome to understandfrance.org Better understand France and the French... PARIS AND FRANCE... Places to stay, travel tips, what's new in Paris, trips outside Paris Practical tips on life in Paris and unknown Paris The American community in Paris, fifty questions on France, who's who, Europe, a French Quiz, etc... Working in Paris and working with the French  The French woman and love in Paris  Sick in Paris and the French health system UNDERSTANDING THE FRENCH... Intercultural differences, French attitudes, questions about the French Anti-Americanism and Franco - American relations French history, the French society, education, religion, movies, literature, songs, etc...  Recipes and tips on food, wine and cheese  Bibliography, the French language In the French press this month, Current issues in France... Table of contents / keywords  F.A.Q. and visitors' letters  Update page French Fried French Toast in French MORE ABOUT US... Webmaster  Paris Diary Editorial  Favorite links  Links to services  Family site  Many sites about France give facts and information. This site does that too - with a plus. You'll get an insider's view of the Franco - American scene : working in Paris, tips about food, what's new, etc.. All these and much more from a Franco- American couple in Paris. Bienvenue! © Philippe Rochefort   Last update: March 31, 2008  Contact us  A longtime American writer in Paris, Harriet Welty Rochefort is the author of "French Toast" and "French Fried". Visit her site,see the events she organizes on intercultural differences (Wine & Cheese Tastings,etc...). Invite her to give a talk !