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France
Currency, language, tipping etiquette, and how to get around France — plus every Tripzeeker itinerary covering the country.
Currency
EUR
Language
French
Tipping
Customary
Region
Europe
Currency
France uses the Euro (EUR). Use Tripzeeker's currency converter to check live exchange rates before you travel.
Language
The main language is French. A translation app or basic phrasebook goes a long way outside major tourist areas.
Tipping etiquette
Service ("service compris") is included by law; rounding up a euro or two is a nice gesture.
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TGV high-speed trains connect cities fast; the Paris Metro covers the capital extensively.
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What currency does France use?
France uses the Euro (EUR). Tripzeeker's currency converter and tip calculator can help you budget in your home currency before you go.
What language is spoken in France?
The main language is French. A translation app or basic phrasebook goes a long way outside major tourist areas.
Do I need to tip in France?
Service ("service compris") is included by law; rounding up a euro or two is a nice gesture.
How do you get around France?
TGV high-speed trains connect cities fast; the Paris Metro covers the capital extensively.