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London & Paris - Hosted Tour
Tour Code: LAP
10 Day Trip
Per person rates from:
$2799 East Coast
Rate above is before discount . Some taxes, fees additional. Read More.
Terms and Conditions
Departures are available from December 2007 through December 2008.
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France
Preparing Getting there Experiencing
Passports and Visas
Electricity
Money Matters
Packing Tips
Passports and Visas
A valid passport is required by all foreign visitors to France. Nationals of the EU, the USA, Canada, New Zealand, Australia and Israel do not require visas to visit France as tourists for up to three months. With the exception of a handful of other European countries, everyone else must have a visa.
Money Matters
The currency in France is the euro, formerly the French Franc. Check current exchange rates before traveling. Visa, Mastercard and American Express credit cards, and travelers checks are widely accepted throughout the country, however cash will be easier outside the large cities, so plan accordingly. Currency exchange agents are located in the major cities and tourist areas (American Express, Thomas Cook). ATM machines are located at all major banks, but may be limited to bank hours and possibly closed on weekends in the smaller towns. Larger cities should have 24-hour ATM machines.
Electricity
Electricity in France is 220 volts, 50 cycle AC, as compared to 110 volts, 60 cycle AC in the U.S. When taking along electrical appliances, a converter and a plug adapter are needed to operate them.
Packing Tips
In summer, cotton clothing is best, a windbreaker or light jacket is also useful for evenings. Average temperature in July and August is between 80 and 90 degrees. Summers can be extremely hot in Southern France, while certain southern destinations remain fairly mild even in winter. Some of the nicer restaurants have dress requirements, such as a jacket and tie for men, and no sneakers, so pack accordingly.