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Luxembourg Climate
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FRANCE TRAVEL GUIDE - COMMUNICATION
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PhonesCountry code: +33
All French numbers have 10 digits. The first two digits are:
01 for Parisian region
02 for Northwest
03 for Northeast
04 for Southeast
05 for Southwest
06 for the cellphones
07 will be affected for the cellphones during 2010.
08 have special prices (from free to very costly) (Skype numbers start with 08).
09 if they are attached to Voice over IP telephones connected to DSL modems from French DSL providers that integrate such functions.
You cannot drop the first two digits even if your call remains within the same area. The initial '0' may be replaced by some other digit or longer code indicating a choice of long-distance operator. Don't use this unless explicitly told to.
When speaking phone numbers, people will usually group the digits by sets of two. For example, 02 47 66 41 18 will be said as "zero-two forty-seven sixty-six forty-one eighteen" (but in French, of course).
To enjoy cheap international calls from France travelers can get a local France Sim Card online before they leave or use low-cost dial-around services such as appellemonde or allo2556. To call a french number from abroad, dial: international prefix + 33 + local number without the leading 0. For example: ++33 247 664 118
Emergency numbers are 15 (medical aid), 17 (police station) and 18 (fire/rescue). You can also use the European emergency number 112 (perhaps a better choice if you don't speak French). These calls are free, and are accessible from virtually any phone, including locked cellphones. In case of a serious emergency, if you find a code-protected cellphone, enter a random code three times: the phone will lock, but you will be able to dial emergency numbers.
Phone booths are available in train or subway stations, bus stops, near tourist attractions etc. There is at least one phone booth in every village (look on the main plaza).
If you stay for some time, it may be advisable to buy a pre-paid cell phone card that you can use in any phone that supports the GSM standard on the 900/1800 Mhz bands. Then incoming calls are free. You can get it from most mobile service provider (Orange, SFR and Bouygues Telecom), but they have a very short validity of the card, if you don't recharge it.
Internet
Internet access is available in cyber cafes all over large and medium-sized cities. Service is usually around €4 per hour.
In all major cities, there are multiple companies offering residential broadband service. Typical prices are €30 a month for unmetered ADSL (in speeds up to 24 megabits per second), digital HDTV over DSL and free unlimited voice-over-IP phone calls to land lines within France and about twenty other countries (EU,US,...) with external SIP access too (the price includes a modem/routeur/switch with integrated WiFi MiMo access point). Broadband services are very common in France, all over the country.
You'll also find wifi access (in Paris) in a lot of cafés usually those labeled a bit "trendy". There will be a sign on the door or on the wall. Also look for the @ symbol prominently displayed, which indicates internet availability. However, with most homes now wired for the internet, cyber cafes are increasingly hard to find, especially outside the major cities. In Paris, one popular WIFI free spot is the Pompidou Center. There is talk that the city intends to become the first major European capital providing free WIFI coverage for the whole city. Public parks and libraries in Paris are also covered.
Post
Post offices are found in all cities and villages but their time of operation vary. In the main cities the downtown office may be open during lunchtime, typically 09:00 to 18:00. Most offices are only open on Saturday morning and there is only one office in Paris which is open 24 hours and 365 days (in rue du Louvre).
Letter boxes are colored in yellow.
Parcels
International delivery services like FedEx, UPS, are available in cities, however you generally have to call them for them to come to you as they have very few physical locations.
Another option is to simply use La Poste with a wide network around the country and the same services as its competitors. Other France Travel Guides General Information Food and Drink Stay Safe and Healthy Getting Around Communication Getting There Public Holidays Money Shopping Key Facts Climate Accommodation Night Life and Entertainment
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Getting to France
Posted by Miss Kan Kongsom on 12 April 2010 04:33:52
France is a member of the European Union and the Schengen Agreement. European visa policy will be covered in the article about the EU. No visa is required for citizens of other EU member states, and those of some selected nations with whom the European Union or France have special treaties can enter... More
Shopping in France
Posted by Miss Kan Kongsom on 12 April 2010 04:33:43
Shopping The special purchases for your trip in France will include lace, wines, crystal glass, cheeses, and coffee, etc. Arques, the home of Crystal D'Arques, is situated between St Omer and Calais. Lille, the main town of French Flanders, is known for its textiles, particularly fine lace... More
Nightlife&Entertainment in France
Posted by Miss Kan Kongsom on 12 April 2010 04:33:35
There are many lively night clubs in main cities such as Paris, Lyon or Marseille. The drinks are likely to be more expensive. However, most of the entrances are free of charge. Nightclubs can also be found in rural areas even the remotest corners of France. There is no fixed style and music varies ... More
