What should you pay attention to when traveling in France?

Everyone knows that France is a romantic city. Paris, France is a fashionable city. There should be many people who want to experience the romantic atmosphere of France. So what are the things to note when traveling in France? I have compiled them. I have some information, let’s take a look.

Internet access problems

There are very few free WIFIs in public places. It is recommended to buy a local phone card to use the Internet.

One company recommended is LEBARA; general cards are free. Then recharge for 5 euros and you will have 300MB of traffic every month. But you need to set up the APN: data.lycamobile.fr

This card is very cheap to call France. If you call back to your home country, it costs 0.01 euros per minute for landlines and 0.06 euros per minute for mobile phones.

Paris is the capital of fashion. Perfume, cosmetics and ready-to-wear are several pillars. In the introduction to Paris, I divided the shopping guide into four major categories: perfume, cosmetics, ready-made clothing, jewelry, bags, and other categories for detailed introduction

Cosmetics and perfumes

Places to buy cosmetics and perfumes in Paris can be divided into four main categories: general shopping stores, drugstores, duty-free shops and airport duty-free shops

A General shopping stores

Features: Complete brand, new products, many varieties, high quality, guaranteed price, little advantage

Price: Based on my observations of some skin care products and perfumes (certainly not all), high-end skin care Products (la mer series, mid-range skin care products (basic care cleanser, toner, moisturizing cream, etc. of major brands) with products over 150 euros from major brands) are the same as or even slightly higher than domestic prices (actually this is What I can’t figure out the most)

The price of perfume is basically the same (sometimes it’s a little cheaper in China and I don’t know why...)

Cosmetics are generally cheaper than those in China. The price should be low (if you must buy the latest cosmetics, you can buy them in general shopping stores, but if it is a classic product of a big brand, it is recommended to buy it in the airport duty-free shop, where the price should be the lowest)

In this type of store You can pay more attention to the gift boxes placed in front of the counter, and you will be surprised when they are filled.

Let me talk about the L'Oreal brand. It is actually quite cost-effective. The price is much lower than in China (about 60%-70%). If you want to To buy, go to large supermarkets such as Auchan and Carrefour.

Representative stores and locations: sephora, nocibe, marionnaud. These are perfume and cosmetics specialty stores that can be seen in various shopping malls and some street corners. They can be called There are other choices everywhere, such as Galeries Lafayette and Printemps and other large shopping malls, which also have cosmetics counters

B Drug Store

Features: Drug Cosmetics

Price: Generally speaking, it is cheaper than in China

For Avène, Neutrogena and other cosmeceuticals, you should go to specialized cosmeceutical stores instead of general cosmetics stores.

Representative stores and locations: Generally, there are special cosmeceutical sections in supermarkets such as Auchan, Carrefour, monoprix, etc. They are also sold in general pharmacies (with a green cross logo), but they are not as wide-ranging as in drug stores.

Features: Can communicate in Chinese. Prices are lower than ordinary shops. Limited selection. Requires visa within 3 months

Price: This type of duty free shop usually has Chinese services The prices of perfumes and cosmetics are slightly higher than those in ordinary stores, but there is about a 60% discount. The price after discount is relatively low

Duty-free shops require customers to have a visa within 3 months of staying in the country, which is not valid for long-term residence. No 3 If you have a visa within 3 months, if you can give cash and communicate with the Chinese-speaking clerk in the store, sometimes there is a discount of about 60% (it should be said that duty-free points can give cash in exchange for discounts, but after all, I have only been to a few. So I dare not tell you all)

Usually there are various brands, but the content of each brand is not particularly large. It is limited to some more classic and famous models. The content of each store is slightly different, so if there is You can compare several more if needed;

Tip

Almost all restaurants include tax and 15% service charge in the price. If the food or service in a restaurant is particularly good, the average customer will pay an extra 10 francs.

In hotels, bellhops and waitresses have to pay 10 francs for each piece of luggage.

After the tour, tourists should also tip the tour guide and driver.

Of course, it still depends on where you go~

Notes

1. Go to the Eiffel Tower in the evening, climb to the top first, and wait until dark See the illuminated Eiffel Tower;

2. Leave enough time for the Louvre;

3. Don’t miss the Orsay Museum of Art. When visiting, remember to follow the timing there The docent appears. Their explanations will definitely give you a clearer understanding of the artistic process.

However, the explanation is a paid service;

4. On both sides of the square in front of the Louvre are the distribution centers for travel companies. From there, you can get free maps of Paris city and introductions to various museums, as well as introductions to recent entertainment activities. ;

5. The Paris subway is very convenient. If you have to travel a lot in a day, you can consider buying a pass;

6. There are very few public toilets in Paris. Remember to go to the toilet in time, don’t wait until the next toilet appears;

7. Don’t let the romance of Paris wear away your vigilance, please watch your bag;

8. Spend enough money on your mobile phone, stay in touch with family and acquaintances, and report your whereabouts at any time;

9. Before traveling, remember to back up your passport, hotel, flight, and credit card information, and keep a copy of what you need in case of emergency phone number, such as the French Consulate, etc.

Warm reminder: French climate

Spring: The arrival of spring is around Easter in April, and you still need to wear sweaters, coats and other clothing.

Summer: There is no rainy season and the air is relatively dry. There are sometimes dense clouds and a bit of chill in June, so it is advisable to bring a sweater for emergencies. In July and August, the daytime temperature is around 30 degrees.

Autumn: Autumn begins in September, with more rain and lower temperatures, around 12 or 13 degrees. It is recommended to prepare simple warm clothes.

Winter: November enters winter, with shorter days and longer nights, and less sunshine during the day. Warm clothing such as thick coats and woolen sweaters are a must.

Of course you need to shop when you go out, but don’t cause unnecessary waste~ We should prepare clothes when we go out, so as not to be caught off guard.