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- <text id=93CT1692>
- <title>
- France--Travel
- </title>
- <history>
- Compact ALMANAC--CIA Factbook
- Europe
- France
- </history>
- <article>
- <source>CIA World Factbook</source>
- <hdr>
- Travel Notes
- </hdr>
- <body>
- <p> Customs: There is no visa requirement for US citizens who
- travel to France for short-term visits of 90 days or less for
- purposes of business or pleasure. Travelers who are planning to
- work, study, or stay longer than 90 days will still need a
- visa. No vaccination is required. Travelers must declare goods
- carried in hand or in baggage and pass through customs
- inspection.
- </p>
- <p> Clothing: Clothing needs are similar to those in Washington,
- DC.
- </p>
- <p> Health: No special precautions are needed. Standards of
- medical care are usually acceptable. The American Hospital of
- Paris is located at 63 Boulevard Victor-Hugo, 9200 Neuilly sur
- Seine (tel. 474-5300).
- </p>
- <p> Telecommunications: Domestic and international telephone,
- telegraph, and cable communications are good. Paris is 6 hours
- ahead of Eastern Standard Time.
- </p>
- <p> Transportation: Rail and bus systems offer good
- transportation in all large French cities. Paris has an
- excellent subway system and local rail services. Taxis are
- available at moderate rates in all cities. Good air and railway
- service is available to all parts of France and other European
- capitals.
- </p>
- <p> Source: U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Public Affairs,
- October 1990.
- </p>
-
- </body>
- </article>
- </text>
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