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tourist information france, car hire
france - car
hire in France - and
florida, france, greece, italy, majorca, orlando, portugal, spain, tenerife -
including Paris airport |
Tourist Information
France is twice the size of Great Britain with a
coastline of 3120 kilometres, beaches on three seas, mountains ranges,
wilderness areas and thousands of acres of unspoilt French countryside.
For more information visit the official web site
of the French Tourist Office at http://www.franceguide.com
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Population:
59 million
Capital City: Paris
People: French
Religion: Roman Catholic, Protestant and Muslim
Language: French |
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Time
Difference: GMT+1
Health Risks: no significant health risks
Flight Times from the UK: 1-2 hours
Currency: Euro |
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Banks: Banks are open from 10:00 to 17:00, Monday
through Friday in the Paris area and Tuesday through Saturday elsewhere (closed
between 13:00 and 15:00) some are open on Saturday morning. Please note that
bank will close earlier on the days before holidays. |
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Tipping:
It
is customary to tip taxi drivers, waiters, doormen, porters, cinema ushers,
guides and hairdressers.
Tourist Office phone
number: Visit http://www.franceguide.com
for local Tourist Information contact numbers
Currency Converter: CLICK
HERE to check the latest currency rates of exchange
For Weather in France: CLICK
HERE
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