Important Information About France
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Capital
Paris Time zone France is on Central European Time (UTC +1) for part of the year and Central European Summer Time (UTC +2) for the rest of the year. Click here for the current time in France. Connect Need to text, make calls, or access the internet while traveling? This post explains how to buy a prepaid SIM card in France. |
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Electricity
230V, 50Hz, Type C / Type E Get the Ceptics World Power Plug Adapter Travel Set for your trip to Europe! Country code +33 Emergencies Ambulance 15 Fire 18 Police 17 |
Holidays
Some businesses and government offices may be closed on public holidays in France. Public services and transportation schedules may also be affected.
Entry
The IATA Travel Centre portal can tell you if you need a visa to enter France or if your passport is sufficient. If you do need a visa, the portal will direct you to the official application site.
Language
The official language of France is French. Want to learn the language before you go? Find a teacher on italki.
Money
France's basic monetary unit is the Euro (EUR). Click here for current exchange rates from XE.com.
Some businesses and government offices may be closed on public holidays in France. Public services and transportation schedules may also be affected.
Entry
The IATA Travel Centre portal can tell you if you need a visa to enter France or if your passport is sufficient. If you do need a visa, the portal will direct you to the official application site.
Language
The official language of France is French. Want to learn the language before you go? Find a teacher on italki.
Money
France's basic monetary unit is the Euro (EUR). Click here for current exchange rates from XE.com.
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