The original currency of the country is Francs. However currently the currency is Euro. U.S. Dollars are usually not accepted over here, though some hotels do accept them.

All the restaurants accept major credit cards like American Express, Visa, Euro-MasterCard and Diners Card. So one can easily carry a number of credit cards for convenience.

The restaurant water is absolutely safe for drinking, except where it is mentioned otherwise.

One must have a valid passport to come to France. A passport for your pet is also desirable if you are bringing him along with you.

It is advisable that one gets an E111 from the post office in case of medical emergencies. It is better that you carry your own medicines. If you are visiting forest areas, then it is advise that you carry mosquito repellants.

When on a vacation to this country, it is better that you carry casual clothes, as it will make you move comfortably in the humid weather.

While driving one should never increase the speed of the vehicle as heavy fines are imposed. Try to maintain a moderate and medium speed.

If you have a tourist guide with you, then it is better that you keep your items close to you and be prepared for queer behavior on their part.

When traveling inside the country, you can go for French Railway Pass. You can travel at low rates inside the country. Different categories of pass like those for families are available over here and one can go for a pass depending upon one's requirement.

If planning to go for sun bathing, then you can carry sun bloc lotions. One must bring their own swimming gears and surf boards also.

Shaking hands and kissing on the cheeks is the normal form of greeting people over here.

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