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What pitfalls should I pay attention to when traveling to France?

climate

It is warmer in winter in France, except in the mountains and the northeast. Northeast China is hot in summer and cold in winter; There is little rain in summer, little rain in spring and autumn and rainy in winter along the Mediterranean coast.

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France is 7 hours behind China, and daylight saving time (last Sunday in March to last Sunday in June 10) is 6 hours behind China. For example, French daylight saving time is 7: 00 in the morning and Beijing time is 1 in the afternoon.

voltage

The voltage in France is 230 volts and 50 hertz. Therefore, household appliances can be directly connected to local alternating current. The plugs used in France are cylindrical German standard plugs. Therefore, household electrical plugs generally need to be connected through a power converter.

language

The official language is French, but English is not common. French people love their own language, and learning a few simple and practical French can bring them closer together.

traffic

1, France, like China, drives on the right. Please obey the traffic rules and protect yourself when crossing the road.

You can buy all kinds of road guides and road traffic maps in bookstores and gas stations.

The main means of transportation in Paris is subway.

consistent

1. The most economical way of communication in France is to use a magnetic card or a pay phone. Please ask the tour guide how to buy and use it.

2. Call France landlines: 0086+ area code (the first digit needs to be omitted)+telephone number, for example, call Beijing landlines 00861012345678; Call domestic mobile phone: 0086+ mobile phone number.

For domestic calls to French landlines: 0033+ area code (the first digit is 0, which needs to be omitted)+telephone number.

Domestic call to French mobile phone: 0033+ phone number.

Hotels can surf the internet, but most of them need to charge.

hotel

1. Hotel rooms are generally equipped with pay TV, telephone, pay drinks and snacks. Please ask about the charges before using, so as to avoid misunderstanding when checking out, especially the pay phone.

2. The cold water in the hotel can generally be drunk directly, but please choose it carefully according to your own situation, so as to avoid diseases such as diarrhea caused by acclimatization. You can choose to buy mineral water to drink. There is no hot water in this hotel. If you need to drink hot water, you need to bring your own electric kettle.

3. Pay attention to safety and economy when using electricity and water, and pay attention to safety when smoking. If the facilities are damaged, personal compensation is required.

Please check your personal belongings carefully when you leave the hotel.

prescribe a diet

French famous dishes include Marseille fish soup, sparrow broth, Paris lobster, roasted snail, red wine pheasant, Shapiro chicken and so on.

restaurant

1, when using the buffet, take a small amount first, and then take more if you like.

Western food generally uses a knife and fork, with a fork in the left hand and a knife in the right hand. It is not advisable to wave a knife and fork when talking, so as not to make a noise when the tableware collides.

During the golden holiday and tourist season, you may have to wait for dinner. Please understand.

Tip/service charge

France has the habit of tipping. In some restaurants, cafes, hair salons and other places, you can tip in moderation.