First time for France
France go reward travelers wey prepare well well. Whether na Paris Charles de Gaulle you dey land, or you dey take TGV go south reach Nice, or you dey waka di lavender roads for Provence, small basics go save you stress and money.
Plug and voltage
France dey use Type E socket for 230V / 50Hz. Di plug get two round pin plus one grounding pin wey dey stick out from di socket.
- US and UK travelers need plug adapter.
- Most phone and laptop charger fit handle 230V automatically, but check di label (e suppose write 100-240V).
- Single-voltage hair tools fit need converter, no just adapter.
Basic language
English dey common for tourist area, but small French go carry you far and local people go appreciate say you try.
- Bonjour (hello) before any request, always.
- Merci (thank you) and s'il vous plait (please).
- Parlez-vous anglais? (you dey speak English?).
- L'addition, s'il vous plait (bring di bill, abeg).
Pack smart
- Comfortable shoe wey good for cobblestone for Lyon, Bordeaux and Le Marais.
- Light scarf, e go help for cold evening and to cover shoulder inside church.
- Reusable water bottle, you fit refill am for di green Wallace fountain for Paris.
- Small umbrella, Atlantic and northern weather fit change quick quick.
Connectivity
Free Wi-Fi dey for cafe, hotel and plenty TGV train, but e dey patchy and slow when you need map for road. Travel eSIM na di simplest solution, no SIM swap, you go dey online di moment you land.
Quick tips
- Validate train ticket where dem tell you to, and download SNCF Connect for schedule.
- Carry small cash, small bakery and market fit no accept card.
- Plenty shop and museum dey close on Monday, plan around am.
- Tip no compulsory, service dey already included, round up if you like.
- Buy Paris Museum Pass if you plan to visit plenty sites.
- Watch out for pickpocket for Metro line 1 and round tourist landmarks.
- Navigo Easy card go make Paris public transport simple.
- Lunch dey around 12-2pm, dinner rarely dey before 7:30pm.
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