Practical guide
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Prepare holidays
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Practical information |
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LANGUAGE
- French is the official language
- Everyone working in the tourist industry speaks English.
PASSPORTS AND VISAS
British nationals need a full valid passport. Certain nationalities require a visa. For further information consult your Embassy or nearest French Consulate in advance.
TELEPHONE
To dial France from abroad :
dial 33 then the 9 digit number .
Within France :
dial the 10 digit number of the person you are calling.
BANK HOLIDAYS IN 2007/2008
There are 9 public holidays when banks,
public services, shops and most offices
are closed, except in resorts: 01/01,
Easter Monday (24/03), 1st and 8/05,
14/07, 15/08, 1st and 11/11 and 25/12.
ELECTRICITY
220 volts
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France at a glance |
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STATISTICS
France :
- Population 61,5 million.
Capital, Paris.
At 4,810 metres the Mont Blanc is the highest summit in Western Europe..
CURRENCY
1 livre sterling (GBP) = 1.48 € (EUR)
1 euro (EUR) = 0.67 livre sterling (GBP)
Banks and cash machines are available in ski resorts.
All major credit cards are widely accepted. |
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UNITED KINGDOM |
For all information
FRENCH TOURIST OFFICE /
MAISON DE LA FRANCE
178 Piccadilly
LONDON - W1J 9AL
Tel : +44 (0)9068 244 123
(calls cost 60p per minute at all times)
E-mail : info.uk@franceguide.com www.franceguide.com |
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IRELAND |
For all information
FRENCH TOURIST OFFICE /
MAISON DE LA FRANCE IRELAND
Phone : +353 15 60 235 235
(calls cost 15 cents per minute at all times)
E-Mail : info.ie@franceguide.com |
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About the resorts
Tourist Office : in each resort you will find a Tourist Office whose staff will be able to answer any questions you may have.
General opening times of Tourist Offices in resort :
9.00am - 7.00pm |
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Weather and safety information
• For information on weather conditions contact the Tourist Office.
• www.meteo.fr |
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