- Capital: Paris
- Time Zone: GMT +1
- Currency: Euro
All the beauty of France lies in the diversity of its regions, all as different as each other, but fascinating. Normandy, the Midi, the Loire, Provence, the Côte d’Azur and many others reserve enchanting landscapes marked by time and centuries. In addition, you will find a memorable local gastronomy, accompanied by succulent wines.
Cities
Paris
Paris is the capital city of France, and the largest city in that country. Paris is a city full of tourist attractions, world-class art galleries and museums and beautiful parks and gardens. Take a romantic boat cruise on the Seine River or visit the Mona Lisa at the world-famous Louvre. Enjoy a fun-filled day at Disneyland Paris or experience the magic of the Eiffel Tower. Paris has something of interest for everyone! The Seine River runs through the oldest part of Paris, and divides it into two parts, known as the Left Bank and the Right Bank. It is surrounded by many forests.
Loire Valley
Often called the “Garden of France”. The Loire Valley is an enchanted land of vineyards, floral gardens and rolling green hills dotted with more than a thousand Châteaux. It is perhaps the charm of its gentle pace life that has, for centuries, made it a sought-after location for poets and writers. It is a step back through the history of some of France’s finest works of art. The Loire valley has been registered as one of the UNESCO World Heritage Sites for its living cultural landscape since 2000. The Loire Valley region is not only the cradle of the splendors presented here, but it is also a natural territory of its own accord.
Mont Saint-Michel (Normandy)
Mont Saint-Michel is a small UNESCO World Heritage site located on an island just off the coast of the region of Lower Normandy in northern France. The island is best known as the site of the spectacular and well-preserved Norman Benedictine Abbey of St Michel at the peak of the rocky island, surrounded by the winding streets and convoluted architecture of the medieval town. Its unique architecture and ascetic beauty of the surrounding nature, combined with the atmosphere of medieval mystery and ancient legends, made this island-fortress one of the most visited landmarks of France second only to Paris itself.
Language
French
Electricity
The electricity is 220 volts; therefore, an adapter and/or converter will be required.
Entry requirements
Kindly make sure to have the proper documents required to enter the countries you are visiting. Please refer to www.travel.gc.ca for updated information. Regarding visas, you can refer to the link: www.travel.gc.ca/travelling/advisories.
Failure to obtain these documents prior to travel can result in being denied
entry or exit from the country.
Communication
International access code (exit code in Europe): 00 International dialing code: 33 If you are calling from any other European country, the international dialing code 33 is only required to call France from abroad. So it will be: 00 33 and local phone number. Concerning national calls made in France, it is not necessary to dial the 33 country code. If you are calling from Canada, please dial 011, then 33 and finally the local phone number in France.