Practical Info A–Z
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Medical Care
France's healthcare system is among the best in the world (WHO ranking: 1st place — yes, really). For EU citizens with…
Banks & Money
France is a Euro country — no currency exchange is needed for travelers from the Eurozone. Card payment is widespread a…
Shopping
France offers everything from hypermarkets to boutiques — and the shopping culture differs significantly from Germany.…
Holidays
France has 11 public holidays (jours fériés). On holidays, banks, authorities, many shops, and some restaurants are clo…
Internet & Phone
Since June 15, 2017 , "Roam like at home" applies in the EU — German, Austrian, and Swiss mobile customers (Switzerland…
Climate & Best Travel Time
Thanks to its geographical diversity, France has several climate zones — the best travel time strongly depends on where…
LGBTQ+
France is one of the world's most liberal countries for LGBTQ+ travelers. Same-sex marriage ( mariage pour tous ) has b…
Emergencies
In an emergency, stay calm and dial the correct number. Emergency Numbers Number Service When to Call? 112 European Eme…
Opening Hours
France's opening hours follow their own rhythm — and the lunch break is no legend, but sacred. Typical Opening Hours Sh…
Post
La Poste is the French postal service — recognizable by its yellow-blue logo. It is surprisingly reliable and offers ba…
Safety
France is a generally safe travel destination for tourists. The most common problems are petty crime — especially pickp…
Electricity
France uses 230 V AC, 50 Hz — identical to Germany, Austria, and Switzerland. The sockets are Type E (French standard w…
Tipping
In France, tipping (pourboire) in gastronomy is already included in the price — every bill states "service compris" (se…
Toll (Péage)
Most French motorways (Autoroutes, "A" roads) are toll roads . France has one of the most expensive toll systems in Eur…
Customs
Within the EU , there are no customs checks — you can freely import and export goods for personal use. However, there a…
Strikes
France is a strike-prone country — this is not a cliché, but a reality and democratic tradition. For travelers, strikes…
Smoking
Since 2007, a comprehensive smoking ban has been in place in France in all public buildings, restaurants, bars, cafés,…
Accessibility
Since 2005, France has a law on accessibility (loi handicap), which obliges all public buildings and means of transport…
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