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Plan your vacation trip or river cruise with our Europe destination photos, country info, tour routes, weather, regional food specialities, holidays and other useful facts

Map of EuopeWhere to go, when to go, tour routings, how to get around, what to look out for on your Europe trip...we provide all kinds of Europe country information including maps, transport, activities, travel information, advice, reviews and itineraries.

And also special pages showing Maps/Satellite Photos , Weather/Climate, Phone Numbers, Phone codes and Telephone Directories, and Destination Videos in 40 countries.

European City GuidesIn-depth city guides to Paris, Venice and Brussels and other major European tourist destinations. Make us your online guide to tourism, attractions and accommodation in a growing list of European cities.

Need things to do on your city break?

We provide lots of advice and booking facilities here, and new information is added all the time - give it a try!.

Europe River CruiseSail down the Rhine, Danube, Moselle, Elbe, Douro, Seine, Saône, Rhône, Dnieper, Volga and more... river cruises are one of the fastest growing tour options in Europe. If you want to discover the romance, variety and true character of Europe, it's difficult to beat a European river cruise.

Europe's waterways take you to the heart of many of the continent's cities as well as to some of its most picturesque and atmospheric small towns and villages. And you only have to unpack once!

Also check our new River Cruise Blog

wwalking-holidayaWalking holidays are a great way to see Europe and keep healthy at the same time! There’s no better way to explore Europe than on foot, getting an up close and personal experience of the countryside and villages where you'll meet the local people.

Well-known walker and author Almis Simans is running our Walking Holidays in the UK and Europe area, so if you're thinking of a walking holiday, check out his words of wisdom - he'd love to hear from you!

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Book your tripYou name it, we provide advice and booking facilities here (our comparison search engine to find you the best hotel deal is really useful). Whether you're ready to book or just looking for information, check us out::

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Memorable images that show you what a place is really like, and help you plan your trip or river cruise. More than 18,000 pictures of European and Mediterranean countries, towns and landscapes. From Ireland to Italy, France to Russia, England to Greece, browse through our photos to find some images of places you'd like to visit.

What are you waiting for?!

Pick a country or option above and start your trip - you may be reading this at home, but you're already on the road right now as you plan your travel adventures with our photos, routes and descriptions!


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France: Money (The Euro)

Euro coinsAs of January 1, 2002, the euro (€) replaced the national currency of 12 countries within the European Union, including France. You can exchange currency at any bank branch (hours are listed below). Automatic cash machines can be found in most commercial centres.

Euro currency notes

Overseas departments and territories

The French Caribbean islands (Martinique, Guadeloupe), French Guyana, Mayotte, Saint Pierre et Miquelon and La Réunion have changed their currency to the Euro.

The French territories will keep Francs (CFP). French territories are: French Polynesia, Wallis and Futuna, Terres Australes et Antartiques Francaises.

The European Central Bank website has a lot of information about the Euro.

  • Bank Opening Hours
    Banking hours in Paris are usually  from 10am to 5pm,  Monday to Friday. Throughout the rest of France, banks are usually open from 10am to 1pm, and 3pm to 5pm, Tuesday through Saturday. Banks often close earlier the day before a public holiday.

  • Currency exchange
    Currency exchange can be carried out at all bank branches and Post Offices. Bureaux de change can also be found in large department stores, railway stations, airports and near to tourist sites. Please note: although the exchange rate is fixed, commission rates are not. By law these must be clearly displayed.

Check out the current Euro exchange rate with your currency here (close the new window to return): Travel Signposts Currency Converter

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Book a hotel in Europe

Book hotels, apartments at discount rates anywhere in Europe.

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City tours, day trips, special attractions tours, all over Europe.

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Adventure experiences, tours, trips and holidays in Europe and worldwide.

Rent a car
Rent or lease a car or campervan for your Europe tour - and a cellphone!
Australians click here!

Book Rail Travel
Europe has great railways. Get great deals on passes and tickets here

Book Eurostar
Travel from London to Paris and the Continent by high speed rail underwater!

Book a European Cruise
European cruises from CruiseDirect

Book a flight
Use QIXO (US) or Expedia and LastMinute (UK) to search out the cheapest flights on the Net!

Insure your trip
Enjoy peace of mind when you know you're insured; get a quote here.

Buy some luggage
Buy luggage online: cases, carry-ons, daypacks, and all kind of travel gear (US)

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