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Alsace-Lorraine, Aquitaine, Basse-Normandie, Bordeaux, Brittany, Burgundy, Champagne, Corsica, Cote d'Azur, Greater South-west, Paris / Ile-de-France, Loire Valley, Provence, Rhone-AlpesCLIMATE - France has a wide mix of climates and terrains from the French Alps to the French Riviera. In general, the best time to visit from April to October for good weather, unless you are interested in winter sports.
CURRENCY - Euro
DEPARTURE TAX - Airport departure tax is usually payable only in local currency, directly at the airport.
DIALING CODES - Country Code = 33
ELECTRICITY - 220V, 50Hz
ENTRY - Nationals of the EU, the USA, Canada, New Zealand, Australia and Israel do not require visas to visit France as tourists for up to three months. Except for people from a handful of other European countries, everyone else must have a visa.
GOVERNMENT - Democracy / President & Prime Minister
HEALTH RISKS - None
LANGUAGE - French
PEOPLE - 59 million; 92% French, 3% North African, 2% German, 1% Breton, 2% Other (including Provençal, Catalan & Basque)
RELIGION - 90% Roman Catholic, 2% Protestant, 1% Muslim, 1% Jewish, 6% unaffiliated.
TIME ZONE - GMT/UTC +1 hour
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Relais Royal Hotel & Restaurant - between Carcassonne & Toulouse, France Experience: Food+Wine, Romantic Hotel, World Heritage Sites Hotel Type: Luxury Country House Hotel • 8 Rooms & Suites Special Offers: Hotel Reservations Affiliation: World's Best Hotels & Resorts |
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Hotel Le Bristol - Paris (8th), France Experience: Arts+Culture, Family, Food+Wine, Shopping, Spa Hotel Type: 5 Star Luxury Hotel • 134 Rooms & 48 Suites Special Offers: Hotel Reservations Affiliation: The Leading Hotels of the World |
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Cap Estel Hotel - Eze, Cote d'Azur, France Experience: Beach, Food+Wine, Honeymoon, Scuba Hotel Type: Luxury Castle Hotel • 8 Deluxe Rooms & 12 Suites Special Offers: Hotel Reservations Affiliation: Independent |
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Chateau de Bagnols - Bagnols, Lyon, Rhone-Alpes, France Experience: Food+Wine, Romantic Hotel Hotel Type: 5 Star Luxury Hotel • 12 Rooms & 9 Suites Special Offers: Hotel Reservations Affiliation: The Leading Hotels of the World |
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Chateau de Codignat - Clermont-Ferrand, Auvergne, France Experience: Food+Wine, Romantic Hotel Hotel Type: Luxury Country House Hotel • 15 Rooms & 4 Suites Special Offers: Hotel Reservations Affiliation: Relais & Chateaux |
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Chateau de Courcelles - Courcelles-sur-Vesle, Champagne-Ardennes, France Experience: Food+Wine, Horse Riding, Romantic Hotel, Pet Friendly Hotel Hotel Type: Luxury Country House Hotel • 11 Rooms & 7 Suites Special Offers: Hotel Reservations Affiliation: Relais & Chateaux |
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Chateau de la Chevre d'Or - Eze Village, Cote d'Azur, France Experience: Food+Wine, Romantic Hotel, Pet Friendly Hotel Hotel Type: Luxury Hotel • 24 Rooms & 8 Suites Special Offers: Hotel Reservations Affiliation: Relais & Chateaux |
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Chateau Eza - Eze Village, Cote d'Azur, France Experience: Food+Wine, Romantic Hotel Hotel Type: Luxury Hotel • 7 Rooms & 3 Suites Special Offers: Hotel Reservations Affiliation: Small Luxury Hotels of the World |
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Hotel Costes K - Paris (16th), France Experience: Arts+Culture, Shopping Hotel Type: Luxury Boutique Hotel • 83 Rooms & Suites Special Offers: Hotel Reservations Affiliation: Independent |
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Four Seasons Hotel George V - Paris (8th), France Experience: Arts+Culture, Pet Friendly Hotel, Shopping, Spa Hotel Type: 5 Star Luxury Hotel • 184 Rooms & 61 Suites Special Offers: Hotel Reservations Affiliation: Four Seasons Hotels & Resorts |
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