Before Your Trip: Essential Knowledge
Familiarize Yourself with Local Laws and Etiquette
• It is mandatory according to French law to always carry personal identification, so make sure to keep your passport with you at all times.
• If you will be driving, it is required to have a fluorescent yellow vest in your car. This should be worn in case of a breakdown on a busy road, ensuring your visibility to other motorists.
• When meeting someone for the first time, it is customary to shake their hand. Cheek-kissing is reserved for later, especially between men, once a relationship has been established.
• Keep in mind that in France, saying “Merci” when offered something actually means refusal, while in British culture, saying “Thank you” implies acceptance. To accept more wine or bread, kindly say “Oui, s’il vous plaît.”
Essential Information
- The British Consulate in Marseille covers Cannes, Nice, and St Tropez (00 33 491 15 72 10; Les Docks de Marseille, Atrium 10.3, 1er Etage/1st Floor, 13002 Marseille; gov.uk). The consulate is open on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 9.00am to 12h30.
- British Embassy, Paris: 00 33 144 51 31 00
- Emergency services: Dial 112
The Basics
- Currency: Euro
- Telephone code: Dial 00 33 when calling from the UK
- Time difference: +1 hour
- Flight time: The flight from London to Nice takes approximately two hours
About the Author
Hannah, originally from London, has devoted years to mastering the intricacies of French grammar. She now resides in Paris, where she works as a journalist specializing in French culture and society.
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