Ferry to France

France Overview

France is the largest country in Western Europe, and has a long history of cultural influence both within Europe and across the world as a result of its former colonial power. History can be relived throughout France. Prehistoric paintings decorate the walls of caves in the Southwest, whereas the Southeast is filled with bridges, aqueducts and amphitheatres built by the Romans over 2,000 years ago. The soaring spires of the great cathedrals are expressions of the religious faith that dominated the Middle Ages.

  
   
   
 

 

 

France is also the most visited country in the world owing to the breathtaking sceneries of the Loire, Rhone and Dordogne valleys, the spectacular mountain ranges of the Pyrenees and the Alps and miles of stunning coastline. Home to the finest vineyards in the world, France was the first to introduce Champagne to the world. Over 365 varieties of cheese and mouth watering French cuisine make it even more enticing to visit France.

France's capital city Paris is also the nation's style capital with a number of designer boutiques and sophisticated style houses. Paris also boasts of a number of tourist attractions such as the Eiffel tower, Notre Dame Cathedral, Champs- Elysées, Moulin Rouge etc. Every inch of France has something to offer for everyone, so why not take time and visit France to experience the French diversity and culture firsthand.

 

France Facts

Area 211, 153 Sq miles
Population 68 million
Capital Paris
Climate Warm Mediterranean Summers & mild winters
Neighbouring Countries Belgium & Germany (North)
Switzerland & Italy (East)
Mediterranean Sea & Spain (South)
Atlantic Ocean (West)
Language French
Time Zone GMT + 1
Currency Euro
Telephone country code +33
Electricity 220V,50 Hz, 2 pin plugs

 

Business hours Businesses are usually open from 9am to 5pm during the week; banks are open from 9:30am to 4:30pm. Stores open from 10 am to 6pm or 7pm. Most places close for an hour during lunchtime, although they can last longer.

French Ferry Ports
Calais, Caen, Cherbourg, Dieppe, Dunkerque, LeHavre, Roscoff and St. Malo.

Getting there
France can be reached easily by Ferries from England through a number of connections being offered by various ferry operators.

Brittany Ferries operate ferries from Portsmouth to Caen, Cherbourg and St. Malo; from Poole to Cherbourg and from Plymouth to Roscoff.

Condor Ferries offer ferries to France from Poole and Weymouth to St. Malo and from Portsmouth to Cherbourg.		 Ferries to France

LD Lines and Transmanche Ferries offer ferries from Portsmouth to LeHavre, Dover to Boulogne and Dieppe and from Newhaven to Dieppe.

Norfolkline offer ferries from Dover to Dunkerque and Eurotunnel offer Channel tunnel trains from Folkestone to Calais.

Seafrance and P&O Ferries offer ferries from Dover to Calais.

All of these operators offer frequent and reliable connections to various French ports and you can travel as a foot passenger or in the luxury of your own car without having to go through complex airport check-ins, luggage restrictions etc. Book your ferries to France securely online with instant email confirmations on Ferry-to-France.com