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France
Tourist Board

Maison de la France
178 Piccadilly
London W1J 9AL
Telephone: 09068 244 123 (60p/min)
Fax: +44 207 493 6594
Email: info.uk@franceguide.com
URL: http://www.franceguide.com

Dialling Code - 33

Useful numbers
Police - 17
Ambulance - 18
Fire - 15

Time Zone
GMT/UTC +1 (Central European Time)
Currency - Euro


Visas

EU, the USA, Canada, Australia, New Zealand and Israel nationalities do not require visas to enter France as tourists for up to three months. Contact the tourist office for more information.
 
Average Weather
France Jan. Feb. Mar. Apr. May Jun. Jul. Aug. Sep. Oct. Nov. Dec.
°C 3 4 7 10 13 16 19 19 16 11 6 5
 
Attractions

France is a country filled with world famous sites, beautiful scenery and the most exquisite champagne and wine…

An exhilarating ride through one of the most fascinating city in the world, Paris consists of famous sites such as Le Louvre, Eiffel Tower, Champs Elysees, Sacre Coeur, Notre Dame, Arc de Triumphe, Disneyland Paris, Montmartre, Montparnasse and Centre Pompidou. From romantic walks along the Seine to the celebrated sites Paris is a must see city.

The Cannes Film Festival in May is filled with sparkle and glitter be it from stars who shine or from the flash of the camera. This is essential for cine goers across the world.

Seeking adventure? Don’t look any further than the town of Chamonix. With stunning sites of Mont Blanc, a ride on the world's highest cable car, skiing, hiking, mountain biking, parasailing and ice-skating – a thrill not to be missed.

Other cities to visit are Nice, Monte Carlo, Toulouse, Lyon and Bordeaux.

 
Travel/Roads

Road: Drive on the right hand side of the road.
Driving Age: 18
Seat belts: It is illegal not to wear a seat belt both in the front and back.

More Information:
Drivers who have passed their test within two years are restricted to speeds of below 110kph on motorways, 100kph on urban motorways and 80kph outside built up areas. The roads are in good condition and there are regular service stations on the main roads.

Items required in France :
• Warning triangle
• Flash light
• First aid box

Speed Limits:

Toll Motorways: 80mph/130 kph Wet Weather Limits
Dual Carriageways & Non Toll Motorways: 68mph/110kph Dual Carriageways & Non Toll Motorways: 62mph/100kph
Paris ring Road: 49mph/80kph Toll Motorways: 68mph/110kph
Outside built-up areas: 55mph/90kph Other Roads: 49mph/80kph
In Towns: 31mph/50kph    
 
     
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