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This section intends to supply you with all the information
required so as to make your journey to France as satisfying as
possible.
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| U.S. citizens do not require a visa to enter
France for visits of less than three months. Travelers are allowed
to bring Pets as long as they have valid rabies vaccination certificates,
issued in French by a nationally licensed veterinarian of the departure
country. Pets must be vaccinated at least 30 days but less than one
year prior to the date of entry.
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| Local Tourist
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Office de Tourisme de Paris
127 ave. Champs-Elysees
75008 Paris
Phone (+33) 01-49-52-53-54
Fax (+33) 01-49-52-53-00
This agency operates branch offices at the train stations and the
Eiffel Tower. The central office is connected by telex to similar
centers in other French cities.
Local Time
France is 6 hours ahead of Eastern Time in the United States and
Canada.
Language
French is the official language, but English is widely understood
in major cities. English is studied for a minimum of four years
in French schools.
Electricity
220 V, 50Hz. The Continental two-round-pin plug is standard.
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| Travelers are not required
to pay duty on an appropriate amount of items for their personal use
during their visit. In addition, the following duty-free allowances
apply no more than 1 liter of liquor and 2 liters of wine; and 200
cigarettes or 50 cigars or 250 grams of tobacco. |
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| Banks are generally
open on weekdays (sometimes on Saturdays) from about 9:30 a.m. to
4:30 p.m., and most close for an hour or two between noon and 2. Some
banks charge a commission for money exchanges or cashing traveler’s
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| Tipping in France
is nearly as complicated as it is in the US. The following is a
guideline; it should help you in most situations. Hotels may add
up to 30% in service charges, depending on the hotel. Many restaurants
automatically add a 15 percent gratuity and diners are expected
to add 5 to 7 percent more for the waiter in higher end establishments.
In less formal dining arenas an additional few additional Euro are
acceptable, and where the service fee is not included 15% will suffice.
Suggested tips for cloakroom and washroom attendants are €.50-€1
and for wine stewards €2-€3. Museum and tour guides appreciate
a tip of €1.50, and for gas station attendants tipping is not
necessary for petrol fill ups or oil checks. €1.50 is appropriate
for checking the tires though. Taxi drivers typically expect 10%
of the final fare.
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| Museums: Typical museum
hours are 9:30 a.m. to 5 or 6 p.m., with lunchtime closings from noon
to 2 p.m. common. Many museums are closed Tuesdays and Sunday mornings.
Restaurants: Lunchtime is 12:30 or 1 p.m. Dinner is generally around
8 p.m. Shopping: Normal business hours are from 9:30 a.m. to 5 or
6 p.m., often with a break between noon and 2 p.m. Large stores in
big towns typically do not close for lunch. Small stores may open
before 9:30 a.m. and close later than 6. |
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