too bad the Euro currency system does not include postage stamps! Actually you need to buy postage stamps in the country from where you are mailing your postcards. That is both because tariffs are different from state to state and the national mail systems in Europe are all private enterprises now. Enjoy your trip to France and don't worry about being mistreated by the French; nice and behaving people are always welcomed even at the most difficult times, and a single person doesn't represent a whole nation. Bye

Paolo Trieste, Italy