TourFrance.com - Get Answers to Some Frequently Asked Questions

Find brief answers for many common frequently asked questions regarding our site, its services and France travelling in general. We hope you'll find information on this page useful and we are constantly working on making this travelling site bigger and better for our users.

• Do I need to pay or register for TourFrance.com in order to use it?
  
• What is your website's privacy policy?
  
• Is France better fitted for tourists or for backpackers?
  
• Where can I find out more about France's best tourist destinations?
  
• What currency is used in France?
  
• Will foreign money like US dollars be accepted?
  
• What do I do in case of emergency?
  
• Do French People Speak Good English?
  
• How can I learn more about your travelling website?
  
• Is there internet access throughout the country?
  
  
  
  
• Do I need to pay or register for TourFrance.com in order to use it?
  No. Using our travelling site and reading our tourist guide is completely free of charge.
  
  
• What is your website's privacy policy?
  TourFrance.com is a SAFE and RELIABLE travelling site and we highly value our vistors' right to privacy. To find our full policy in this matter, visit out Privacy Policy page.
  
  
• Is France better fitted for tourists or for backpackers?
  France is a popular destination for tourists and travelers and its many regions offer different styles of travelling. If you're looking for luxurious hotels, prestige restaurants and lavish shopping, you will certainly find what you want. But the same is true for families who are looking for an economic fun trip of sightseeing and marketplaces, backpackers who are looking for challenging treks and those who seek a relaxing vacation by a peaceful, sandy beach. With TourFrance.com you can choose your style of travelling and we will make sure you have hotels, flights and transportation to perfectly meet your needs.
  
  
• ">Where can I find out more about France's best tourist destinations?
  At TourFrance.com we've summarized all the important facts regarding the main tourist sites, and you can find them all in the links at the left side of our toolbar. However, since this huge European country has many attractions, historical structures and cultural assets to offer, many things were clearly left out. On most of our review pages we've added links to other useful websites in the hope that this will offer you a broader picture of the country and its society.
  
  
• What currency is used in France?
  The coin used in France, as in many other European countries, is the Euro.
  
  
• Will foreign money like US dollars be accepted?
  At the more tourist areas major coins like US dollars or pounds may at times be accepted, but don't count on it. Even if foreign cash will be accepted, it will usually be for a rate that is not in your favor. ATM machines are common and will accept all major credit cards. Traveler's cheques aren't accepted in many businesses, so make sure you carry some cash, especially when you get out of the big cities.
  
  
• What do I do in case of emergency?
  In case of a serious emergency use the following toll-free numbers: *15 - Use for medical emergencies * 17 - The police * 18 - Firefighters
  
  
• Do French People Speak Good English?
  While it can be easily assumed that most people in France have received at least basic training in English at school, many will refuse to speak it. This is partly due to principle and partly due to lack of practice. Unlike other countries where people are exposed to English on a daily basis, in France cinema, music and culture all takes place mainly in French. If you have no experience with the language - don't worry. French people are extremely kind to those willing to try and speak their language and even a few basic phrases from Wikitravel.org/en/French_phrasebook will take you a long way. If you do decide to stick with English keep your pronunciation clear and speak v-e-r-y-s-l-o-w-l-y.
  
  
• How can I learn more about your travelling website?
  Check out or About Us page for more information regarding out travelling site. If you still have inquiries or requests, feel free to Contact Us.
  
  
• Is there internet access throughout the country?
  In the big cities internet cafes can be found all over the place and in Paris especially, some large areas offer free internet access for all laptops. However, since more French homes today have internet in their homes, in smaller cities it will be hard to find places that offer internet access.