Tours to France

	Though getting to France is an easy and simple affair, it's always advisable to take some basic travel tips on destination you're planning to visit. France is the most traveled tourist destination in the world, and traveling to France is absolutely safe. If you're planning your dream vacation in France, then you should know some useful France travel tips to make your journey completely hassle free. Travour offers you some useful travel tips for your France vacation. Mentioned below are some useful travel tips on France.

	Major International Airports: Charles de Gaulle Airport Paris, Strasbourg International Airport, Côte d'Azur International Airport Currency: Euro ($1 US = $0.83 EUR) Language: French You should have a valid passport and return ticket, though a visa is not required when visiting for less than three months. Make copies of your passport, visa and other important documents and keep them separate from the originals. As a precautionary measure carry the originals with you at all times. Leave a copy of your itinerary with family or friends at home so that you can be contacted in case of an emergency.
Useful Travel Tips Though French is the widely spoken language in France, English is also spoken and understood in a limited way. Learning the basic French phrases may come in handy. Valid driver's license is needed for driving in France, and the rental car company will provide a "Carte Grise" and insurance required for driving in France. If you desire to rent a car, remember that the French drive on the right hand side of the road, and you should be over 24 years of age to rent a car. France has a temperate climate with cold winters and hot summers, and it's advisable to take clothing according to the season you're traveling in. All international credit cards such as Diners, American Express, MasterCard and Visa are accepted in hotels, shops and other commercial establishments including the tour operators. Travellers Cheques are accepted at major establishments. Exchange your money only from authorized moneychangers or Banks in France. Approximate bank opening hours are 09.00 to 12.15 and 13.45 to 17.30. Banks are usually closed Mondays and close about 16.00 on Saturdays. The trains in France are by far the fastest and safest mode of transportation. Most of the towns in France can be traveled around via metro, tram systems or bus. It's advisable to carry a sufficient amount of Euros when traveling to remote areas of France. International direct dialing phones and Internet cyber cafes can be found all over France, so communication with family and friends back home is not a problem. Besides, all hotels have communication facilities. Tap water is normally safe to drink all over France - but always check with the local town hall. Bottled water is about 15p for a 1.5 liter bottle in hypermarkets. In case of trouble, immediately contact the nearest police station or French embassy.