So first thing's first: get a bank account (un compte courant). I'd recommend: - La Poste (the post office). I've shopped around and this seems to be the cheapest. Actually, the bank part is called
La Banque Postale ( www.labanquepostale.fr ) but it can be a pain to queue with people who want to buy a stamp. - Societe Generale ( particuliers.societegenerale.fr ). A good bank, despite their...