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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) |
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Skiing in France
Skiing the jagged Alps from chalets and villas in France is absolutely spectacular! France’s best ski resorts include top spots such as Chamonix, Val... Skiing in France
Palace of Versailles
The castles in Loire Valley are iconic including: Chenonceau Chateau and Chateau de Blois. The Palace of Versailles remains the grandest in France, maybe... Palace of Versailles
Dom Perignon
The history of champagne begins with the monk Dom Perignon circa 1700. Today the finest champagne houses in France hold to tradition when making champagne... Dom Perignon
The Louvre
The traveller will never regret a tour of the amazing Louvre Museum while staying at Paris apartments. The Louvre Museum was originally a fortress, then a... the Louvre in Paris
Champagne region
For centuries people have chosen to celebrate the most important events of their lives, whether it is an engagement, a wedding or a successful business deal,... Champagne region