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| Things to know |
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Entry requirements
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| Depending on your nationality, the duration and the reason for your stay in France, it may be necessary for you to obtain a visa before leaving. |
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Tourism Tax
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| France, visitors are usually asked to pay a tourism tax or a flat-rate tourism tax |
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Discover France for Less!
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| The summer days make you want to travel, but what if you can't afford it? In France there are many good deals to travel for less.
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| During your stay |
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Language
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| The national language of France is French. |
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Museums
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| Here you will find the main national museums and their closing day. |
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Shopping
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| Duty-free shopping, Food, Other shops... |
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Restaurants
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| At the restaurant, eat at all hours, for every taste, tipping… |
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Accommodation
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| French hotels are approved and checked by official authorities, and classified into six categories. |
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| Life in France |
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Public and School Holidays
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| In France there are 10 public holidays: January 1, April 17, May 1, May 8, May 25, July 14, August 15, November 1, November 11, and December 25.
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Currency - money
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| As of January 1, 2002, the euro (€) replaced the national currency of
12 countries within the European Union. |
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Health
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| In case of emergency, Look after yourself, At the chemist’s... |
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Climate
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| France has the benefit of a temperate, rather agreeable climate... |
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| News |
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Courchevel Winter News
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| With the opening of three new luxurious 4 star hotels plus the release of the exclusive Lacroix/Courchevel Ski prototype, this has never been a better destination for the ideal winter excursion.
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Just North of Provence
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| But to the adventurous soul, a trip just north of Provence is a glimpse into the village culture that is uniquely French. Just above Provence lies the lesser-known area of the Drôme, named for its principal river, which rambles across the département from the eastern bank of the Rhône until debouching above the town of Luc in Provence. People are beginning to refer to the Drôme as 'Northern Provence', |
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High-speed TGV train to Eastern France operational June 10th!
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| One week after the French broke the new world speed record for steel-wheel-on-steel-rails (357 mph) and 60 days before the start of commercial service, tickets and schedules for the newest high-speed TGV* rail line, TGV East, are available from Rail Europe. |
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