Practical guide
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Before you go :
useful information |
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Practical information |
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LANGUAGE
- French is the official language
- Everyone working in the tourist industry speaks English.
PASSPORTS AND VISAS
Canadian travelers need a valid passport.
For further information consult the nearest French Consulate before travel
TELEPHONE
To dial France from abroad :
dial 33 then the 9 digit number.
Within France :
dial the 10 digit number of the person you are calling.
BANK HOLIDAYS IN 2007/2008
There are 9 public holidays when banks,
public services, shops and most offices
are closed, except in resorts: 01/01,
Easter Monday (24/03), 1st and 8/05,
14/07, 15/08, 1st and 11/11 and 25/12.
ELECTRICITY
220 volts.
TIME DIFFERENCE
From 6 - 9 hours, from Eastern to Western USA respectively.
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France at a glance |
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STATISTICS
France :
- Population 61,5 million.
Capital, Paris.
At 4,810 metres the Mont Blanc is the highest summit in Western Europe..
CURRENCY
EURO (€)
1 EURO = 1,41 CA D
1 CA D = 0,71 EURO (09/2006) |
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| Where can you get information from ? |
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For all information
• MAISON DE LA FRANCE
1800, Av. McGill College
Bureau 1010
Montréal (Québec) H3A 3J6
Canada
(9 am to 4 pm, from monday to friday.)
Tel : (514) 288 20 26
(9 am to 7 pm, from monday to friday.)
Fax : (514) 845 4868
E-mail : canada@franceguide.com
www.franceguide.com
• Resort websites |
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About the resorts
Tourist Office : in each resort you will find a Tourist Office whose staff will be able to answer any questions you may have.
General opening times of Tourist Offices in resort :
9.00am - 7.00pm |
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Weather and safety information
• For information on weather conditions contact the Tourist Office.
• www.meteo.fr |
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