Currency
The
Euro is now the official currency of France.
France's prior currency, the Franc, has
now been phased out as legal tender and
is no longer accepted.
Credit
Cards
Most
major credit cards (VISA, Mastercard, American
Express, Diners) are accepted throughout
France.
Traveller's
cheques
Euro
travelers cheques are widely accepted everywhere.
It is advisable to take Euro travelers Cheques
and Euro notes as it is illegal in France
for shops and hotels to accept foreign currency
as payment.
Currency
restrictions
The
import and export of local and foreign currency
is unrestricted. Amounts over €7600
must be declared.
