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Please make sure you have all the necessary documents before you
travel.
A valid UK passport is required for all travel to the Continent. If you
need any information on visa requirements please visit the French Consulate
website:
www.consulfrance-londres.org
If travelling by car, you will also need:
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Your driving licence
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Appropriate insurance documents
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Headlight beam converters
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Any other mandatory equipment - for example, most EU countries require
you to carry a warning triangle
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To ensure you are fully prepared, please be aware that as of 1 January
2006, UK residents travelling in Europe require a European Health Insurance
Card (EHIC). This will allow you to benefit from free or reduced-cost
medical care when travelling in an EEA country or Switzerland. The EHIC
replaces the E111 and is free of charge. For further information visit
www.dh.gov.uk/travellers.
Useful Tips
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Make copies of your passport and all other important documentation to
leave with your family or friends.
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Leave a copy of your itinerary and your contact details with your family
or friends.
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Make sure you have sufficient foreign money to use when you arrive.
It's worth remembering that most French autoroutes charge tolls (péage).
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Get hold of a good guidebook and maps of where you are travelling.
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Make sure you're familiar with local traffic regulations, including
speed limits; and also shop opening times (for example, in France most
shops are closed on Sundays).
For further information, see
www.fco.gov.uk and
www.theaa.com .
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