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FRANCE

Continent

Europe

Language

Dutch, French and German

Currency

Euro = €

1 euro = 1.05 dollars

Capital

Paris

Habitants

68 Million

Best time to visit

France is an all-year travel destination, but the peak season would be between June and August in the summer months. July is the busiest month in summer, because of the start of the summer vacation around Europe. The summer is so popular, because of the pleasant temperatures, and longer days.

Winter

December - March

Winter is best known for the cold, but also the start of all the Christmas markets. France is also a perfect country to go skiing.

Spring

April - May

During these months, you will get a chance to do some amazing hikes, but with less money spent as it’s shoulder season. The weather will also not be as hot as in the summer months.

Summer

June - August

This will be the busiest time to visit France (especially the south), but you’ll also have the best chance of good weather to do some hikes or visit the famous cities. The downside would be the prices that will increase.

Autumn

September - November

Fall is an excellent time to visit France, because of the colorful foliage at the hiking trails! As a bonus, it’s less expensive to see, but this period has more rainfall, so you won’t be able to do everything.

Practical information

Do you need a passport?

People from the Schengen area or the European Union can enter France with a valid identity card. Other people need to have a valid passport.

Do you need a visum?

Depends on your country of origin (click here to find out if you need a visa)

What plugs do France use?

France uses the power plug sockets that are of type E. The standard voltage is 230 V and the frequency is 50 Hz

Can you use dataroaming in France?

As an European, you can use your own SIM card. Everyone outside the European Union will need to buy a local SIM.

Can you use your credit card/visa everywhere?

Credit and debit cards are widely accepted. And there are a lot of ATM’s spread throughout Belgium!

Is France safe?

Absolutely! France is an extremely safe country. You just need to follow precautions, especially in big cities and everything will be fine. Pickpocketing would be mostly happening in bigger cities like Paris

Is it easy to take public transportation in France?

It’s quite easy to take public transportation around France as it has a very extensive network of trains and buses. So it shouldn’t be a problem to travel around the country without a car.

What is the budget for France?

France is a mid-range country so expect to spend around €50 – €100 a day, depending of how much luxury you want. It’s hard to put an exact number on this as it really depends on your activities, accommodations and transportation.

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