French Businesses & Economy
- Semester Project: Les Entreprises Franco-AmericainesLAN200 French II assignment DUE DATE le 15 novembre 2023
- Choose Your CompanySelect a company from the list or choose your own. Put your name next to your selected company. Ask your professor to approve.
- MLA Citations Quick GuideThis guide has examples of how to cite different sources in MLA style.
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Company Histories
International Directory of Company Histories by Call Number: HD2721 .D36ISBN: 9781558623934Publication Date: 2000-08-05This series provides detailed information about company histories. Look in the geographic index under "France" for a list of French companies.
General Information
Look at these resources for general information about the economy.
- France's Economy: Britannica articleThis article gives a good overview of all aspects of France's economy and the industries of different geographical regions.
- Countries, Peoples, & CulturesChoose the Western Europe volume.
- World Geography and Culture Online This link opens in a new windowUse the pull down menu to find France. Look at "Economy"
- CIA World FactbookFind out general information about France's economy and GDP.
Useful Websites: French & International
- EurostatStatistics from the European Union
- National Institute of Statistics & Economic Studies (INSEE)Statistics and economic information from the French government.
- Business FranceSite with many links about France's industries. Under "Discover France" click on "Media" for kits and annual reports.
- UN Comtrade DatabaseGlobal trade data.
- International Trade Statistics Yearbook from UN ComtradeSee pages 142-143 for France (including Monaco).
- International Monetary Fund (IMF)Data and reports.
Library Databases
- Statista This link opens in a new windowUse the Industry Reports and Country Reports. Also, search by keyword.
- ProQuest Research Library This link opens in a new windowIn Advanced Search: Search "france" as a keyword and specify the document type "industry report". Add other keywords to describe your industry.
- Hoover's Company Information This link opens in a new windowDetailed company profiles and industry information, as well as business news.
- Academic Search Premier (EBSCOhost) This link opens in a new windowSearch this general database with keywords "france" and the industry you are researching.
- Reference Solutions This link opens in a new windowFind basic information on U.S. and Canadian businesses and residents.
- Business Source Elite This link opens in a new windowJournal and magazine articles in all disciplines of business, including marketing, management, accounting, finance and economics.
U.S. Government Websites
- Congressional Reports ServiceSearch using keyword "France" and limit to "Trade & International Finance"
- USDA Foreign Agricultural ServiceSee GAIN reports for French agricultural products.
Employment
- Article: "Work in France: Finding a Job in France"Tips about finding employment in France, including job websites.
- French American Chamber of CommerceLearn about the FACC American Outbound program for working in France for up to 18 months.
Company Information in France
- Searching Business Registers in FranceThis European Union site explains how to find and use French business registers.
- InfogreffeCompany information including address, type of business, profit/loss figures, workforce numbers, and more. (In French and English)
- National Industrial Property Insitute (INPI)Limited company information for those companies on the Trade and Companies Register with other jurisdictions.
- Sirene RegistrySearch for basic company information. (English)
SIREN = unique business identification number
SIRET= identification number for each establishment of a company
The main trading companies in France take one of the following structures:
- a SAS is a société par actions simplifiée which means a simplified joint-stock company typically used by small and medium-sized businesses;
- a SARL is a société à responsabilité limitée which means a limited liability company again typically used by small and medium-sized businesses; and
- a SA is a société anonyme which means a classic joint-stock company typically used by large businesses.
All three of these structures provide their shareholders with limited liability protection up to the amount of their shareholding.
It is also possible to register a SE (Société Européenne), which means a public company registered in accordance with the corporate law of the European Union. However, this is very rare in France and a current example is Christian Dior.
From: https://www.loganpartners.com/where-to-find-out-information-about-new-supplier-in-france/
Another term is: société en nom collectif which is a general partnership (or trading partnership) with specific legal regulations. See here for a full explanation.
Regions of France
General Information about the Regions
- Regions of France: Official Tourism SiteDiscover characteristics of France's regions.
- Map of France's Regions (in French!)Click on the region's name on the map to learn more about each region's geography, population, and more.
- Regions of France from About-France.comDiscover the 13 regions of France in this travel and tourism guide.
- Interactive Map of the 13 Regions of FranceClick on a region to see information about the region's industry, links to tourism sites, and a list of major cities. Click on the city name to see historical and industry information about that specific city.
Official Region Sites
- Pays de la Loire Region (in French!)This site is the official site of the Pays de la Loire region and offers current information about all aspects of the region including culture, sports, politics, and news.
- Provence-Alpes-Cotes d'Azur Region (in French!)This is the official site of the PACA region. Find current information about the region such as culture, politics, and economic development.
- Bretagne Region (in French & Breton!)This is the official site for Bretagne. See links for current news, cultural information, and more.
- Grand Est Region (in French!)This official site of the region Grand Est (Alsace Champagne-Ardenne Lorraine) offers current news, industry information, and more.
- Auvergne-Rhone Alpes Region (in French!)This official site for Auvergne-Rhone Alpes has news, cultural information, industry information, and more.
- Bourgogne-Franche Comte Region (in French!)This is the official site for this region. Discover news, industry and cultural information, and more.
- Hauts de France Region (in French!)This is the official site for Hauts de France Region. The site has news and information for all aspects of the region.
- Ile de France Region (in French!)This is the official site for Ile de France Region.
Dialects & Languages
- Languages & Dialects in FranceThis site lists dialects in France.
- 11 Native Languages That Are Disappearing in FranceRead about native languages in different French regions.
- Different Regions of France Have Different AccentsThis article gives an overview of some of France's regional accents.
- A Look at the Languages & Dialects of FranceThis site gives information about France's dialects and other languages as well as links to other useful resources.
Cuisine by Region
- French Cooking by RegionThis site gives examples of culinary specialties by region.
- Essential French Food Vocabulary: Regional CuisinesLearn about specialties from each region, and how to order them in French.
- Regions of France Famous for FoodThis article from USA Today highlights certain regions and their culinary specialties.
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Example of a citation for a website in MLA style:
"Pays de la Loire - A Regional Guide." About-France.com, about-france.com/regions/pays-loire.htm. Article. Accessed 25 Feb. 2018.