Tourism Tax

During their stay in France, visitors are usually asked to pay a tourism tax or a flat-rate tourism tax which is fixed by the local authority and varies from € 0.15 to € 1.07 per person per day, according to the quality and standard of the accommodation.

Where the tourism tax is not flat rate, children under 4 years of age are exempt and children under 10 are charged half the rate.

This tax is collected by the owner of the accommodation and will be included in your hotel bill, rent, etc…

Currency

Are you a national of an E.U. country? Before leaving ask your local social security office for a "European Form E.111". This will enable you to be reimbursed for any medical costs and prescription charges when you return.

For nationals of other countries, you should apply to an insurance company which will cover you in case of illness or accident in France.

Accepted Currencies

The national currency in France (and in the European Union ) is the Euro. U.S. dollars are not accepted in most establishments; however, some hotels, shops and restaurants may accept your U.S. dollars at an agreed upon exchange rate. As of April 2002, the exchange rate is US $1 to 1.12 €

Euro (€): The new French currency

Bills: 500€ / 200€ / 100€ / 50€ / 20€/ 10€/ 5€

Coins: 2€ / 1€ / 50 cents / 20c / 10c / 5c / 2c / 1c. The Euro is divided into 100 cents. Take a look at bills and coins.