LANGUAGE - FRENCH

English is becoming more widely spoken in the younger generations and those trying to be trendy. It is useful to know some numbers and a few short phrases to get you around. See our printable phrase guide to get you started.

CURRENCY - EURO €1EU =$1.19USD =£0.68GBP (02/06)

Cash machines or ATMs are widely available and accept all major credit cards and those displaying the PLUS or CIRRUS logos. www.xe.com

TIME - CENTRAL EUROPEAN TIME (GMT+1HR)

Clocks forward(+1) last Sunday in March, and back(-1) last Sunday in October

PHONE - COUNTRY CODE 0033

To use local payphones you need a telecarte, available from post offices, Metro stations and Tabacs.

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