If you are thinking of a grand and unforgettable holiday spot then France Travel obviously is the best choice among the top other European destinations be its cookery eminence, cultural distinction, or arty enterprise all in all a travelers paradise.
France is not just known for its cooking or a place to drink and take pleasure in cutting edge cuisines but still has a lot of captivating things to offer. It has popularized by giving Camembert, Champagne and Casseroles to the world. There are a lot of places in your France travel that you can enjoy by visiting the attractions.
Before preparing for your France travel holiday, first you should know something about the country, so you could have a perfect vacation. Given below are just some helpful facts to remember as you go around France.
1. Language – lots of people that you may come across in your France travel, do not speak English, a language dictionary may prove helpful incase you need something. People in popular tourist spot such as Riviera and Paris are likely to understand English language well enough.
2. Business Hours – France has unpredictable business hours. Usually, Offices are open Monday to Friday with timing from 9 am to 5 pm. Most museums are closed on Tuesday and also on National Holidays. Most banks are open Monday through Friday from 9:30am to 4:30pm although regular hours are from 9:30 am to5 pm. Café’s are open on a daily basis and other shops are open from 8 in the morning to 8 in the evening.
3. Incase of Emergency – when you are in a hotel and in some emergency situation, simply contact the Front desk as most of the staffs and personnel are taught how to deal with the situations and they will do whatsoever is required. If in other cases like lost property or stolen wallet, then help yourself to the Police Station personally.
4. Liquor Rules – Everyone knows France is world famous for its Champagne and Wines but when it comes to rules and regulations, it is very strict about drunken driving laws. You can be slapped with a stiff fine or imprisonment up to 2 years. Contrary to this, you could find liquor in cafés, grocery stores and supermarkets all throughout the year. Individuals should be aged 16 and allowed to drink or anyone younger should be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
5. On Tipping – it is a very common practice in restaurants, hotels and any other establishments that offer a service. Here in France, there’s a law wherein tip/s should already be included in the total bill. However, tourists and French diners habitually leave behind some loose change as an extra tip, especially when the service has been extraordinary.
6. Incase of Missing – before starting your trip, forget not to note down the important numbers and make sure to photocopy your credit cards and passport, so if these goes missing, it could be replaced easily. So, before leaving for destinations you should leave this information to someone you trust back home so that it will be easier for him to transmit you a copy via fax and begin the process of replacement immediately. Regarding credit cards do contact the company to issue you the card at once. Most importantly, report the loss to a nearest Police Station.
7. Restrooms – in France, you could easily find restrooms in public places. But while touring if you feel an emergency, you can drop by brasserie or cafés to use the lavatory, but it is expected that you make a small purchase in return.