France
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‘An enlightened way of life’
Overview
It is hard to generalise about France. As Charles de Gaulle, the war time leader of the anti-Nazi government in exile once remarked, ‘how could one describe a country which has 365 kinds of cheese?’ Yet there is something about this magnificent land which draws millions of francophiles back year after year for a taste of la vie française.
Could it be the chic boulevards of Paris, the sparkling ski slopes of the Alps, sunlit vineyards and sun-baked beaches, a dusty game of boules, or coffee and croissants in an undiscovered village? Or...
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Travel Information Worldwide
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- Overview
The country at a glance
- Contact Addresses
A handy list of Embassies and other useful contacts
- General Information
Population, language, geography
- Passport/Visa
The paperwork you need and how to apply for visas
- Money
The local currency, exchange rates and credit card usage
- Duty Free
What you can bring in and out of the country
- Public Holidays
Festival dates throughout the year
- Business Profile
What are the main economies?
- Climate
Weather during the year – what to pack
- Health
Vaccinations, precautions and essential advice
- Travel - International
Flight times, airports, road, river and rail!
- Travel - Internal
How to get around once you are there
- Accomodation
Where to stay, from hotels and campsites to self-catering and lodging
- Sport & Activities
Summer and winter activities
- Social Profile
Find out about the lifestyle, learn about the food and nightlife
- History and Government
The past and present, essential background reading
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