Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
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» Bordeaux, Lille, Lyon, Montpellier, Toulouse and many other towns also have an
active queer scene.
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» Attitudes towards homosexuality tend to be more conservative in the coun-
tryside and villages.
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» Introduced in 1999, PACS (civil solidarity pacts) afford same-sex couples most
of the same rights, legal protections and responsibilities as their married counter-
parts.
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» Gay Pride marches are held in major French cities from mid-May to early July.
Health
France is a healthy place so your main risks are likely to be sunburn, foot blisters,
insect bites and mild stomach problems from eating and drinking with too much
gusto.
BEFORE YOU GO
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» Pack your medications in their original, clearly labelled, containers.
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» A signed and dated letter from your physician describing your medical condi-
tions and medications, including generic names (French medicine names are often
completely different to those in other countries), is also a good idea.
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» Dental care in France is usually good; however, it is sensible to have a dental
check-up before a long trip.
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» No vaccinations are required to travel to France but the World Health Organiza-
tion (WHO) recommends that all travellers be covered for diphtheria, tetanus,
measles, mumps, rubella and polio, regardless of their destination.
AVAILABILITY & COST OF HEALTH CARE
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» Visitors to France can get excellent health care from hospital (
hôpital
) emer-
gency rooms/casualty wards (
salles des urgences
) and at a doctors' office (
cabin-
et médical
).
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» For minor illnesses, trained staff in pharmacies - which are found in every vil-
lage and town, with a green-cross sign outside that flashes when open - give valu-
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