Eiffel Tower
Iconic iron lattice tower in Paris.
~2 h ~US$25
Arriving in France
Main airports
- Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)Bordeaux
- Toulouse-Blagnac Airport (TLS)Toulouse/Blagnac
- Bastia-Poretta International airport (BIA)Bastia
- Figari Sud-Corse Airport (FSC)Figari
- Clermont-Ferrand Auvergne airport (CFE)Clermont-Ferrand
- Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport (LYS)Colombier-Saugnieu, Rhône
Getting online on arrival
- Install your France eSIM at home over Wi-Fi: iPhone or Android steps.
- When you arrive in France, turn on the eSIM line and data roaming for it.
- Networks listed on our France plans: Orange (5G).
- France plans currently start at $2.75, for 100MB over 7 days. Compare all 15 plans.
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Landing late or with kids? Pre-book an airport transfer
Useful facts
- Population
- 68,605,616 (2025)
- Time zone
- UTC+01:00
- Plug types
- C and E
Sources: Wikidata and OurAirports open data, checked 29 October 2026.
Entry Requirements
Visa Overview
Schengen Visa Required For Some Nationalities.
Passport Validity
6 Months
Digital Forms
Passenger locator form, Health declaration
Cash Declaration Limit
$10000 Usd
Alcohol/Tobacco Limits
1l Alcohol, 200 Cigarettes
Safety & Security
Safety Rating
Medium
Travel Advisory
No advice against travel
Pickpocketing Risk
High
Night Safety
Safe
Common Scams
- Pickpocketing in tourist areas
- Fake charity scams
Health & Medical
Emergency Numbers
Police 17 · Ambulance 15 · Fire 18
Response Speed
Fast
English-Speaking Doctors
Common
Pharmacy
24h Common
Upfront Payment
Required
Getting Around
Public Transport
Excellent
Ride-sharing Apps
Uber, Bolt
Navigation Apps
Google Maps, Waze
Night Transport Safety
Safe
Money & Payments
Cash vs Card
Card Widely Accepted
Mobile Payments
Apple Pay,google Pay,local App
ATM Availability
High
Tipping
10-15% Expected In Restaurants.
Estimated Daily Budget (USD)
Backpacker: $50
Tourist: $120
Family: $300
Culture & Etiquette
Dress Code
Dress Smartly In Restaurants.
Public Affection
Accepted
Alcohol/Drug Policy
Strict
Topics to Avoid
PoliticsReligion
Essential Phrases
Basics & Politeness
Hello
Bonjour
Bohn-zhoor
Goodbye
Au revoir
Oh ruh-vwahr
Please
S'il vous plaît
Seel voo pleh
Thank you
Merci
Mehr-see
Sorry
Désolé
Day-zoh-lay
Communication & Understanding
Do you speak English?
Parlez-vous anglais?
Par-lay voo ahn-glay?
I don’t understand
Je ne comprends pas
Zhuh nuh kom-prahn pah
Can you speak slowly, please?
Pouvez-vous parler lentement, s'il vous plaît?
Poo-vay voo par-lay lahnt-mohn, seel voo pleh?
Can you help me, please?
Pouvez-vous m'aider, s'il vous plaît?
Poo-vay voo meh-day, seel voo pleh?
What does this mean?
Que signifie cela?
Kuh see-nee-fee suh-lah?
Top Attractions
Place de la Bourse
A stunning square known for its classical architecture and water mirror.
~1 h Free entry
City guide Bordeaux
Basilica of Notre-Dame de Fourvière
A stunning basilica offering panoramic views of the city.
~1.5 h ~US$5
City guide Lyon
Basilique Notre-Dame de la Garde
A stunning basilica offering panoramic views of the city.
~1.5 h Free entry
City guide Marseille
Louvre Museum
World's largest art museum and a historic monument.
~3 h ~US$20
City guide Paris
Promenade des Anglais
Famous seafront avenue lined with palm trees.
~1 h Free entry
City guide Nice
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