France Travel Precautions 2020 France Travel Precautions Guide to Being Scammed

There are many things to pay attention to when traveling. So, what should we pay attention to when going to romantic France? Today, the editor will tell you something about what we should pay attention to when going to Dharma Pass, and what kinds of deceptions we should be aware of? Things to note

Large bills of 500 euros are difficult to use, but it is much more convenient to exchange them for small ones

Large-denomination banknotes will no longer be issued in Europe. But it can still be exchanged domestically. For the sake of convenience and portability when exchanging money in China, many people like to exchange euros for 500 euro tickets. However, it is really difficult to spend money in Europe. Several people who have traveled around the editor have learned the same lesson. It’s really hard to see a small item you want to buy or eat a simple meal.

When drinking drinks, be careful when the clerk adds ice

If you have a typical Chinese stomach, please pay attention to this. It's normal to find a coffee shop for a drink when you're thirsty. Ice is no problem, but if you don’t mention it in advance, many waiters will add ice to drinks or water in advance and bring it to you. This is a European habit of drinking drinks, but Asia's fragile stomachs can't handle it, so please be informed in advance. Even if it’s a cold day, we’ll still give you ice!

The zero floor of the elevator is the first floor, and the first floor is the second floor

The numbering of floors is not consistent with that in China. For example: when shopping in Galeries Lafayette, if the elevator is marked with the first floor, it is equivalent to the second floor in China. So when you meet up with friends who are going together, make an appointment in advance which country and which floor you are going to. Don’t wait for several hours to find out that you are on a different floor.

At the entrance of the subway, beware of mobile phone thieves

These thieves not only steal from tourists, but also many local people. For example, if you happen to be playing with your phone at the door while taking the subway, when the subway door closes, many thieves will use the door-closing strategy to snatch your phone and run off the bus. If this is the case, you can only watch helplessly as the door is closed and your phone is snatched away. .

You have to pay for the toilet, so prepare some change

In some countries, you need to pay for the toilet, usually ranging from 50 CTS to 1 Euro. Please prepare some change before traveling in advance. Of course, there are loopholes in some areas. In the same area, there may be charges for one toilet and no charges for that toilet. If you are not in a hurry, you can check more. Usually McDonald's is free.

Be sure to check doors, windows, valuables, and lock the safe when you go out

For areas with disrupted public security, such as the northern suburbs of Paris or the DOMO church in Milan, remember to lock the door when sleeping. If you stay in a cheap hotel, you should be careful not to give out your room number to anyone you don't know. I met an uncle on the plane who had 4,000 euros stolen from his hotel in Italy. People who bring cash must either carry it with them or put it in a safe.

Chinese and European numbers are written differently

For numbers 1, 4, 7, and 9, especially when writing tax refund forms, using European writing will save you unnecessary trouble. 1 is added with a small stroke, 4 is added with a horizontal line but does not cross the line, 7 is added with a glance, and the tail of 9 is curved.

Be careful about overcharging when taking a taxi

Taxi taxis in Europe are notoriously expensive, and some people would rather be taken advantage of.

When checking out, remember to check whether the amount of the receipt matches the amount stated by the driver. When I encounter situations where the driver charges too much, if I ask why the overcharge was made, the driver will say that he thought you were a reserved passenger. (Booking in advance is more expensive than taking a taxi on the spot), but we did not make a reservation. It would be easier to explain if you understand the language, but it will be more troublesome if you speak different languages, so pay attention to the receipt~

Don’t check the box away before tax refund

Many people who went abroad for the first time exchanged their boarding passes and checked in a large box, and then were dumbfounded when they arrived at the tax refund office. When the customs officers randomly check and ask you where your things are, many people will answer: It has been checked in. To the customs officers, this is nonsense. They will not refund you the tax until you see the purchased products. Keep this in mind!

Lest you buy a bunch of items and not be able to get a tax refund. Especially those who like to buy expensive items have a higher probability of random inspection!

Try to exchange tax refunds into local currency

After tax refunds in Europe, many babies are very happy. When choosing between Euros and RMB, many babies choose RMB. I tell you that they are totally wrong. Due to the exchange rate ratio, under normal circumstances, those who need to change to RMB at the airport will suffer a lot! It is recommended to change to local currency and then change to RMB when you come back. Guide to being deceived

1. Tying colorful ropes: In the Sacré-Coeur/Montmartre, Seine River, Louvre, and Gare du Nord areas in Paris, there are often a group of buddies who suddenly rush diagonally from a certain corner. Come out, shout "free" and "friendship", take a small colorful rope and tie it to your hand without saying hello. At this time, the buddy spread his hands and took the money.

2. Small twigs: A variation of the colorful rope tying scam in Paris. The location is switched to various scenic spots in France, but the colorful ropes become small twigs.

3. Fake petition with signature board: Usually some underage boys and girls pretend to be deaf-mute and hold a signature board for you to sign the petition. The problem is that you don’t know why you are petitioning. Some people just You signed it in a daze, then just wait and pay.

It's not enough if you don't pay. Gangs commit crimes. As soon as you start to protest, a burly man appears, so you can only admit defeat.

4. Pigeon food: For example, in places like Notre Dame de Paris, an old man or old lady will take out a small handful or a small bag of corn and hand it to you and say, "It's for free. Take it." Go ahead.

You must understand that pie will not fall from the sky for no reason. You know.

5. Fake coins: A friend of mine encountered this. When buying something, a small vendor gave me change. The two-euro coins turned into steel from an unknown country. One or two would be fine, but if A lot would be a loss.

6. Helping you buy tickets on the subway: In the subway, there will be people who claim to be staff to help you buy tickets. Some of them also have certificates, which is similar to that, but they have either been used by you. Or expired tickets, or they tell you that the ticket vending machine does not accept banknotes/you need to use a specific French card, and then they take out their own card to buy it for you and ask you to give them cash.

But the tickets bought for you are definitely not what you want. You will definitely have to pay for them when taking the subway with these tickets.

7. Picking up rings: This is a very old and very common method of cheating in France, especially in Paris. It usually goes like this - a gypsy next to you suddenly bends down and picks up a gold ring, and mysteriously tells you that he will sell this ring to you, and you just need to pay a hard fee~

In fact, it was a fake gold ring~

8. Street gambling: Set up a stall, and quickly exchange three cups, asking you to guess which one has the ball in it. There must be someone playing next to you, that is an accomplice. The first time you play, you will win, and after you taste the sweetness, you will lose one after another~

9. Gypsy: The Gypsy here is not at all It’s not romantic. There’s no such thing as a beautiful gypsy girl! She doesn’t even bother to learn how to steal. A few gypsy kids rush up to surround you and “handle” you. If they touch something in any pocket, they will Run away at the speed of light!

It’s overwhelming. In Galeries Lafayette, there will always be gypsy women asking you for directions with a map in hand. Once you stop, they will start to cover it with the map and reach for your wallet.

10. Fake police: Some scammers may pretend to be police officers and ask you to show your ID and check your wallet in scenic spots, and there are accomplices around you. If you are not careful, your wallet will be stolen. Many people get scared when they see the police. Wake up! It’s understandable to check your passport, but what the hell is checking your wallet? When encountering this situation, you must show the police badge to prove your identity.

Everyone must be cautious when traveling, and don’t trust strangers casually. I wish everyone a happy trip! Latest French Entry Policy in 2020

Starting from November 11, all persons traveling to France from non-EU countries must provide a negative antigen test or new coronavirus nucleic acid test certificate before boarding the flight, and the test must be before the flight takes off. Completed within 72 hours.

This regulation not only applies to passengers taking direct flights to France, but also includes those who transit to France via a third party and transit in France to enter other countries. Friends who plan to come to France from China in the near future or have transit plans in France must not forget to prepare this certificate!

As for returning to China, on November 6, those returning to China from abroad will Double negative certification measures have also begun to be officially implemented. Regarding the introduction of the new policy, as well as testing and flight strategies, you can review it through our previous push.

Air France has also adjusted its routes to and from China and France in accordance with China-France entry policies.