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Walking holidays in France
The beautiful peaks and valleys of the French Alps are one of France's greatest draws for the keen walker.
- Capital city: Paris
- Population: 67,128,000 (2015)
- Size of country: 551,695 km2
- Currency: Euro
- Power supply: 230v / 50 hz
- Sockets: 2-pin round
- Language: French
- Time difference: GMT +1
- Visas: British nationals do not require a visa to enter France.
- Religion: There is no official state religion in France and 31% of the population have no declared religious affiliation. 54% of the population define themselves as Christians, 4% as Muslim, 1% as Jews and 1% Buddhists.
- Popular dishes: Fondue Savoyard is classic dish in the French Alps.
- Popular drinks: Wine is of course, France’s most popular drink, wherever you are in the country.
- Did you know: The French have the same informal word for hello and goodbye – ‘Salut’.
- FCDO advice: FCDO travel guide