Passport & Visa 

British and other EU nationals require a full valid passport, other nationals are advised to contact:
Embassy of France
58 Knightsbridge
London W1X 7JT
Tel:+44 (0)207 2011000, Fax:+44 (0)207 2011004
e-mail: press@ambafrance.org.uk

Vaccinations

None required, but please check with your GP or visit www.dh.gov.uk

Currency

The currency is the euro (€) – there are seven denominations of banknote: €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 one of the safest ways 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.
Maison de la France
178 Piccadilly
London W1J 9AL
info.uk@franceguide.com
Or visit the local tourist board in a terrific location when you arrive, open 9am-8pm:
Office de Tourisme de Paris
127 av Champs-Elysées (at the end near Arc de Triomphe)
Mobile phones - if you want to use your phone in France, ensure that the roaming facility is activated before you go.
British Consulate – click here for full details

Driving in France – if you are planning to drive in France, you should be aware that the old UK driving licence is no longer valid there. It was replaced by the European licence (green and pink) in 1991-92. If you still hold the older licence, make sure to obtain an updated version from the D.V.L.A or alternatively you can get an International Driving permit valid for one year from the A.A.
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.