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Language:French
Electricity:220V AC 50Hz
International Direct Dialing Code:33
Driving:Driving is on the right. National licence required. Minimum driving age is 18
Currency:Euro (EUR 1 = 100 Cents)
Business/Social Hints:Business is conducted in French, most executives speak English or some German or Spanish. Smoking is very restricted in many public places and always request permission before smoking. Request permission before smoking in offices and cars. Smoking in restaurants is now restricted to specific areas. On social occasions, eg invitation to restaurants, be punctual and dress as for business meetings unless otherwise indicated. The minimum drinking age is 18 years
Public Holidays:2009
1 Jan New Year`s Day, 13 Apr Easter Monday, 1 May Labour Day, 8 May 1945 Victory Day, 1 Jun Whit Monday, 21 May Ascension, 14 Jul Bastille Day, 15 Aug Assumption, 1 Nov All Saints` Day, 11 Nov Armistice Day, 25 Dec Christmas Day.
Emergency Services:Police: 17. Fire: 18. Ambulance: 15
Clothing:Mediumweights in winter with topcoat necessary in mountain areas and in the north. Medium or lightweights in summer