ℹ️ Useful information

Practical tips for your trip to France

VisaEU/Schengen — no visa for short stays

TippingService included; round up if pleased

CurrencyEuro (EUR)

LanguageFrench

Emergency112

Tap waterSafe to drink

Time zoneCET (UTC+1)

Best seasonMay–June, September; ski in winter

Power plugsType E, 230V

Getting aroundHigh-speed trains (TGV), metro, car hire

France is large and varied, from alpine peaks to Mediterranean beaches, linked by superb high-speed trains. The essentials: