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About France
The world's most visited country — Paris, the Côte d'Azur, Provence's lavender fields, the Loire Valley's châteaux, and a cuisine and fashion culture that defines global luxury.
France is the world's most visited country, welcoming nearly 90 million tourists annually. Paris alone — the Eiffel Tower, the Louvre, Champs-Élysées — is the planet's most romantic city. The French Riviera draws Gulf visitors each summer with its Mediterranean glamour. Provence offers lavender-scented countryside, while the Loire Valley houses over 300 Renaissance châteaux. French cuisine — from Michelin-starred temples to village bistros — is UNESCO-listed. For Gulf travellers, France is the ultimate luxury destination: Parisian haute couture, Riviera yachts, premium real estate, and a long history of Arab-French cultural exchange.
Highlights
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Paris
Eiffel Tower, Louvre, Champs-Élysées — the world's most visited city.
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Côte d'Azur
Nice, Cannes, Monaco, Saint-Tropez — Mediterranean luxury.
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Wine & Cuisine
UNESCO-listed gastronomy — Michelin stars, wine regions, and markets.
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Fashion Capital
Chanel, Dior, Louis Vuitton — haute couture's home.
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Châteaux & History
Versailles, Loire Valley, and 2,000 years of French heritage.
Best For
Key Facts
- Capital
- Paris
- Population
- 68,000,000
- Area
- 640,679 km²
- Timezone
- Europe/Paris
- Currency
- EUR (Euro)
- Phone Code
- +33
- Country Code
- FR
📅 Best Time to Visit
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Best months to visit: Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct
✈️ Travel Information — France
Everything you need to know before you go
Visa Requirements
1
Safe
💰
EUR
Euro
🏷️
€
Symbol
⚡
230
Voltage
〰️
50
Frequency
Widely Spoken
English, Arabic
ℹ️ Practical Information — France
Service compris (included) by law. Extra €1-2 is a nice gesture for excellent service.: No restrictions. Parisians dress stylishly but casually. Cover shoulders at churches.: Secular country. Alcohol and pork widely consumed. Halal available in cities with large Muslim communities. Grand Mosque of Paris has a halal restaurant.
English
Local
Pronunciation
Bonjour
Bon-joor
Merci
Mair-see
S'il vous plaît
Seel voo pleh
Excusez-moi
Ex-koo-zay mwa
Combien?
Kom-bee-en?
L'addition
La-dee-see-on
📅 When to Visit France
Peak Season
Shoulder Season
Off-Peak
🏆 Best Months:
🥇 Apr
🥈 Jun
🥉 Mar
Jan
🟢 Off-Peak
🌡️ 10° / 0°
🌧️ 8d
$
🎆 New Year
Feb
🟢 Off-Peak
🌡️ 10° / 0°
🌧️ 8d
$
🛍️ Dubai Shopping Festival
Mar
⭐
🟢 Off-Peak
🌡️ 20° / 10°
🌧️ 5d
$
🌙 Ramadan (approx.)
Apr
⭐
🟢 Off-Peak
🌡️ 20° / 10°
🌧️ 5d
$
🎉 Eid al-Fitr (approx.)
📚 Spring Break
May
🟡 Shoulder Season
🌡️ 20° / 10°
🌧️ 5d
$$$
Jun
⭐
🔴 Peak Season
🌡️ 30° / 20°
🌧️ 3d
$$$$$
🐑 Eid al-Adha (approx.)
☀️ Summer Holiday Starts
Jul
🔴 Peak Season
🌡️ 30° / 20°
🌧️ 3d
$$$$$
🎪 Dubai Summer Surprises
Aug
🔴 Peak Season
🌡️ 30° / 20°
🌧️ 3d
$$$$$
Sep
🟡 Shoulder Season
🌡️ 20° / 10°
🌧️ 5d
$$$
📚 School Year Starts
Oct
🟡 Shoulder Season
🌡️ 20° / 10°
🌧️ 5d
$$$
Nov
🟢 Off-Peak
🌡️ 20° / 10°
🌧️ 5d
$
🇦🇪 UAE National Day (Dec 2)
Dec
🟢 Off-Peak
🌡️ 10° / 0°
🌧️ 8d
$
🎄 Christmas & NYE
❄️ Winter Break
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