France Travel Tips - Travel Advice

TRAVEL ADVICE

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..

Travel Tips

Like most countries, France has its own idiosyncrasies and customs which visitors should be aware of and respect. Loud, crass and inappropriate behaviour will get a cool response from the French, as will rudeness.

Over the years, Parisians have gained a somewhat undeserved reputation as being haughty and resentful towards tourists. This is generally a myth, but one should also consider that the local residents live fast paced lives in a busy city with millions of tourists unable to communicate effectively asking for directions and other information. It’s quite understandable that at least some locals would just prefer not to become involved in potentially difficult interactions.

In the same vein, the French living outside of Paris do not respond favourably to the assumption that all French people are like Parisians. As for personal safety is concerned, using both your own common sense and trusted local advice is generally the best way of staying safe and out of trouble.

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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