Going to France by Stella Roberts https://padlet.com/stella_roberts/6hhuximm79eb By Stella Roberts, 7F en-us 2017-09-27 01:43:29 UTC 2025-12-02 16:19:52 UTC hello@padlet.com Going to France: By Stella Roberts, 7F stella_roberts https://padlet.com/stella_roberts/6hhuximm79eb/wish/192336290 I am imagining that I am going to France for a holiday. I will need to book my flights, obtain a passport and convert some Australian money into the French currency. I must figure out what I am going to do while I'm there. I will have to try some French food! The most important activity I wish to complete during my time in France is to swap my Australian culture for the French way of life and experience France to the fullest! 

]]> 2017-09-29 06:10:15 UTC https://padlet.com/stella_roberts/6hhuximm79eb/wish/192336290 Question 1: What season is it in France? What are the average temperatures for this time of year? stella_roberts https://padlet.com/stella_roberts/6hhuximm79eb/wish/192336387 I am visiting Bordeaux during my 10 day trip to France. As I am holidaying in Bordeaux during April, the season in France will be Spring. Spring days in Bordeaux reach a maximum of 18°C and a minimum of 7°C. ]]> 2017-09-29 06:11:05 UTC https://padlet.com/stella_roberts/6hhuximm79eb/wish/192336387 Question 2: Which airline will you choose to fly with and why? How much will the airfare cost for a return economy seat? stella_roberts https://padlet.com/stella_roberts/6hhuximm79eb/wish/192336589 For my trip to Bordeaux I started my journey at the Launceston airport. I then made my way to Melbourne on Jetstar. I have flown with Jetstar before, and know that they are a trusted and pleasant airline to fly with. 
From Melbourne I flew with China Eastern to Shanghai. This flight took 10 hours and 40 minutes. 
Also, with China Eastern Airlines, I flew from Shanghai to Paris, taking approximately 12 hours and 25 minutes. 
After arriving in the Paris airport; Charles de Gualle Airport (CDG), I flew to Bordeaux. After 1 hour and 15 minutes of travelling, again with China Eastern, I landed at the Mérignac Airport, in Bordeaux. 
Without past experience flying with the China Eastern Airline, the desicion to travel with them for the vast majority of my sky-high journeys was soley based on their availability and affordibility. For an adult's (adult age was 11+) return economy ticket, flights for my holiday cost $1,971.60. This deal was among the cheapest on offer, and seems to be considerably reasonably priced. ]]> 2017-09-29 06:12:48 UTC https://padlet.com/stella_roberts/6hhuximm79eb/wish/192336589 Question 3: How do you organise to get a passport? Will you need a visa? stella_roberts https://padlet.com/stella_roberts/6hhuximm79eb/wish/192336725 The cost for a passport, valid for ten years is $277.
The first step to recieving a passport is to complete an application form, to prove that you are elligible to secure a passport. You can complete an application form on the Australian Government website for Foreign Affairs and Trade. 
You will need to be able to supply the government with documents that confirm your identity and Australian Citizenship. You will also need to present your Australian Birth Certificate, or for citizens born in different countries, a current Australian Citizenship Certificate.
 Another thing you will be required to supply are passport photos. You can have your passport photo taken at Service Tasmania branches or at most Australia Post offices.  You will have to supply 2 identical photos and they must be no more than 6 months old.
A Guarantor is also needed. A Guarantor is someone that endorses your passport. Your Guarantor may be a family member or friend. They must be 18 years old or older and must have had a relationship with you for more than 12 months.
Once you have completed all the compulsory criteria required to obtain a passport, you must lodge your application in person at an Australian Passport Agency.

To travel to France for tourism, for a length of 90 days or less you will not need a visa. If you are travelling to France to participate in paid work, you will need a visa, regardless of the length of your stay. 
]]> 2017-09-29 06:13:57 UTC https://padlet.com/stella_roberts/6hhuximm79eb/wish/192336725 Question 4: What is the French currency called? What is the current exchange rate? If you have saved $2000 to spend, how much is that in French money? stella_roberts https://padlet.com/stella_roberts/6hhuximm79eb/wish/192336784 The French currency is the Euro. The Euro has replaced the previous French currency, the French Franc. 
1 Euro is currently equal to 1.51 Australian Dollars. 
If I had saved 2000 Australian Dollars to spend during my trip to Bordeaux, it would be converted 1432.43 Euros to spend. 
The symbol used to represent money in Australia is "$" the currency symbol for a Euro is "€."

]]> 2017-09-29 06:14:35 UTC https://padlet.com/stella_roberts/6hhuximm79eb/wish/192336784 Question 5: What is the time difference between Australia and France? Does this change your bedtime? How? Will you experience jetlag? stella_roberts https://padlet.com/stella_roberts/6hhuximm79eb/wish/192336920 Australia is 9 hours ahead of France. 
If I go to bed at 9 o'clock PM in French time during my trip, in Australian time I would be going to bed at 6 o'clock AM. If I was to keep my 9 o'clock PM bedtime matched with Australian time I would be going to bed at 12 noon in French time. 
My trip to France will cause jetlag. Due to the changes in timezones, my internal body clock will indeed be disrupted. However, I can treat my jetlag that I will experience with ample drinking water, by wearing comfortable clothes and shoes and by adapting and adjusting to my new Bordeaux schedule! 

]]> 2017-09-29 06:15:53 UTC https://padlet.com/stella_roberts/6hhuximm79eb/wish/192336920 Question 6: You are staying in Paris for a few days. Name 3 places you will visit and what you expect to do there. Why do you want to see these? stella_roberts https://padlet.com/stella_roberts/6hhuximm79eb/wish/192337080 The first place I would like to visit during my time in Paris, is The Louvre. The Louvre is the world's largest art museum, and it's right here where I am visiting, in Paris! The Louvre houses many of the world's most famous masterpieces; including Da Vinci's 'Mona Lisa' and Théodrore Géricault's 19th Century oil painting, 'The Raft of Medusa.' During my time at the museum, I am able to choose a tour plan. I can have an audio tour, using a device, that will have audio playing telling me about the history behind each artpiece. I can have a tour lead by a tour-guide, a true expert in the details of each masterpiece. Excluding Tuesdays, the gallery is open every day of the week from 9 o'clock AM. The Louvre will be such an interesting place to visit! I already enjoy looking through museums, and The Louvre will be an amazing museum to look through.

After a busy morning wandering and marvelling in The Louvre, some fresh air is just what I need! The next place I am going to visit is the Jardin du Luxembourg. In English, Jardin du Luxembourg translates to Garden of Luxembourg. These beautifully landscaped gardens are filled with statues, monuments and fountains, and of course impeccably well-kept plants and flowers. Perhaps best of all, a stroll through this sweeping city park is completely free! The 17th century Jardin du Luxembourg is the second largest park in Paris, and is the garden of the French senate. This sprawling park is walking distance from most of Paris' main attractions. After a busy day in bustling Paris, a trip to Jardin du Luxembourg is the perfect way to unwind, read a book, have a picnic or just to watch the world go by.

The last place I wish to visit during my time in Paris, is the Notre Dame Cathedral. Notre Dame Cathedral, also referred to as Notre Dame de Paris, meaning our lady of Paris, is a Gothic cathedral. The cathedral was built during France's Gothic period in the 12th century. The cathedral sports large gargoyle statues and stained glass windows. It  was vastly damaged during the French Revolution, and was restorated in the 19th century. During my time at Notre Dame I will explore the intriguing gargoyles further in a Tower Tour. I'll climb the 422 steps around and around until I reach a landing where I can see the many gargoyles of the tower. I'd love to visit the Notre Dame Cathederal because it seems to have a very alluring and fascinating history. I adore learning about the dark and mysterious histories of places, and a trip to the Notre Dame Cathedral will definitely expand my knowledge. 

]]> 2017-09-29 06:17:08 UTC https://padlet.com/stella_roberts/6hhuximm79eb/wish/192337080 Question 7: You want to taste some french food. Name 3 foods you would like to eat and describe what they are made of. Why do you want to taste these? stella_roberts https://padlet.com/stella_roberts/6hhuximm79eb/wish/192337290 The first French dish that I would like to try is duck confit. In English 'confit' means 'candied.'  Duck confit consists of duck thighs that have been cooked in their own fat, until the meat is extremely soft and tender. Particularly in south-western France, the duck is seared until the skin is beautifully crisp. Duck confit is mainly served with a side of garlic potatoes that have been sautéed in duck fat. I have tried duck before and enjoyed it, so I would love to try a French version of the dish I have already tried. Also, I would love to try duck confit because it sounds simply scrumptious!

Along with duck confit, I would adore to taste-test steak-frites. Steak-frites is a meal that is made up of classic french-fry style chips and a piece of steak, often a rib eye that has been pan fried with butter. I have tasted both components of this dish seperately and it would be interesting to try them on a plate together.

After dining in a French feast, I hope I have room for desert because I would love to try paris-brest! Paris-brest is a ring shaped cake that is split and filled with praline flavoured ice-cream, and has yummy shredded almonds on top. This desert was created to celebrate the bicycle race between Paris and Brest. Apart from this treat being totally delicious, I think that tasting it would provide an opportunity to try something new and unique. Paris-brest is made of pastry, and pastry is not always used in sweet deserts, which intrigues me. ]]> 2017-09-29 06:18:37 UTC https://padlet.com/stella_roberts/6hhuximm79eb/wish/192337290 Question 8: You want to bring back a traditional French present for your friend. What will you choose? How much will it cost? stella_roberts https://padlet.com/stella_roberts/6hhuximm79eb/wish/192337468 During my travels in France I have noticed how prominent the wine industry is, so I decided to buy my friend a bottle of French wine. I have spent some of my trip in Paris ticking boxes on my bucket list, but I spent majority of my time in Bordeaux, so the wine I have chosen for my friend originates from Bordeaux. The white wine is called 'Grand Bateau Blanc.' In English the name of this wine means 'large white boat.'  This wine costs 7 Australian dollars, equating to 4.64 euros. ]]> 2017-09-29 06:19:52 UTC https://padlet.com/stella_roberts/6hhuximm79eb/wish/192337468 Question 9: Compared to Australia, what differences and similarities can you see while travelling in France? stella_roberts https://padlet.com/stella_roberts/6hhuximm79eb/wish/192898093 When greeting someone in France you are most likely to kiss the others cheeks once on each side, this is a common custom. Australia, however, usually greets with a handshake. I have noticed that buying, food especially, in France is alot cheaper, even after converting the euros into dollars. Following a food theme, eating in France is a symbol of togetherness and a favourite pastime. Most meals in France start with an éntree, followed by a main course, and then a desert. Dinners and lunches in Australia tend to be alot smaller.

Some similarities between my home country and France include; France and Australia are countires that both heavily practice the Christian religion. Both cultures share various styles of dancing, along with soccer being an extremely popular sport within the youth community. The legal age for drinking is 18 in both nations. ]]> 2017-10-02 09:06:20 UTC https://padlet.com/stella_roberts/6hhuximm79eb/wish/192898093 Question 10: What words can you see that you recognise? What words can you see in English? Why would there be English words in France? stella_roberts https://padlet.com/stella_roberts/6hhuximm79eb/wish/192898551 Not exclusively in France, but all over the world, English words are used in non-english speaking nations. Some phrases I can recognise include "Happy Hour" the English phrase that is commonly advertised within bars, a time in the day where all drinks are discounted, in France the phrase of the same meaning is pronounced "ah-pee-owar." The term weekend is hyphenated, 'week-end,' and used in France to convey the same meaning as in English. Other borrowed English words used in France include; jogging, interview/interviewer, job, brunch and football. I noticed that many English words were used in abundance in advertising and directional signage. Helpful prompts, like 'toilet' and 'airport' could be spotted to help English speaking tourists, like me, find our way around.]]> 2017-10-02 09:08:26 UTC https://padlet.com/stella_roberts/6hhuximm79eb/wish/192898551 Bibliography: stella_roberts https://padlet.com/stella_roberts/6hhuximm79eb/wish/192898857 See bottom for image references.
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References, images:
Bordeaux landscape: https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-osfKGwyNlrg/VZZH5UZNg2I/AAAAAAAAALU/bFjCmIq0drU/w506-h750/Bordeaux%2BM%25C3%25A9tropole.jpg
Charles de Gualle airport: http://themaritimeexplorer.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/CDG-aerialview.jpg
French currency: http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/multimedia/dynamic/01551/BL10EURO2_1293292f_1551078f.jpg
The Louvre: https://www.discoverwalks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/louvre-inside-big.jpg
Jardin de Luxembourg: https://en.parisinfo.com/var/otcp/sites/images/node_43/node_51/node_77884/node_77888/jardin-du-luxembourg-vue-sur-le-palais-%7C-630x405-%7C-%C2%A9-fotolia-thomas-launois/11885002-1-fre-FR/Jardin-du-Luxembourg-Vue-sur-le-Palais-%7C-630x405-%7C-%C2%A9-Fotolia-Thomas-Launois.jpg
Notre Dame Cathedral: http://justfunfacts.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/notre-dame-twin-towers.jpg
Duck confit: http://i.telegraph.co.uk/multimedia/archive/02316/stella-food-duck-c_2316902b.jpgv
Steak-frites: https://media.blueapron.com/recipes/2121/c_main_dish_images/1490637097-4-0002-2195/403_2PRE07-steak-frites-18311_WEB_Center_high_feature.jpg
Paris-brest: http://www.roadtopastry.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/Recipe-Paris-Brest-01.jpg 
Grand Bateau Blanc: http://fermentedgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/CHATEAU-BEYCHEVELLE-Grand-Bateau-Blanc.jpg
 


]]> 2017-10-02 09:09:53 UTC https://padlet.com/stella_roberts/6hhuximm79eb/wish/192898857 stella_roberts https://padlet.com/stella_roberts/6hhuximm79eb/wish/197072913 A stunning Bordeax landscape.]]> 2017-10-15 01:56:03 UTC https://padlet.com/stella_roberts/6hhuximm79eb/wish/197072913 stella_roberts https://padlet.com/stella_roberts/6hhuximm79eb/wish/197072979 An ariel view of the Charles de Gaulle airport.]]> 2017-10-15 01:58:12 UTC https://padlet.com/stella_roberts/6hhuximm79eb/wish/197072979 stella_roberts https://padlet.com/stella_roberts/6hhuximm79eb/wish/197073088 The French currency.]]> 2017-10-15 02:01:23 UTC https://padlet.com/stella_roberts/6hhuximm79eb/wish/197073088 stella_roberts https://padlet.com/stella_roberts/6hhuximm79eb/wish/197073154 The Louvre art museum and gallery, located in Paris.]]> 2017-10-15 02:03:11 UTC https://padlet.com/stella_roberts/6hhuximm79eb/wish/197073154 stella_roberts https://padlet.com/stella_roberts/6hhuximm79eb/wish/197074004 The breath-taking Jardin du Luxembourg.]]> 2017-10-15 02:27:05 UTC https://padlet.com/stella_roberts/6hhuximm79eb/wish/197074004 stella_roberts https://padlet.com/stella_roberts/6hhuximm79eb/wish/197074090 Notre Dame Cathedral.]]> 2017-10-15 02:29:02 UTC https://padlet.com/stella_roberts/6hhuximm79eb/wish/197074090 stella_roberts https://padlet.com/stella_roberts/6hhuximm79eb/wish/197074267 A mouth-watering dish of duck confit.]]> 2017-10-15 02:34:06 UTC https://padlet.com/stella_roberts/6hhuximm79eb/wish/197074267 stella_roberts https://padlet.com/stella_roberts/6hhuximm79eb/wish/197074387 Steak-frites.]]> 2017-10-15 02:37:52 UTC https://padlet.com/stella_roberts/6hhuximm79eb/wish/197074387 stella_roberts https://padlet.com/stella_roberts/6hhuximm79eb/wish/197074530 A sweet pastry desert, paris-brest.]]> 2017-10-15 02:42:54 UTC https://padlet.com/stella_roberts/6hhuximm79eb/wish/197074530 stella_roberts https://padlet.com/stella_roberts/6hhuximm79eb/wish/197074697 A bottle of Grand Bateau Blanc, a French gift for my friend.]]> 2017-10-15 02:48:46 UTC https://padlet.com/stella_roberts/6hhuximm79eb/wish/197074697