Travel Information From Guyana to France

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Routine Vaccines

Make sure you are up-to-date on all routine vaccines before every trip. Some of these vaccines include

• Chickenpox (Varicella)
• Diphtheria-Tetanus-Pertussis
• Flu (Influenza)
• Measles-Mumps-Rubella (MMR)
• Polio
• Shingles

COVID-19

All eligible travelers should be up to date with their COVID-19 vaccines.

Hepatitis A

Consider for most travelers; recommended for travelers at higher risk (e.g. visiting smaller cities, villages, or rural areas where exposure might occur through food or water; or prone to "adventurous eating")

Hepatitis B

Recommended for unvaccinated travelers of all ages to France.

Measles

Infants 6 to 11 months old traveling internationally should get 1 dose of measles-mumps-rubella (MMR) vaccine before travel. This dose does not count as part of the routine childhood vaccination series.

Rabies

France is free of dog rabies. However, rabies may still be present in wildlife species, particularly bats. CDC recommends rabies vaccination before travel only for people working directly with wildlife. These people may include veterinarians, animal handlers, field biologists, or laboratory workers working with specimens from mammalian species.

You will need at least 3 Months validity on your passport from the day you plan to leave.

Local Phrases Language : French

Local Phrases :

Greetings

Hello = Bonjour
Good morning = Bonjour
Good afternoon = Bon après-midi
Goodbye = Au revoir
Nice to meet you = Ravi de vous rencontrer

Conversational

How are you? = Comment vas-tu?
I am good thank you = Je vais bien, merci
What’s your name? = Quel est ton nom?
My name is … = Mon nom est …
Do you speak English? = Parlez vous anglais?
I don’t speak … = je ne parle pas…
How do you say… in … = Comment dit-on… en…
I don’t understand = je ne comprends pas

Basics

Yes = Oui
No = Non
Please = S'il vous plaît
Thank you = Merci
You’re welcome = Je vous en prie
Excuse me please (as a question) = Excusez moi s'il vous plait
Excuse me (as sorry) = Pardon
Wait = Attendre
Hurry up = Dépêche-toi
Go away = S'en aller
Let’s go to = Allons à
I want to go to … = Je veux aller à …
A little bit = Un peu
A lot = Beaucoup

Shopping & Eating Out

Restaurant = Restaurant
Do you have? … = As-tu? …
Not too spicy = Pas trop épicé
It was delicious = C'était délicieux
The bill, please = The bill, please
How much? = Combien?
Very expensive = Très cher
Can you reduce the price? = Pouvez-vous réduire le prix?
Please can I have a beer? = S'il vous plaît, puis-je avoir une bière ?

Transportation & Directions

Taxi = Taxi
Car = Auto
Bus = Bus
Go Right = aller à droite
Go Left = va à gauche
Go Straight = Allez tout droit
Stop here = Arrêtez ici

Places

Downtown = Centre ville
Street = Rue
Hotel = Hôtel
Museum = Musée
Mall = Centre commercial
Market = Marché
Hospital = Hôpital
Doctor = Docteur
Police = Police
Post office = Bureau de poste
Bank = Banque

Time & Dates

What time is it? = Quelle heure est-il?
Today = Aujourd'hui
Tomorrow = Demain
The day after tomorrow = Le surlendemain
Yesterday = Hier
When? = Lorsque?

Emergencies

Where is the toilet? = Où sont les toilettes?
Help me, please = Aidez-moi, s'il vous plaît
Call an ambulance = Appelle une ambulance
I don’t feel goo = je ne me sens pas bien

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You must be able to prove your identity either by providing documents when asked or within 4 hours at a police station. Identity documents can be a passport, a photo driving licence or other documentation provided by a government body. Concealing your face in public places in France is illegal. This includes balaclavas, full veils or any other garment or mask that is used to conceal the face. Failure to comply with the ban is punishable by a maximum fine of €150. Under this law, forcing someone to hide their face is also a crime and is punishable by a year’s imprisonment and a fine of up to €30,000. If the person forced to hide their face is a minor, the sentence is doubled. The law does not provide any exemption for tourists. You cannot take meat, milk or products containing them into EU countries. There are some exceptions for medical reasons, for example certain amounts of powdered infant milk, infant food, or pet food required for medical reasons.

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Paris, also known as the Latin Quarter, the 5th arrondissement is home to the Sorbonne university and student-filled cafes. It's also known for its bookshops, including the famed Shakespeare & Company. Family-friendly attractions include the Jardin des Plantes botanical gardens and the National Museum of Natural History. The stately Panthéon building holds the remains of notables like Voltaire and Marie Curie.

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pickpocketing

Anywhere that attracts tourists, will attract thieves. In Paris, thieves are everywhere.

Be careful around Madeleine, Champs Elysees and Arc de Triomphe, Sacre Coeur church at the artists' area of Montmartre, L'Opera, Les Halles and the George Pompidou Center, the Porte de Clignancourt flea market, and of course –anywhere near the Eiffel Tower. Including inside the crowded lifts that take you to the top.

If you are dining at a street side cafe or restaurant, make sure your bag and valuables are secure. Don't hang your bag over the back of your seat or leave your bag/wallet on a table. It's a quick snatch and grab for any passing opportunistic thief.

Property crime

Property crime in France amounts to half of all crime, and it is most prevalent in Paris and the Mediterranean coastal cities of Marseille and Nice. Muggings do occur, especially in the Ile de France region that encompasses Paris and the outer suburbs.

In the regional southern parts of France pensioners have been targeted. Even truffle farmers have been robbed at gunpoint by opportunistic thieves, for their harvest that restaurants in Paris pay a small fortune for.

As a traveler, the specific areas where you should exercise caution are at automated service stations, and rest areas on motorways. It is advised not to sleep in these rest areas, nor in makeshift or unauthorized campgrounds on the outskirts of major cities.

Be more vigilant of your safety and belongings at the military cemeteries around Normandy. Tourists from around the world visit these World War I and II historic sites that attract local thieves.

Credit card fraud and card skimming

Like all major international cities, credit card skimming is on the rise. In high volume tourist areas and automated service stations be mindful or protecting your PIN. If possible use ATMs in more controlled and supervised areas like banks, shops and shopping centers.

International Driving Permit 1949 is required

• The most common religion in France is Christianity
• Avoid asking personal questions relating to one’s age, sexual orientation, family or children unless you have a well-established friendship. The French highly value their privacy and the privacy of others.
• Inquiring about one’s salary and finances is taboo. To do so is considered highly inappropriate, regardless of how close the relationship is between those conversing. Allow for your French counterpart to reveal this information if they wish. In some contexts, it is also considered rude to reveal your salary if it is significantly high due to social perceptions of the upper class. If you do inquire about one’s financial situation or salary, any questions should be preceded by the phrase ‘Si ce n'est pas indiscret’ (If it is not a rude question).
• French people take great pride in their nation and language. Although the French tend to be quite critical, negative comments or criticisms about the French nation or identity from foreigners may offend your French counterpart.
• Avoid shouting or drawing attention to yourself in public as this is viewed as a lack of self-control and manners.
• Do not become frustrated if things take time. The French place a greater value on quality than convenience.

Do I need travel insurance to travel to France?

Travel insurance is very important when traveling overseas. We strongly recommend that you take out cover to travel to France. You can usually take out single trip or annual multi-trip cover to give you peace of mind should anything happen.

It can be a better and cheaper option to take annual multi-trip cover as it usually covers any number of trips taken in one year with a maximum of up to around 60 days away per trip.

We work with the top names in the industry and have already pre-selected the easiest, cheapest and best quality travel insurance on the market to save you time and money trying to find the best cover.

Travel insurance typically covers the following; however, you can tailor a policy to suit your needs depending on where you are traveling to, your activities and how long you are away.

• Medical Expenses
  Medical treatment can be extremely costly and add up very quickly, and include Overnight stays in hospital, minor or major surgery, accident and emergency treatment, drugs, COVID-19 treatment, journey home if you cannot use the original ticket, dental treatment, and many more unexpected expenses.
• Baggage and personal belongings
  If your baggage is lost, stolen, damaged or delayed it is extremely frustrating. If you must buy new clothes, toiletry products or personal belongings it can be very expensive and time consuming.
• Cancellation
  Sometimes due to unforeseen circumstances you may need to cancel your trip. This could be due to several reasons such as illness, injury, a bereavement or many other scenarios. Usually airlines, tour operators and hotels have large cancellation fees, so buying travel insurance that covers this is recommended.

Health Care

Healthcare System in France

Healthcare of France is ranked 22th in the world. France runs a statutory health insurance (SHI) system providing universal coverage for its residents. The system is financed through employee and employer contributions, and increasingly by earmarked taxes on a broad range of revenues.

Health Risk

Leptospirosis

Caused by bacteria of the genus Leptospira.

Leishmaniasis

Occurs from sand fly bite.

Zika

Occurs from mosquito bite.

Hantavirus

Less commonly, being around someone sick with hantavirus.

Tuberculosis (TB)

Caused from an infected and contagious person coughing, speaking, or singing.