Introduction: I lived and studied in Paris and Grenoble, France. I have a Master's degree in French from Middlebury College. I studied under French professors in these French cities and I lived with French families. I taught French language in private schools and I tutored also.
France is a very beautiful country with a mild Mediterranean climate. It is wise to learn the language to some degree before you travel there because French are proud of their language and they like to be addressed in their own language.