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Visa Requirements

A valid passport is required for all foreign nationals entering France and it is..

Travel Health

France, like most of Western Europe is a fairly safe country to visit from a medical..

Local Currency

In France the currency used is the euro (symbol: €), and it is not common for other..

Weather

France has a diverse climate. Overall, most of the country, including Paris, enjoys..

Local Customs

The French are generally regarded as being patriotic, peaceful, and polite, with a..

Languages

The predominant language spoken in France is (as one might expect) French, although there..

Transport Options

Like most developed western European countries, France is well served by an excellent..

Travel Tips

Like most countries, France has its own idiosyncrasies and customs which visitors should..

Local Food

France is famous around the world for its food and wine, with top restaurants around the..

Local Timezones

France is slightly to the east of the Greenwich meridian and is in the Central European..

Dutyfree Limits

It is important to check with your travel agent for up to date information regarding duty..

Local Timezones

France is slightly to the east of the Greenwich meridian and is in the Central European Timezone, being one hour ahead of Greenwich Mean Time (GMT +1) in the winter months starting the last Sunday in October, and shifted forward one hour (GMT +2) in the summer months, starting on the last Sunday in March.

In France, electricity is supplied at 220 to 230V 50Hz. Outlets are CEE7/5 (protruding male earth pin) and accept either CEE 7/5 (Grounded), CEE 7/7 (Grounded) or CEE 7/16 (non-grounded) plugs. Travellers from the UK, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand, Denmark, Italy, Switzerland and other countries using 230V 50Hz which use different plugs simply require a plug adaptor to use their appliances in France. Plug adaptors for plugs from the US and UK are available from electrical and "do-it-yourself" stores. Multi adaptors can also usually be found at these stores or at airports or travel shops.

Highlights of France

Paris Information

Paris, arguably the most famous city on earth, is the capital of France and is located on the river Seine in the..

Nice Information

Located in the French Riviera on Frances southern Mediterranean coast, Nice is one of the most popular holiday..

Carcassonne Information

Carcassonne has twice been included in UNESCO's World Heritage List – once in 1996 for the Canal du Midi and again in..

Arc de Triomphe Information

The Arc de Triomphe today stands at the centre of a the worlds largest traffic roundabout at the intersection of 12..

Eiffel Tower Information

The tallest building in Paris is also one of the worlds most recognised monuments and has become a symbol of all things..

Louvre Information

The Musée du Louvre is a landmark building in the centre of Paris, it is located at one end of of the Champs-Elysées..

Notre Dame Information

Translated from the French and meaning 'Our Lady of Paris', Notre Dame de Paris is a classic example of French Gothic..

Fontaine-de-Vaucluse Information

Fontaine-de-Vaucluse is an intriguing location in the south of France 25 kilometres to the east Avignon. It is built..

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