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»Phonecards with codes have cheaper rates than France Télécom or Country Direct ser-
vice (which appears on your home bill).
Useful Numbers & Codes
See also Click here f or emergency numbers. Free from pay phones.
Directory enquiries 12 or 11 87 12 (€1, plus €0.23 per minute). Not all operators
speak English. For help in English with all France Telecom's services, see
www.francetelecom.com or call
09 69 36 39 00.
France country code
33
International access code
00
International directory enquiries
118 700
Monaco country code
377
Time
France uses the 24-hour military clock (eg 20.00 is 8pm) and Central European time, one
hour ahead of GMT/UTC. During daylight savings (last Sunday in March to last Sunday
in October), France is two hours ahead of GMT/UTC.
Toilets
»Public toilets are signposted toilettes or WC. In towns, look for public toilets near the
town hall, port, public squares or parking areas.
»Mechanical, coin-operated toilets are free or €0.20. (Never dodge in after the previous
user or you'll be doused with disinfectant!) If you exceed 15 minutes, the door automatic-
ally opens. Green means libre (available); red occupé (busy).
»Some older cafes and petrol stations still have hole-in-the-floor Turkish toilets. Provided
you hover, they're hygienic, but stand clear when flushing!
»The French are used to unisex facilities.
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