>While all certification cards are supposed to be accepted
>internationally, I have HEARD that PADI cards not accepted by about 50%
>of the operators in France.
>
>Good luck,
>
>Bill Johnson

If it were up to me, no PADI cards would be accepted anywhere. Your PADI card
should come with a real instructor to hold your hand and make sure you don't
kill yourself on your first 20 or so dives.