France travel guide

Check out our France travel guide for all you need to know before you go.  Get the low down on visas, how to get there, things to see and places to go, not-to-be-missed events, France tourism information and some handy phrases that will have you yarning with the locals in no time, oui oui!

France – home to the Eiffel tower, froggie-legged treats, French berets, and of course French-speaking folks.  Yup they’ve got all that, but heaps more too!  It’s impossible not to like France whether it is the chic boulevards of Paris, the sparkling ski slopes of the Alps, sunlit vineyards and sun-baked beaches, the glamorous jet-set lifestyle of the Mediterranean or coffee and croissants in an undiscovered village.

France Information: fast facts

Population 60,742,000

Languages spoken

French
Currency Name: Euro
Code: EUR
Symbol: €
Electricity The electric current in Italy is 230V and the cycle is 50Hz.  Two-pin plugs are widely used.
Time zones GMT + 1 (Central Europe time)
Daylight savings means the clocks go forward one hour on the last Sunday in March and go back one hour on the last Sunday of the following October.
Country dialling code +33
Weights & measures Metric

Climate

France climate

Summer or winter, autumn or spring?  When is the best time to visit France?  Find out now. View more

Currency

French currency

It's always a good idea to budget for your trip to France so you don't run out of money.  Check out our sample prices and current France dollar exchange rates to help you budget better.
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France Health & safety

Health & safety in France

Be safe, not sorry!  Find out about France's health services before you go, as well as travel travel insurance, vaccinations and more with our handy France travel guide. View more

Travel

Travel to & around France

Find advice, and our top flight deals on getting to France.  Read our handy STA Travel guide on getting to and around France.  View more

Local speak

Speak like the French

Wanna fit in with the locals?  Get a few of these phrases under you belt and you'll soon be speaking like the French! View more

History & society

France history & society

Discover more about the history and culture of France before you take your trip. View more

Visa

France visa requirements

Get all your France work and tourist visa information right here!  Whether you're wanting to go on holiday or you're keen to work, you'll find all you need to know before you go about French visas. 
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Hints & tips

France travel hints & tips

Have the time of your life when you visit France but make sure you respect the local culture.  Check out our hints and tips to give you a head start at avoiding a culture clash.
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Attractions

Attractions in France

Check out our list of France's top attractions.  Don't miss these places to see and visit when you go sightseeing around France. View more

Traveller reviews

France traveller reviews

Get advice straight from the horses' mouth.  What better way to research your trip to France than from other travellers! View more

*The Small Print
We’ve tried to make this destination guide as accurate as possible but please double check the essentials like visas, health and safety, airport information etc with the relevant authorities before you travel.  STA Travel takes no responsibility for loss, injury or inconvenience caused as a result of this guide.  All prices listed are in the currency of the destination, unless otherwise stated.

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