Passport & Visa
Passport & Visa – British and other EU nationals require a full valid passport, other nationals are advised to contact:
Embassy of France 58 Knightsbridge, London SW1x 7JT, Tel:(00 44 (0)207 2011000) Fax:(00 44 (0)207 2011004) e-mail: press@ambafrance.org.uk
Vaccinations
There are currently no requirements for British citizens. Please check with your GP or visit www.dh.gov.uk
Currency
The currency is the euro (€) – there are seven banknotes: €5, €10, €20, €50, €100, €200 and €500, and eight coins: 1, 2, 5, 10, 20, 50 cent and €1 and €2. ATM’s (cash machines) are generally available in most tourist areas, but ask your British bank about withdrawal charges, as these can be heavy, especially if you withdraw only a small amount of cash. Travellers’ cheques are still the safest way to carry money and can be obtained in sterling or euro denominations. Credit cards are accepted at most hotels, restaurants and shops in the tourist areas. Remember to make a record of your credit card or travellers cheques numbers and the emergency phone number for cancelling your card or cheques, should you need to.
Local time - GMT + 1
Tourist Information -
http://www.francetourism.com/
http://www.franceguide.com/prehome.asp
Office de Tourisme, 33 Place Arthur Boudin, is at the entrance to the port area as you arrive from the Pont de Normandie
Maison de la France French Government Tourist Office 178 Piccadilly, London W1V 0AL Email: info@mdl.co.uk
The Caen Tourist Office is located on:
Place St-Pierre, Tel : (00 33 (0)2 31 27 14 14) E-mail : www.ville-caen.fr Also try: www.calvados-tourisme.com
British Consulate –
There is a British Consulate in Le Havre, visit their website click here
Mobile phones - For details of roaming implications, please contact your service provider
Personal Safety - please note the following:
- Leave all valuables, passports, tickets, credit cards and money etc in the hotel safe; only carry with you what you need for that day.
- Be aware of pickpockets, especially in tourist areas, on public transport, markets etc.
- When leaving a car, do not leave anything visible.
- If anything is stolen, please ensure you receive a police report.
For further detailed information on specific destinations, please visit the Foreign Office website.
