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| Area (sq km): | 547,030 | |
| Population: | 64,102,140 | |
| Nationality: | French | |
| Local Name: | France | |
| Language: | French | |
| Time Zone: | +1 GMT | |
| Currency: | 1 euro = 100 cents | |
| Rate: | www.xe.com | |
| Capital: | Paris | |
| Dialling Code: | +33 | |
| Electricity: | 230V/50Hz | |
| Internet Code: | .fr | |
| Religion: | Roman Catholic | |
| Climate: | Mediterranean, Marine West Coast |
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| Government: | Republic | |
| Inoculations: | None | |
| Driving: | Right | |
| Int'l License: | Not Required | |
| Banking: | M-F 9.00-17.00 | |
| Major Airports: | Biarritz(BIQ), Bordeaux(BOD), Dijon(DIJ), Marseille(MRS), Nice(NCE), Paris(CDG), Toulouse(XYT) |
France villa and holiday events archive
Bastille Day
Storming a French prison, usurping the absolute power of Louis XVI and beginning the French Revolution is cause to celebrate in France! Join the entire... Bastille Day
Nice Carnival & Mardi Gras
Carnival is celebrated in so many countries around the world, and Nice Carnival too, is spectacular. Parades of flamboyant and sometimes grotesque costumes... Nice Carnival & Mardi Gras
Cannes Film Festival
Cannes Film Festival is not only the world’s most prestigious film festival, but it is one of France’s biggest celebrations, and the perfect reason to... Cannes Film Festival
Beaujolais Nouveau
Every year at the stroke of midnight on the third Thursday of November, Beaujolais Nouveau unveils its new wines. All of France takes part in the release of... Beaujolais Nouveau