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Acronyms
AOC (Appelation d'Origine Contrôlée)
Agricultural, alcoholic or dairy products which meet specii c
standards of production are labelled thus, indicating
highest quality
EDF (Électricité de France)
French public electricity providers
GDF (Gaz de France)
French public gas providers
PACS (Pacte Civil de Solidarité)
New civil solidarity agreement allowing unmarried couples,
both gay and straight, to enjoy the same privileges as
married couples
RER (Réseau Express Régional)
Trains passing under Paris, linking to the
métro
but also
serving the surrounding suburban communities
RATP (Régie Autonome des Transports Parisians)
The public transportation system of Paris
SAMU (Service d'Aide Médicale d'Urgence)
Public ambulance and emergency medical services
SNCF (Société Nationale des Chemins de Fer Français)
French railway system
TGV (Train à Grande Vitesse)
The high-speed long-distance trains of France
Places of Interest
Just a few to whet your appetite. Hey, this is France!
The Eiffel Tower
This symbol of France is a 100-year-old engineering
brainstorm of a single Frenchman. Elevators powered by the
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