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France


This advice has been reviewed and reissued with an amendment to Summary and Terrorism section. The overall level of the advice has not changed.
There is a general threat from terrorism. Attacks could be indiscriminate, including in places frequented by expatriates and foreign travellers. Since 2006 a number of explosions and failed explosions occurred in Corsica. A letter bomb exploded in a building in central Paris on 6 December. One person was killed and another seriously injured. You are advised to take care, particularly in town centres and near public buildings, and be wary of unattended packages. See the Terrorism section of this advice for more details.


Police have issued warnings that counterfeit Euro notes are in circulation on the continent. You should be aware and take all precautions to ensure that notes you receive, from sources other than banks and legitimate Bureaux de Change, are genuine.


Most visits are trouble-free. The main types of incident for which British nationals required consular assistance in France in 2006 were for petty crime and road traffic accidents. You should be alert to the dangers of street and car crime. See the Crime section of this advice for more details.


Since July 2007 an increase in passport checks at channel ports have caused delays. Ferry travellers, especially those in coach parties, should arrive in plenty of time.


We strongly recommend that you obtain comprehensive travel and medical insurance before travelling. You should check any exclusions, and that your policy covers you for all the activities you want to undertake. See the General (Insurance) section of this advice and the Travel Insurance for more details