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France

Travel Advice

Warning

There is a threat from terrorism. Attacks could be indiscriminate, including in places frequented by expatriates and foreign travellers. A letter bomb exploded in a building in central Paris on 6 December 2007. One person was killed and another seriously injured.

In recent years, a number of explosions and failed explosions have occurred in Corsica. Visitors are advised to take care, particularly in town centres and near public buildings, and be wary of unattended packages.

Travel to France can be disrupted by strike action. It is recommended that you contact your travel provider before you travel.

It is compulsory to carry a warning triangle and reflective jacket in all vehicles.

This advice is based on information provided by the Foreign & Commonwealth Office in the UK. It is correct at time of publishing. As the situation can change rapidly, visitors are advised to contact the following organisations for the latest travel advice:

British Foreign and Commonwealth Office
Tel: 0845 850 2829.
Website: www.fco.gov.uk

US Department of State
Website: http://travel.state.gov/travel

The information presented here is solely based on data provided by third parties. Please note that BCD Travel shall not assume any liability or guarantee of correctness, completeness or actuality of the presented information of the content provided by third parties.
Interesting facts about France
: Western Europe.
Area: 545,630 sq km (339,054 sq miles) (not including overseas territories).
Population: 120 per sq km.
Population Density: 112 per sq km.
Capital: Paris. Population: 12.7 million (2.2 million in the city; 10.5 million in the suburbs) (2006).
Electricity: 220 volts AC, 50Hz. Two-pin plugs are widely used.
Head of Government: Prime Minister Francois Fillon since May 2007.
Head of State: Nicolas Sarkozy since May 2007.
Location: Western Europe.

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Entry/Visa/Health

Check your specific situation. For example you are a citizen of Spain, live in Germany and want to enter Canada. Or you are planning a trip with multiple stopovers in diifferent countries. Which entry and health regulations apply to you? You can find out the varying regulations here: here (in Englisch).