A rich yet concise guide to French civilisation, clearly divided into 11 themed units which each present a different aspect of daily life in France. Ideal for topic-based studies, particularly at A-Level standard, this volume is full of colour illustrations, snippets of factual information, poems, songs and numerous authentic documents.Topics include Le calendrier; La famille; La table; La santé; Les loisirs; L’argent; Se loger; Se déplacer; Jusqu’au bac; Après le bac and Au travail. Each topic area is supported by a few short xercises for which answers are provided at the back of the book, making it perfect for self-study use.