Things To Know
- Highlights – Eiffel Tower, The Louvre, Notre Dame Cathedral, Palace of Versailles, Jardin du Luxembourg
- Language – French
- Currency – Euro (EUR)
- Power Outlets – France uses power plug and socket types C & E. The standard voltage is 230 V, with a standard frequency of 50 Hz. I always travel with a universal adapter to ensure I can keep all my devices and batteries fully charged.
- Safety – France is a safe country to visit.
- Water Safety – Tap water is safe to drink in France. I travel with a LARQ purifying water bottle just to be safe.
- Transportation – Uber is available in France.
Best Time To Go
Truthfully, there is no bad time to go to France. The mild climate makes most of the year a great time to go.
When visiting Paris, the spring months, April and May, and fall months of September, October and November give visitors pleasant temperatures with smaller crowds at popular attractions.
March through May, and again from September through November, are ideal for visiting the south of France.
July and August are the warmest, and most crowded times to visit both Paris and the south of France. You will see larger crowds and more expensive accommodation during these months.