There are many things to pay attention to when traveling, so what should we pay attention to when we go to romantic France? Today, Xiaobian will give you a good talk about what we should pay attention to when we go to France, and what tricks should we pay attention to? Precautions
5 euro bills are not easy to use, but it is much more convenient to change small money
Now large bills will not be issued in Europe soon. But it can still be changed at home. Many people like to change euros into 5 euros for convenience and portability when changing money in China, but it's really hard to spend it in Europe. It's really hard for Xiaobian to see the small things he wants to buy or eat a simple meal.
Be careful when drinking drinks. The clerk adds ice
If you have a typical China stomach, please pay attention to this. It's normal to find a coffee shop for a drink when you are thirsty. Ice is fine, but if you don't mention it in advance, many waiters will add ice to drinks or water in advance and present it. This is the habit of drinking in Europe, but the fragile stomach in Asia can't bear it. Please know in advance. Even in cold weather, I'll add ice to you!
the zero floor of the elevator is the first floor, and the first floor is the second floor.
The number of floors is not consistent with that in China. For example, when shopping in Galeries Lafayette, if the elevator is marked with the first floor, it is equivalent to the second floor in China. So when you gather with your friends who are going together, make an appointment in advance on which floor of which country it is. Don't wait in parallel for hours and find it on different floors.
Watch out for mobile phone thieves at the subway gate.
These thieves not only steal tourists, but also many local people. For example, when you take the subway and play with your mobile phone at the door, many thieves use the closing strategy to grab the mobile phone and get off the bus. If so, you can only watch the door closed and the mobile phone taken away.
toilets need to be paid, and small change should be prepared
toilets in some countries need to be paid, generally ranging from 5CTS to 1 euro. Please prepare some small change before you leave in advance. Of course, there are loopholes in some areas. In the same scope, there may be cases where this toilet is charged and that toilet is not charged. If you are not in a hurry, you can have a look more. Generally, McDonald's is free.
when you go out, remember to check the doors and windows, valuables and lock the safe.
In areas where public security is disturbed, such as the northern suburbs of Paris or DOMO church in Milan, remember to lock the door when you sleep. If you stay in a cheap hotel, you should pay more attention, and don't easily reveal your room number to people you don't know. I met an uncle on the plane, and 4 euros was stolen from Italy in the hotel. People with cash either carry it with them or put it in the safe.
Chinese and European numbers are written differently
For 1, 4, 7 and 9, especially when writing tax refund forms, using European writing will reduce unnecessary troubles for yourself. 1 with a small curl, 4 without crossing the line, 7 with a glance, 9 with a curved tail.
Take a taxi carefully and charge more
Taxis in Europe are notoriously expensive, and some people prefer to be the suckers.
When checking out, remember to check whether the amount of the receipt is consistent with the amount stated by the driver. Xiaobian encountered excessive charges and asked why it was overcharged. The driver would say that he thought you were a reserved passenger (booking in advance is more expensive than taking a taxi on the spot), but we didn't make a reservation. If you understand the language and explain it well, it will be more troublesome in different languages, so be careful with the receipt ~
Don't check the box away before tax refund
Many people go abroad for the first time. When the customs officers randomly asked you where your things were, many people replied: They checked them away. For the customs officers, this sentence is nonsense. They won't refund your tax until they see the products they bought. Remember this!
in case you buy a bunch, you can't get a tax refund. In particular, the probability of spot checks on buying valuables is higher!
Try to change the tax refund into local currency
Many babies are very happy to get the tax refund in Europe. When choosing between euro and RMB, many babies choose RMB, telling you that it is all wet. Because of the exchange rate ratio, under normal circumstances, the airport needs to change to RMB, which will be very disadvantageous! It is recommended to change the local currency, and then change the RMB when you come back. Guide to being cheated
1. Tie a colored rope: In the Sacred Heart Cathedral/Montmartre, the Seine, the Louvre and the North Station of Paris, a group of buddies often suddenly rushed out from a corner, shouting "free" and "friendship", taking a small colored rope and tying it to your hand without saying hello. At this time, the buddy spread his hands, so bring the money.
2. twig: a variant of Paris's scam of tying colored ropes. The location was switched to various scenic spots in France, but the colored ropes became twigs.
3. Fake petition with signature board: Usually, some underage boys and girls pretend to be deaf and dumb, holding a signature board to ask you to sign a petition. The problem is that they don't know why, so some people sign it in a muddle, so wait for the money.
If you don't return it, the gang will commit crimes. As soon as you protest, there will be burly macho men, so you can only admit it.
4. Pigeon food: For example, in Notre Dame de Paris, an old man or woman takes out a handful or a packet of corn and hands it to you, saying, it's for free, take it. You must understand that pies don't fall in the sky for no reason. You know.
5. Fake coins: I have a friend who came across this one. Small vendors gave me change, and two euros of coins turned into steel from unknown countries. One is fine, but if it is a big one, it will be a loss.
6. Help the subway to buy tickets: In the subway, some people who claim to be staff will help you buy tickets, and some of them have certificates, which is quite similar, but either they will give you used or expired tickets, or they will tell you that the ticket vending machine does not accept paper money/needs to use a French-specific card, and then they will take out TA's own card to help you buy them and let you give TA cash.
But the tickets I bought for you are definitely not what you want. Taking these tickets to the subway will definitely cost you money.
7. ring picking: this is a very old and common cheating method in France, especially in Paris. It's usually like this-a gypsy next to you suddenly bends down to pick up a gold ring and mysteriously tells you to sell it to you, and you just have to pay a hard fee ~
In fact, it's a fake gold ring ~
8. Street gambling: set up a stall, and three cups are quickly switched, so you can guess which one has balls in it. Someone must be playing around. It's a partner. You win the first time you play, and you lose one after another after you taste the sweetness ~
9. Gypsies: Gypsies here are not romantic at all. There is no beautiful gypsy woman! Even stealing is lazy to learn. Just a few gypsy children rushed up to surround you, "acted in collusion" with you, and ran away at the speed of light when they touched anything in any pocket!
it's overwhelming. In Galeries Lafayette, gypsy women will ask you for directions with maps in their hands all the year round. Once you stop, they will start to cover with maps and reach for your wallet.
1. Fake police: Some fraudsters may pretend to be police officers, ask you to show your ID and check your wallet in the scenic spot, and there are accomplices around you, so your wallet will be switched if you are not careful. Many people are frightened when they see the police. Wake up! It's understandable to check your passport. What the hell is it to check your wallet? In this case, you must show the warning card to prove your identity.
Everyone must be careful when traveling. Don't trust strangers casually. Have a nice trip! The latest entry policy for France in 22
From November 11th, all people who travel to France from non-EU countries must provide negative proof of antigen test or COVID-19 nucleic acid test before boarding the plane, and the test must be completed within 72 hours before the flight takes off.
this provision is not only applicable to passengers who take direct flights to France, but also includes cases of transiting to France through a third party and transiting to other countries in France. Don't forget to prepare this certificate for those who plan to come to France from China or have a transit plan in France in the near future!
In terms of returning to China, on November 6th, the double-negative certification measures for returning to China from foreign countries were officially implemented. Regarding the introduction of the new policy, testing and flight strategy, you can review it through our previous push.
Air France has also adjusted the round-trip routes between China and France according to the entry policy of China and France.