France travel information
France has an enormous amount to offer the traveller, and due to a highly efficient public transport system, is a very easy country in which to get around. The French are passionate about their culture, and visitors to the country should be prepared to ‘do as the French do’. France is by and large a safe country to visit, and medical facilities are exceptional.
A number of bomb attacks have been carried by a Corsican nationalist group, and there have been threats of terrorist activity from other sources, so we recommend that travellers check up-to-date information on the Foreign & Commonwealth Office site before visiting France.
http://www.fco.gov.uk
The Footprint Guides website offers up-to-date warnings and advice for travellers to France, as well as useful France travel information. This includes practical advice for independent and budget travellers, and an update of recovery from natural disasters.
http://www.footprintguides.com/
Regarding health concerns and recommended vaccinations required against tropical diseases and other risks, the MD Travel Health site offers comprehensive information, and advice (updated daily) on a variety of health issues and precautions for travelling in France.
http://www.MDtravelhealth.com
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Essentials
Visas: EU citizens, and citizens of the US, Canada, Australia, New Zealand and Israel do not need visa for visits of up to 90 days.
Season: March – June, September - October
Money: Euro
Language: French
Emergency #: Police - 17; Fire - 18; Ambulance - 15