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France Travel Guide

Paris Capital
EUR Currency
French Language
+33 Calling Code
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Entry Requirements

Visa Overview Schengen Visa Required For Some Nationalities.
Passport Validity 6 Months
Digital Forms Passenger locator form, Health declaration
Cash Declaration Limit $10000 Usd
Alcohol/Tobacco Limits 1l Alcohol, 200 Cigarettes

Safety & Security

Safety Rating Medium
Travel Advisory Exercise Caution
Pickpocketing Risk High
Night Safety Safe
Common Scams
  • Pickpocketing in tourist areas
  • Fake charity scams

Health & Medical

Emergency Number 17
Response Speed Fast
English-Speaking Doctors Common
Pharmacy 24h Common
Upfront Payment Required

Getting Around

Public Transport Excellent
Ride-sharing Apps Uber, Bolt
Navigation Apps Google Maps, Waze
Night Transport Safety Safe

Money & Payments

Cash vs Card Card Widely Accepted
Mobile Payments Apple Pay,google Pay,local App
ATM Availability High
Tipping 10-15% Expected In Restaurants.
Estimated Daily Budget (USD)
Backpacker: $50 Tourist: $120 Family: $300

Culture & Etiquette

Dress Code Dress Smartly In Restaurants.
Public Affection Accepted
Alcohol/Drug Policy Strict
Topics to Avoid
PoliticsReligion

Essential Phrases

Basics & Politeness
Hello
Bonjour
Bohn-zhoor
Goodbye
Au revoir
Oh ruh-vwahr
Please
S'il vous plaît
Seel voo pleh
Thank you
Merci
Mehr-see
Sorry
Désolé
Day-zoh-lay
Communication & Understanding
Do you speak English?
Parlez-vous anglais?
Par-lay voo ahn-glay?
I don’t understand
Je ne comprends pas
Zhuh nuh kom-prahn pah
Can you speak slowly, please?
Pouvez-vous parler lentement, s'il vous plaît?
Poo-vay voo par-lay lahnt-mohn, seel voo pleh?
Can you help me, please?
Pouvez-vous m'aider, s'il vous plaît?
Poo-vay voo meh-day, seel voo pleh?
What does this mean?
Que signifie cela?
Kuh see-nee-fee suh-lah?

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