France Country Information

Country information

From the elegant streets of Paris, to the rolling lavender fields of Provence, France bursts with esteem and beauty and what better way to discover it all then by the super fast French TGV - the Train a Grande Vitesse!

Whether racing from Paris to Marseille for a business meeting, or hurrying to Paris to take in the sites, travellers on the TGV enjoy the speed, comfort, and convenience of modern, fast trains.

Exceptional service, fine food, and breathtaking scenery await you along with spacious accommodation.

To book or enquire further about any Train journey or Rail Pass please contact us

• Capital: Paris
• Population: 65 million
• Official Language: French
• Currency: Euro
• Train operator: SNCF (Société Nationale des Chemins de Fer)
• Tourist Information: www.franceguide.com.
• Time Zone: GMT +1 (Summer time GMT+2)
• Calling Code: +33
• Internet TLD: .fr
• Drives on right
• Visas: Not required by UK citizens. Check http://www.fco.gov.uk/en for further information