France
Grand cities, alpine and coastal escapes, and the food you came for.
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Good to know
You can travel without a visa to the Schengen area, which includes France, for up to 90 days in any 180-day period…
France follows Schengen area rules. Your passport must: have a ‘date of issue’ less than 10 years before the date you arrive – if you renewed your passport before 1 October 2018, it might have a date of issue that is more than 10 years ago…
The European Union’s (EU) new Entry/Exit System (EES) is now being implemented across the Schengen area…
There are strict rules about goods you can take into or out of France. You must declare anything that may be prohibited or subject to tax or duty…
Exercise a high degree of caution. Latest change: Entry and exit requirements section – updated information on the European Travel Information and Authorization System (ETIAS).
Exercise a high degree of caution. Latest change: Natural disasters and climate section – removed information on forest fires in southern France.
TGV services connect Paris with Lyon in 2 hours, Bordeaux in 2 hours and Marseille in just over 3.
Service is included by law. Rounding up or leaving small change is enough.
Most museums are free on the first Sunday of the month, which also makes them the busiest day.
Tap water is safe everywhere. Ask for une carafe d'eau and it is free with any meal.
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You can travel without a visa to the Schengen area, which includes France, for up to 90 days in any 180-day period. This applies if you travel: (UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office, for British citizen passport holders)
France follows Schengen area rules. Your passport must: (UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office, for British citizen passport holders)
For details about medical entry requirements and recommended vaccinations, see TravelHealthPro’s France guide. (UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office, for British citizen passport holders)
There are strict rules about goods you can take into or out of France. You must declare anything that may be prohibited or subject to tax or duty. (UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office, for British citizen passport holders)
Global Affairs Canada currently states: “France: Exercise a high degree of caution” (advisory level 2 of 4). Always check the original advisory before travelling.
Currency: EUR. Languages: French. Capital: Paris.
Travel information last reviewed 12 August 2026. Compiled from France Diplomatie — Conseils aux voyageurs, IATA Timatic, Open-Meteo and datakyte Travel Intelligence. Always confirm entry rules and safety guidance with official government sources before you travel.
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Photography: Benh LIEU SONG (Public domain); Benh LIEU SONG (Flickr) (CC BY-SA 3.0); Navin75 (CC BY-SA 2.0); 3602kiva (CC0); Jean Pierre Lozi (CC BY-SA 3.0).