Addressing a letter to france?

Question

Hiiii! I have a penpal in france, and she gave me her address and I'm going to write a letter ^^

Soo, I was wondering how to address it. She gave me the info I just don't know ho wto put it on the envelope. Can someone give me an example?

Also, she never told me her last name :/ Can i still send it without her last name?

Does it cost money to send a letter to france, and how many stamps do i need?

please answer all, thanks :x

Answer 1

If you don't have her last name it is  going to be difficult.

The address is written the same way as in the US

Name

Number, street

Post code, town

Country

But if your penpal lives in a big building her first name is not enough.

Answer 2

Take your letter, once you have addressed it (as already shown) to the post office.  they will weigh it for you and tell you how much to pay.  If you can, try to get a pretty stamp, because that's one of the neat things about being a penpal, is getting neat stamps.  

Also, go to a paper store and buy some "onion skin" paper.  It weighs less, so you can write more, and still pay the same (it doesn't take much to put a surcharge on an international letter).  Or, if you want to write shorter letters, you can get an aerogramme (I'm pretty sure you can still do this).  It is a paper/envelope all in one, and it costs less than an ordinary letter, because you can't put any more sheets in it.  it folds up and seals all on it's own.

Or, you can get pretty postcards of your area, because penpals often like to see where you live, too.  They are cheaper to send, but they are limited in space (of course) and there's no privacy.

mix it up, and enjoy your friendship.

Answer 3

I can help you out here, my best friend lives in France.

You should probably try to get her last name...

You'll need an international stamp, they are about $1 at the post office.

OK EXAMPLE:

Fabien Hunsinger

29 rue de la lignere

37589 St cyr/Loire

FRANCE