Category "france"

Can you identify the route I took from Avignon to Turin in 2015?

In 2015 I found myself in Avignon, France having just been mugged, all alone, with no money, credit cards etc. I had to make it to Italy and didn't have money

Where to buy a prepaid SIM card at Grenoble airport or Alpe d'Huez?

I'm going to Alpe d'Huez via bus from GNB (Alpes–Isère Airport‏). Would I be able to buy a SIM card with about 2 GB of data at the airport? I

Schengen visa from UK French consulate [closed]

I am going to be in UK for six weeks for research purposes, doing my PhD currently. I have a friend's wedding in France I'd really like to go

Can a dual Egypt/USA citizen with a Biometric Residence Permit in UK travel to/from UK with a US passport if BRP shows Egyptian nationality?

I have dual citizenship of USA and Egypt. I am a student in England and hold a Biometric Residence Permit. My nationality on the BRP is Egyptian since I had app

Does an Indian need a visa to visit the Schengen area as a tourist?

I am an Indian passport holder but Permanent Resident (PR) of Australia. Do I need a visa for Switzerland and France to visit as a tourist?

How can I rent a car in Caen, France with a driver's license that has been valid for less than one year?

I would like to rent a car in Caen, France but my driving license has been valid for less than one year. This is my first license - I have never been suspended

Is there a book (learner-friendly) of "the rules of the road" for France?

In Ontario there's a "Ontario Driver's Handbook" which basically summarizes all the important laws associated with driving in Ontario: what the road signs mean,

Is immigration unmanned at Mayotte airport when arriving from Paris?

A Peruvian guy is flying from Paris to Mayotte (a French overseas department) on a direct Air Austral flight. He is visa-exempt for mainland France, but not for

Travelling within Schengen with an ISIC card as proof rather than passport

I am studying in France right now and am an Indian National. I am going to apply for a UK visa which will take 10 days at least, so my passport will be with the

Are infants tolerated in restaurants in France and Italy?

We're new parents with a dilemma. We're looking for a city in France or Italy to call home for 6 weeks this summer. Thing is, our 1-year-old son's sleep schedul

Family's visa to accompany me on a business trip was denied [closed]

I applied for a Schengen business visa through the French Embassy and also applied for visitor visas for my family so that they could travel w

Do Eurostar/TGV prices increase during school holidays?

We're considering going from the UK to the South of France via Eurostar in August. On their website, only travel until April is available. The prices for that

Can I easily re-enter the UK as an American citizen if I travel to France for a few days?

I am an American citizen planning to visit the UK for two weeks' vacation. I am going to see my boyfriend who is a UK citizen and we thought it would be nice to

Do Americans need special permits to rent and drive a car in France?

I'm hoping to rent a car in June to drive from Paris to several day-trips with my family -- I figured it would be the cheapest and most convenient option for fo

Gazole vs diesel in France

I saw the question about gazole vs diesel in France however I had a slightly different experience pretty recently and was wondering if you could help me. We re

What type of France visa should I get?

I am a PhD student from India. I plan to visit France to attend an event, to be held during xxth - xxth May 2017, (8 days), La Colle sur Loup, France. I have be

Eurail Two country Pass - Is it valid for travel within city transport?

I want to know whether the "Eurail Two Country Pass" would allow to travel within the city using any internal trains? For an example if I buy a Two Country Eur

Can I use a Schengen visa issued the French Embassy to enter the Netherlands [duplicate]

i'm working for a French company. I was supposed to travel to France for some time but the travel has been delayed and I haven't used the visa

Query regarding type of room while booking

So I was planning to book a room for a night at La Colle Sur Loup, France. While in conversation with the hotel authorities, they said something like this:

What is the indigenous cuisine / dishes of the Languedoc region of France?

In April I am travelling to Carcassone in Languedoc. As a Brit, I am keen to eat some authentic cuisine. What are the traditional dishes/diet of the region?