What to wear in France
About the town
The crowd is drawn to sparkling ski slopes of the Alps, sunlit vineyards and sun-baked beaches of this beautiful country. France is a country which draws more visitors than any other country. It is easy to grasp why this is the case given France’s great name for fine wines, good food, haute couture and relaxed lifestyle . But while France is undoubtedly a place to eat and drink till your heart is content, there’s much more to this interesting country than only cutting edge cuisines. Spring is the perfect time to be here, and those having an interest in winter sports can drop at the Alps and Pyrenees with some polar gear. The summers are extremely hot and winters are moderate. An all-weather coat and pair of comfy shoes are a must have. Girls, especially, should carry cocktail dresses as some of the restaurants ask for it. When visiting any non secular site, refrain from wearing sleeveless shirt and shorts, as they are disliked at such places.
Culture
English is widely spoken here, although French is the official language. Handshaking is
customary greeting and ladies should be kissed on both cheeks and should be addressed
as Mr. or Madame. French people are generally renowned for their like for trendy sporting clothing
and of course scents. Nudism is permitted on some beaches only . Social functions, fine
restaurants, and clubs call for more formal dressing. When at a formal dinner, wait until the host
gestures to start the dinner. Smoking is banned in public areas.
Site Seeing
Paris, the city of love, is an enormous city with many attractions in reachable distance thanks to the
extremely efficient public transport system. It boasts of more than 80 museums and two hundred humanities
galleries. A visit to Disney land and the magnificent Eiffel tower will make the trip worthwhile.
The interesting tourists spots are the Arc de triomphe which spans over the crypt of an
unknown infantryman, the forbidding gothic design of the Notre dame cathedral, the quaint
Sacre Coeur, to Leonardo da Vinci’s Mona Lisa, the Moulin Rouge and boat tours along the
Seine. Get the Carte Musees-Monuments pass, which gives access to 70 monuments and
museums.
Shopping
although service tax is included in the bill, a humble tip will not cost much. An additional dollar can be given as tip to the waiter. A tip of $2 can get left for the bus drivers.
Electricity
220-volt, 50-cycle AC current.
Getting There
the nation’s airline that operates here is Air France. Many low-cost airlines, too, provide services from UK. Paris-Charles de Gaulle also known as Roissy-Charles de Gaulle is the major airport of France, which is 23km away from the city. Coaches, taxis, limousines services are provided at the airfield. The train line facility provided by the airport, claims to reach all the terminals within 8 minutes. These trains run 24 hours. The other airfields that offer flight services are Paris-Orly, Marseille, Bordeaux, Nice, Lyon and Toulouse.
Ferry and cruise trips can be made of ports such as Atlantic, North Sea, Mediterranean, and Havre.
Tax Free Items
one. Two hundred cigarettes or fifty cigars or a hundred cigarillos or 250g of tobacco
2. 1liter of spirits over 22 % or 2liter of alcoholic beverage up to twenty-two per cent
three. 2liter of wine
4. 50g of perfume and 250ml of eau de toilette
five. 500g of coffee or 200g of coffee extract
6. 100g of tea or 40g of tea extract
Food and agricultural products need to be steered clear of.
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by harry on February 11th, 2010 Tags: european, France, tips, Travel
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