PRESTIGE & LUXURY HOTELS
Mediterranean or Atlantic coasts, ski resorts in the Alps and Pyrenees, medieval towns, diverse landscapes ... France offers an abundance of cultural diversity and heritage. Visit Paris, its capital, cradle of fashion that is celebrated by its countless fashion houses and is also rich with its many museums and masterful monuments. Also discover its sumptuous castles : Les Chateaux de la Loire to Versailles, the rock paintings of Lascaux caves, the Roman theater of Lyon, the Mont-Saint-Michel, the odds Normans… which testify to the historical and architectural richness of this country. Without forgetting an eclectic gastronomic heritage recognized throughout the world.
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Currency: Euro €. Banks open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays in the Paris region, from Tuesday to Saturday in the provinces and close between 1 p.m. and 2 p.m. with some of them opening on Saturday mornings.
Cuisine: Famous for its haute cuisine, you can indulge in the refined delicacies that France has to offer, or opt for delicious, no-nonsense dishes in a country inn. Cuisine with a strong regional diversity. France has strong sense of preservation of its territories and cultures through official signs and labels of quality.
Tipping etiquette: Restaurants usually include a service charge in your bill.
Transport: One of the densest road networks in Europe, including 8,000 km of mostly toll highways (usually with plenty of service and rest areas, restaurants, gas stations and hotels). Speed limits of 50 km / h in built-up areas, 80 or 90 km / h on the road and 130 km / h on the highway. Transport by taxi or car rental companies: in Paris you can take a taxi from the taxi-ranks which are marked by a white square "taxi" sign on a blue background. Car rental companies (Avis, Hertz, Europcar) are usually located at airports and stations. You should be in possession of an international driving license if you are not an EU national. By train: dense network with 31,939 km of lines. Ticket prices vary according to comfort and distance.
Top tip: From music and art to wine and cheese, every year the French indulge their passions with some world-class festivals.
When to go in France ? : The climate in France is as diverse as the countryside. In the north it’s similar to the UK, with changeable weather responsible for the green countryside and delicious regional food. As you move south, the weather becomes significantly warmer with the west and south coasts basking in summer sunshine. And it’s no wonder Cole Porter loved “Paris in the spring time” and “the fall” – the whole of France looks at its best during these seasons.
Cuisine: Famous for its haute cuisine, you can indulge in the refined delicacies that France has to offer, or opt for delicious, no-nonsense dishes in a country inn. Cuisine with a strong regional diversity. France has strong sense of preservation of its territories and cultures through official signs and labels of quality.
Tipping etiquette: Restaurants usually include a service charge in your bill.
Transport: One of the densest road networks in Europe, including 8,000 km of mostly toll highways (usually with plenty of service and rest areas, restaurants, gas stations and hotels). Speed limits of 50 km / h in built-up areas, 80 or 90 km / h on the road and 130 km / h on the highway. Transport by taxi or car rental companies: in Paris you can take a taxi from the taxi-ranks which are marked by a white square "taxi" sign on a blue background. Car rental companies (Avis, Hertz, Europcar) are usually located at airports and stations. You should be in possession of an international driving license if you are not an EU national. By train: dense network with 31,939 km of lines. Ticket prices vary according to comfort and distance.
Top tip: From music and art to wine and cheese, every year the French indulge their passions with some world-class festivals.
When to go in France ? : The climate in France is as diverse as the countryside. In the north it’s similar to the UK, with changeable weather responsible for the green countryside and delicious regional food. As you move south, the weather becomes significantly warmer with the west and south coasts basking in summer sunshine. And it’s no wonder Cole Porter loved “Paris in the spring time” and “the fall” – the whole of France looks at its best during these seasons.
