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Transportation

TaxiTransportation in France
Getting around by car, taxi, train, bike, subway, bus, and more...

 
 
Flying to and around France
Flying to France? Headed for multiple destinations? Check out this handy guide for information on airports and airlines serving France's various cities and regions.
 
Renting a Car and Driving in France
Renting a car is one of the best ways to see France. Click here for tips and rental agencies that will make your rental experience a breeze.
 
New legislation relating to safety jackets
Reflective jackets compulsory from 1 July 2008 in France
 
Traveling to, from, and around France by train
The train is a fast, easy, affordable, and comfortable way to travel all over France.
Know Before You Go
Entry requirements
Information on visas, passports, customs, and bringing your pets to France.
French diplomatic bureaus in the United States
Take note of these useful addresses
French Public and School Holidays
Make sure you are aware of the most important dates of the French calendar.
Regional climates in France
Check the climate in the various regions of France before planning your trip.
Accommodations - Hotel Information
There are over 18,300 hotels, inns and motels in France.
Financial matters
Key information on the Euro, currency exchange, banking in France, tipping, ATMS, and more.
Tourism Tax
Information on France's tourism tax
Time zones
How to calculate time differences depending on location and season
Other FAQs
Electricity requirements, discount activities, access for the physically challenged, ecotourism, campsites, private home rentals, lost and found items...
While in France
Prices of day-to-day Items in France
Consult this handy table to figure out the cost of your day-to-day needs in France, from groceries, to shampoo, to movie and subway tickets.
Tax-Free Shopping in France
Did you know you can receive a refund for the tax you pay on items bought during your stay in France? Click here to learn more about the Global Refund Tax-Free Shopping Service.
Meals
What and when to eat in France
In case of emergency
Contacting the police, your country's embassy, or emergency services in France
Staying healthy during your visit to France
Information on pharmacies, doctor's visits, and emergency contacts in France.
Keeping in Touch by Mail, Phone, Internet, and Fax
Information on staying in touch while in France.
Entertainment
Museums, monuments, bars, clubs, theater, cinema...
Inexpensive France
Discover the wide range of budget-friendly travel options in France!
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