French Culture : Food, Traditions, Fashion, Art and Language
The magazine of the destination unravels an unexpected France that revisits tradition and cultivates creativity. A France far beyond what you can imagine…. French culture is all about fashion, cuisine, art, language, culture and architecture in France and visiting Paris is a must to discover the French lifestyle.
The Crit'Air anti-pollution vehicle sticker - FRANCE.FR
There are 6 categories of certificates, each with a different colour, to encourage the least polluting vehicles. The Crit'Air sticker concerns all vehicles: private cars, two-wheelers, tricycles and quadricycles, light commercial vehicles and heavy vehicles including buses and coaches. Once acquired and affixed to the vehicle's windscreen, the ...
Entry Requirements for American Travelers to France
When in France, please carry a photocopy of your passport separately from your passport. The copy will facilitate issuance of a replacement ($75 fee for adults, $85 for children). The American Embassy in Paris is at 2, avenue Gabriel, tel. 01 43 12 22 22. The Passport Section is nearby at 4, avenue Gabriel (open 9a.m.-noon, Monday- Friday).
List of International Airports in France
1. PARIS • Charles de Gaulle Airport- Paris. Charles de Gaulle Airport Paris (CDG) is said to be the second busiest airport in Europe. Located to the north-east of Paris, 26 km from Paris city center, it opened in 1974 and is today, the main international gateway to France and a major aviation hub in Europe.
Customs and Visas - FRANCE.FR
The type of VISA required to enter France depends on both the duration and reasons for the intended stay. Except in special cases: For stays of less than 90 days (3 months), the VISA to be requested is a short-stay VISA called "Schengen VISA". These VISAs can be issued for multiple entries. It is usually issued for tourist trips, business ...
Emergency numbers: what you need to know - france.fr
Other useful numbers (+33 France country code) In case of loss : Your papers: report the loss to the police station, who will give you a receipt, then contact your consulate. Your keys or an object: ask the police station for the lost property number (in Paris, 01.53.73.53.71). If this happens to you on a train: 0892.35.35.35 or 3635 then #22*) €0.40; at an airport, go to the airport police ...
Renting a Car and Driving in France
Gas (essence) and highway tolls are about twice as expensive as in the United States and Canada. Note: To rent a car in France you must be at least 21 years old or 25 years old (minimum age varies by rental agency), and have a credit card in your name. Some agencies may require you to have had your driver’s license for at least one year.
Bayeux Tapestry Museum in Normandy - FRANCE.FR
An incredible comic strip from the Middle Ages. Almost 70 metres long and 50 centimetres high, this tapestry tells the story of the conquest of England in 1066 by William the Conqueror, Duke of Normandy. A masterpiece of Romanesque art, it was probably commissioned by his half-brother, Bishop Odon, to decorate the new cathédrale de Bayeux ...
Brittany - Explore France
Welcome to invigorating Brittany. Rugged coastlines, jagged cliffs and spectacular seascapes make this region ideal for back to nature breaks. Its 2,700 kilometres (1,677 miles) of coastline dotted with fine sandy beaches, cliffs and secluded islands are a perfect reason to visit. But Brittany also has glorious countryside and numerous historic ...
Nouvel An : 13 réveillons authentiques et insolites en France
Les vendanges de la Saint-Sylvestre sont suivies d’un repas convivial au Château de Crouseilles. À l’approche de minuit, on égrène les douze raisins de la dernière grappe récoltée. Une expérience inoubliable pour un Réveillon original et authentique. Les vendanges de la Saint-Sylvestre dans le Gers, en Occitanie.