Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Other things to be aware of:
»National museums close Tuesday.
»Most businesses close Sunday; exceptions include grocery stores,
boulangeries
(baker-
ies), florists and businesses for tourists.
»Most businesses close for a month in winter.
»In rural Provence, most businesses open only
Pâques à la Toussaint
(Easter to All
Saints' Day, 1 November).
»Restaurants typically close Sunday evening and all day Monday or Tuesday. In rural
areas, restaurant service ends early; always call ahead.
Customs
Goods imported and exported within the EU incur no additional taxes, provided duty has
already been paid somewhere within the EU and the goods are for personal consumption.
Duty-free shopping no longer exists, except upon departure from Europe. For VAT re-
funds at shops, you'll need your passport number.
Coming from non-EU countries, duty-free adult allowances are 200 cigarettes, 50 ci-
gars, 1L of spirits, 2L of wine, 50mL of perfume, 250mL of eau de toilette and other
goods totalling up to €175 (€90 for under 15 years). For details, see
www.douane.gouv.fr
.
Discount Cards
Many museums and monuments sell
billets jumelés
(combination tickets). Some cities
have museum passes. Seniors over 60 or 65 are entitled to discounts on public transport,
museums, and cinemas. Train discounts (
Click here
)
are available.
French Riviera Pass
(
www.frenchrivierapass.com
)
Admission to all of Nice's paying at-
tractions, plus many nearby.
Snowball Pass
(
www.snowballpass.com
)
Skiing discounts.
