Are you traveling to France? There’s a new travel measure that could affect your trip plan. Last Friday, the European Commission approved France’s decision to limit air traffic and ban domestic short-haul flights. There is one main condition forbidding certain itineraries. If the flight route is possible to make in less than 2.5 hours by…
Air France resumes daily flights equipped with La Première to and from Singapore
Starting 31 October 2022, Air France will offer its most exclusive designer suite La Première on board a daily night flight operated by B777-300ER between Singapore and Paris-Charles de Gaulle. This aircraft offers only four private La Première suites. Nicolas Ricard, commercial director South East Asia & Oceania, Air France-KLM Group said: “We are happy to see our La Première…
France Will Limit Tourists At Popular Attractions To Combat Overtourism
Marseille Among Those Keeping The Visiting Numbers Under Control Several towns in France have taken the sudden surge in tourism into their own hands by implementing limits on the number of visitors. Marseille is one of the most significant cities to take action. The French countryside has long been an iconic destination for foreigners. Its…
Where to eat, sleep and sight-see in Vienne, France
A major harbour on the Rhone, it is easy to see why the Romans liked Vienne so much. You can see what the Romans liked about Vienne, literally. The amphitheatre on the banks of the Rhône used to seat 13,000 in their day, and the view from the top, built into a steep, steep hillside…
What to see in Calais, France
Often overlooked in the rush to catch a cross channel ferry, Calais is well worth a stopover – especially when the dragon is in town. Unlike Dover, its counterpart on the other side of the channel, Calais feels positively booming. It’s got an added new attraction in the form of a giant dragon which strolls…
Best things to do in Nice, France
Nice is the capital of the French Riviera, a glamorous collection of towns and cities that line the south coast of France. The French Riviera, otherwise known as the Cote d’Azur, attracts visitors from all over the world, and Nice is no exception. Nice boasts a long stretch of beautiful coastline with unobstructed views out…
Travelers May Need Proof of €100 Spending Money Per Day In Spain And France
If travelers wish to visit the European Union and have a non-EU passport, there can be some obstacles. Getting the Schengen Visa—depending on where you come from—can be a challenging process, but there are additional steps any foreigner may need to take before traveling. Unknown to many, travelers visiting from third countries (countries outside the…
Many Flights Under 2 Hours Now Banned In France. Which EU Countries Are Next?
France has become the first country in Europe to ban domestic flights under two hours within the country. This new rule, coming into effect in April 2022, will affect any routes under two and a half hours that have another form of transportation connecting them. For example, flights from Paris to cities like Bordeaux, Nantes,…
France To End Vaccine Passport Rules And Masks Starting March 14
From 14 March, France will lift the rules around its Covid-19 vaccine passport – as covid restrictions inside the country continue to ease. The nation’s Prime Minister, Jean Castex, announced just yesterday – 3 March – that people will no longer be required to show their vaccine passport to enter public venues, including restaurants, bars…
Air France Adds New Flights To The U.S. For Summer 2022
With air travel ramping up, Air France looks to welcome back American travelers by adding new routes to their spring and summer schedule. Air France To Resume Routes With the anticipation of summer vacationers, Air France announced this week that they will begin resuming three long-haul routes that were previously flown prior to the COVID-19 pandemic. Americans…
