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About

France in 2025 remains the worlds most visited country, captivating travelers with its art, cuisine, fashion, and joie de vivre. From the iconic landmarks of Paris to the lavender fields of Provence, the chateaux of the Loire Valley to the glamour of the French Riviera, France offers endless discovery.

Travel Essentials
Schengen visa rules apply - most Western nationalities get 90 days visa-free. The Euro (EUR) is the currency. Service (15%) is included in all prices by law. Cards are accepted most places but small cafes may prefer cash.

Getting Around
TGV high-speed trains are excellent - P...

Cities and Resorts

Avignon
9°
France

Avignon

Rennes
12°
France

Rennes

Nice
6°
France

Nice

17places
France

Nice

17places

Attractions

Place GaribaldiMatisse MuseumVieux Nice (Old Town)Palais Lascaris+13
Annecy
1°
France

Annecy

Strasbourg
6°
France

Strasbourg

Toulouse
7°
France

Toulouse

Aix-en-Provence
10°
France

Aix-en-Provence

Lyon
8°
France

Lyon

13places
France

Lyon

13places

Attractions

Traboules of LyonMusée des ConfluencesInstitut LumièreVieux Lyon (Old Town)+9
Lille
9°
France

Lille

Colmar
4°
France

Colmar

Chamonix
4°
France

Chamonix

Nantes
12°
France

Nantes

Paris
11°
France

Paris

8places
France

Paris

8places

Attractions

Notre-Dame de ParisArc de TriompheMusee d'OrsayPalace of Versailles+4
Marseille
14°
France

Marseille

18places
France

Marseille

18places

Attractions

Le Panier (Old Town)Cosquer MediterraneeCalanques National ParkVallon des Auffes+14
Bordeaux
7°
France

Bordeaux

14places
France

Bordeaux

14places

Attractions

Jardin PublicPlace des QuinconcesPont de PierreSaint-Andre Cathedral+10
Montpellier
9°
France

Montpellier

What to See

Place Garibaldi
landmark

Place Garibaldi

France

Jardin Public
Nature

Jardin Public

France

Le Panier (Old Town)
neighborhood

Le Panier (Old Town)

France

Cosquer Mediterranee
Museum

Cosquer Mediterranee

France

Place des Quinconces
landmark

Place des Quinconces

France

Matisse Museum
Museum

Matisse Museum

France

Notre-Dame de Paris
Religious

Notre-Dame de Paris

France

Vieux Nice (Old Town)
neighborhood

Vieux Nice (Old Town)

France

Calanques National Park
Nature

Calanques National Park

France

Vallon des Auffes
landmark

Vallon des Auffes

France

Marseille Cathedral
landmark

Marseille Cathedral

France

Arc de Triomphe
History

Arc de Triomphe

France

Traboules of Lyon
History

Traboules of Lyon

France

Palais Lascaris
Museum

Palais Lascaris

France

Musée des Confluences
Museum

Musée des Confluences

France

MuCEM
Museum

MuCEM

France

Pont de Pierre
landmark

Pont de Pierre

France

Notre-Dame de la Garde
Religious

Notre-Dame de la Garde

France

Promenade du Paillon
Park

Promenade du Paillon

France

Fort Saint-Jean
landmark

Fort Saint-Jean

France

Saint-Andre Cathedral
landmark

Saint-Andre Cathedral

France

Musee d'Orsay
Museum

Musee d'Orsay

France

Institut Lumière
Museum

Institut Lumière

France

Grosse Cloche
landmark

Grosse Cloche

France

Place de la Bourse & Water Mirror
landmark

Place de la Bourse & Water Mirror

France

Vieux Lyon (Old Town)
History

Vieux Lyon (Old Town)

France

Museum of Fine Arts
Museum

Museum of Fine Arts

France

Corniche Kennedy
landmark

Corniche Kennedy

France

Place des Terreaux
landmark

Place des Terreaux

France

La Vieille Charite
Museum

La Vieille Charite

France

Museum of Aquitaine
Museum

Museum of Aquitaine

France

Place Massena
landmark

Place Massena

France

Cimiez Roman Ruins
History

Cimiez Roman Ruins

France

Frioul Islands
Nature

Frioul Islands

France

La Canebiere
landmark

La Canebiere

France

Lugdunum - Roman Theatres of Fourvière
History

Lugdunum - Roman Theatres of Fourvière

France

Basilica of Notre-Dame de Fourvière
Religious

Basilica of Notre-Dame de Fourvière

France

Promenade des Anglais
landmark

Promenade des Anglais

France

Palais Longchamp
landmark

Palais Longchamp

France

Nice Opera House
landmark

Nice Opera House

France

Noailles Market
market

Noailles Market

France

Abbey of Saint Victor
landmark

Abbey of Saint Victor

France

Castle Hill
viewpoint

Castle Hill

France

Nice Cathedral
Religious

Nice Cathedral

France

Museum of Fine Arts of Lyon
Museum

Museum of Fine Arts of Lyon

France

Vieux Port (Old Port)
landmark

Vieux Port (Old Port)

France

Chateau d If
landmark

Chateau d If

France

Grand Theatre de Bordeaux
landmark

Grand Theatre de Bordeaux

France

Palace of Versailles
History

Palace of Versailles

France

Palais du Pharo
landmark

Palais du Pharo

France

Mont Boron Park
Park

Mont Boron Park

France

Cite du Vin
Museum

Cite du Vin

France

Cimiez Monastery Garden
Park

Cimiez Monastery Garden

France

Place Bellecour
landmark

Place Bellecour

France

Place du Tertre (Artists' Square)
History

Place du Tertre (Artists' Square)

France

Fresque des Lyonnais
landmark

Fresque des Lyonnais

France

Saint John the Baptist Cathedral
Religious

Saint John the Baptist Cathedral

France

Louvre Museum
Museum

Louvre Museum

France

Parc de la Tête d Or
Park

Parc de la Tête d Or

France

Russian Orthodox Cathedral
Religious

Russian Orthodox Cathedral

France

Porte Cailhau
landmark

Porte Cailhau

France

Basilica of Saint-Seurin
landmark

Basilica of Saint-Seurin

France

Basilica of Saint-Michel
landmark

Basilica of Saint-Michel

France

Marc Chagall National Museum
Museum

Marc Chagall National Museum

France

Port Lympia
landmark

Port Lympia

France

Eiffel Tower
History

Eiffel Tower

France

Sacre-Coeur Basilica
Religious

Sacre-Coeur Basilica

France

Cours Saleya Market
market

Cours Saleya Market

France

Bassins des Lumieres
Museum

Bassins des Lumieres

France

Croix-Rousse
neighborhood

Croix-Rousse

France

Things to watch out for

Watch for pickpockets at tourist spots, metro, Eiffel Tower. Keep valuables in front pockets or money belt.

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Schengen rules apply. EU citizens visa-free. Many nationalities get 90 days visa-free. Others need Schengen visa.

Spring (April-June) and autumn (September-November) are ideal. Summer is crowded. Winter has Christmas markets. August: many locals leave.

Service (15%) is included by law. Additional tip is optional for excellent service. Leave 1-2 EUR in cafes, 5-10% in upscale restaurants.

Book tickets online in advance - essential for Eiffel Tower, saves hours at Louvre. Museums free first Sunday of month.

Travel Tips

Useful tips for visiting France

Always say Bonjour when entering any shop, cafe, or speaking to anyone. Not greeting is considered very rude.

Get a Navigo Easy card for Paris transport. Load individual tickets or day passes. Works on metro, bus, RER.

Most museums free on first Sunday of month. Book Louvre and Eiffel Tower tickets online in advance to skip queues.

Watch for pickpockets at tourist spots, metro, Eiffel Tower. Keep valuables in front pockets or money belt.

Connectivity & Internet

Average Speed80 Mbps
4G Coverageexcellent nationwide

Tourist SIM from Orange, SFR, Bouygues, Free costs 10-20 EUR for 50-100GB valid 30 days. Available at airports, train stations, tabacs. ID required. eSIM from Airalo. 4G excellent, 5G in major cities. EU roaming included for EU SIMs.

Electricity
Voltage:230VV
Frequency:50HzHz
⚡
C
E

French plugs type C and E (two round pins, E has grounding pin). Voltage 230V. US and UK travelers need adapter. Type E is French-specific with grounding hole

Useful Apps

SNCF Connect

Official French railways app. TGV high-speed trains, regional trains, mobile tickets.

Uber/FreeNow

Ride-hailing available in major cities. Uber works but is more expensive than traditional taxis in France.

Citymapper

Excellent for Paris metro, buses, bikes. Real-time updates, best routes including walking.

Deliveroo

Food delivery from restaurants. Popular in cities. English interface available.

Local Transport

Operators: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Eurolines
Booking: flixbus.fr, blablacar.fr, omio.com
Popular Routes
Paris-Lyon5-6h
EUR 13-30
Paris-Nice12-14h
EUR 21-47
Lyon-Marseille3-4h
EUR 10-26
Paris-Marseille8-9h
EUR 17-38

France has excellent TGV high-speed rail network. Ouigo offers budget TGV from 10 EUR. Paris-Lyon in 2h, Paris-Marseille in 3h. Book 3 months ahead for best prices. FlixBus is cheap alternative. Domestic flights useful for south/Corsica.

Health

Tap Water✓ Safe
InsuranceRecommended
Recommended coverage: $50,000
Should include: medical evacuation, repatriation
Recommended Vaccinations
Hepatitis AHepatitis BTetanus boosterMMRSeasonal flu

No mandatory vaccinations. Keep routine vaccinations up-to-date. Tap water is safe. Tick precautions in forests. Travel insurance mandatory for Schengen visa applicants, recommended for others. Excellent healthcare system, EU citizens can use EHIC card.

Emergency Services

Universal
112
Police
17
Ambulance
15
Fire
18

Universal 112 connects all services in French and English. SAMU (ambulance) 15, Police 17, Fire 18. Fire brigade (pompiers) also responds to medical emergencies and accidents. SMS 114 for deaf/hearing impaired. Calls free from any phone.

Local Cuisine

Croissant
🌱$

Croissant

Buttery flaky pastry, French breakfast classic

Coq au Vin
$$

Coq au Vin

Chicken braised in red wine with mushrooms

French Cheese
🌱$$

French Cheese

Over 400 varieties: Brie, Camembert, Roquefort

Escargots
$$

Escargots

Snails in garlic butter, Burgundy specialty

Creme Brulee
🌱$

Creme Brulee

Custard with caramelized sugar crust

Tipping

Not expected
Local term: Pourboire
Restaurants
Service included (15%), round up for excellent
Taxi
Round up fare or 5-10%
Hotels
Porter1-2 EUR per bag
Housekeeping1-2 EUR per day
Concierge5-10 EUR for special service
Tours
Guide (per day)5-10 EUR per person
Driver (per day)2-5 EUR per person

In France, service (pourboire) is included by law (15% service compris). Additional tip only for exceptional service. Round up or leave small change.