France information

As a rule, prices for most goods and services, including hotels and restaurants, in the French regions are significantly less expensive than in Paris. There are also significant discounts for senior citizens, students and children under 18 for domestic transportation, museums and monuments, and for some leisure activities (movies, etc.).
Restaurants usually charge for meals in one of two ways: a prix-fixe menu (also called a "menu"). This includes two or three courses (with cheese and/or dessert, and sometimes a half-bottle of wine) for a stated price. Or you can order "a la carte", which is generally more expensive.