Travel to France

France extends far beyond Paris, with landscapes and regional identities that can change within a few hours. Medieval streets, Atlantic ports, Alpine valleys, Mediterranean towns, and large contemporary cities all belong to the same country without ever feeling interchangeable.

In Marseille, Lyon, Nantes, or Strasbourg, history remains visible in the layout of the streets and the habits of daily life. Outside the cities, vineyards, forests, coastlines, and mountain ranges shape journeys with a very different pace. A local tour guide can reveal the history of a neighborhood, landscape, or craft tradition that might otherwise pass unnoticed.

From Mont Blanc to the Dune of Pilat, France is best approached as a collection of distinct territories rather than a single familiar image.

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Key Facts

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Practical Information France

Capital

Paris

Official Language

French

Area

551,695 km²

National Holiday

July 14

Population

67 million

Currency

Euro (EUR)

Time Zone

CET (UTC+1)

Climate

Temperate

Phone Code

+33

Voltage and Plugs

230 V, Type C & E

Cities France
Regions France
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