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Entry requirements
South African passport holders need a visa to come to France, for the latest information on the requirements, consult the French Consulate in Johannesburg website. PLEASE NOTE THAT SOUTH AFRICAN TEMPORARY PASSPORTS ARE NO LONGER VALID TO OBTAIN A VISA. For more info click on title
Public and School Holidays
French school calendars for years 2009-2010 and 2010-2011
Climate
France has the benefit of a temperate, rather agreeable climate...
Shopping
Everything you need to know about dury-free shopping, food...
Restaurants
In France you will find all sorts of restaurants, from simple, small, cosy ones to famous, gourmet restaurants, along with brasseries, inns, tearooms… So everyone can find a meal at their convenience! .
Tourism Tax
France, visitors are usually asked to pay a tourism tax or a flat-rate tourism tax, the rate of which is fixed by the local authority and varies from €0.15 to €1.07 per person per day, according to the quality and standard of the accommodation.
Entertainement: all you need to know
Everything from museums to bars and theatre
Prices of day-to-day items in France
Prices of food, hygiene products, leisure, accommodation and more...
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