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TRAVEL BASICS
A valid passport is required for all foreign nationals entering France and it is..
Health & SafetyFrance, like most of Western Europe is a fairly safe country to visit from a medical..
CurrencyIn France the currency used is the euro (symbol: €), and it is not common for other..
Weather & ClimateFrance has a diverse climate. Overall, most of the country, including Paris, enjoys..
Culture & CustomsThe French are generally regarded as being patriotic, peaceful, and polite, with a..
Language & CommunicationsThe predominant language spoken in France is (as one might expect) French, although there..
Transport & Getting AroundLike most developed western European countries, France is well served by an excellent..
Travel TipsLike most countries, France has its own idiosyncrasies and customs which visitors should..
Food & Eating GuideFrance is famous around the world for its food and wine, with top restaurants around the..
Timezone & ElectricityFrance is slightly to the east of the Greenwich meridian and is in the Central European..
DutyfreeIt is important to check with your travel agent for up to date information regarding duty..
states of France
From the sparkling waters of the Mediterranean to the snow covered southern alps, the Provence-Alpes Côte..
Normandy InformationNormandy in the north west of France is a wonderful blend of seaside and country culture which is made up of five..
Corsica InformationSouth east of France and west of northern Italy lies the intriguing island of Corsica. The island has over 1000..
Burgundy InformationLike the fine wines that are synonymous with the Burgundy region, this central area of France is rich, complex and..
Brittany InformationOn the western coast of France, thrust out into the Celtic Sea to the south of Englang, Brittany is a place full of..
Loire Valley InformationThe Loire Valley in the central west of France is made up of two regions, the Centre-Val de Loire and the Pays de la..
Picardy InformationPicardy has a strong cultural and architectural heritage that can be appreciated through its museums, cathedrals..
Champagne - Ardenne InformationThe home of champagne could only be welcoming. Accept its invitation and feast your eyes and taste buds! Champagne..
INDEX OF ALL states AND LOCATIONSVisa & Entry Requirements
A valid passport is required for all foreign nationals entering France and it is advisable to ensure that your passport has at least six months validity when visiting any foreign country.
Along with 24 other European countries, France is a signatory to the Schengen Convention. That means a visa to any other signatory state of the Schlengen Agreement is valid in France too (in most cases). No visa is required for citizens of other EU member states, and those of some selected nations with whom the European Union or France have special treaties can enter France for up to 90 days in a 180 day period without a visa. This includes Australian, New Zealand, Canadian and US citizens, among many others. Be aware that the 90 day limit runs concurrently across the whole of the Schengen zone and the countdown begins when entering any of the signatory countries. It does not reset when travelling into another country covered by the Schengen agreement.
Visas cannot be issued in France or a French Territory, so you must hold one before entry if required to do so. You may be required to show immigration officials that you have return or onward tickets and adequate means of support and accommodation upon entering France.
More info on the Schengen Agreement and travel documents for EU citizens can be found at http://europa.eu/travel/doc/index_en.htm
France does not currently charge a departure tax when leaving the country.
Visitors should be aware that a valid form of photo identity should be carried at all times.
As entry requirements may change from time to time it is strongly advised that you check with the department of foreign affairs or your local consulate or embassy for the current requirements.
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We strongly advise that all Australian travellers check the latest travel advice on the Australian Government Smart Traveller site.
Highlights of France
Paris is famous the world over, the "City of Love", and the "City of Light" is the capital of France and arguably the..
Nice InformationNice, it's Frances fifth largest city, and the capital and main centre of the famous Riviera region. Nice has long been..
Carcassonne InformationLocated in South West France, Carcassonne is dominated by a medieval walled city (“The old town”) which is..
Bordeaux InformationEveyone has heard the name Bordeaux, usually in association with it's famous wines, but this city which is located near..
Strasbourg InformationIn the far east of France right on the border to Germany, Strasbourg is among the top ten largest cities in the..
French Riviera/Alpes Maritimes InformationDown on the far south east of the French mainland is an extraordinary region which stretches from the Alps in the north..
Grenoble InformationOne of Europes favourite cities, Grenoble is in the south east of France just about 100 kilometres south west of..
Lyon InformationLyon’s Roman roots, rich Renaissance past and liberal present provide a fascinating historical cross section..
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