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Embassy of France in the United States Washington, DC (http://www.ambafrance-us.org)
Visa information and applications, customs information, publications, bilateral relations, news, and general information about France. In French, English, and Spanish.

Embassy of the United States. Paris, France (http://france.usembassy.gov)
Information about the Embassy, U.S. citizen services, visas to the U.S., U.S. policy and issues, publications, consular news, resources, and more. In English and French.

Embassy of the United States. Paris, France. Consulate and American Presence Posts (APPS) (http://france.usembassy.gov/consulara.html)
APPS in France are located in Bordeaux, Lille, Lyon, Rennes, and Toulouse. Consulate General offices are located in Marseille and Strasbourg. Site also links to practical travel information for U.S. citizens in France: entry requirements; dual nationality, safety and security, medical insurance and facilities; other health information; customs regulations; children's issues; link to State Department travel warnings.

France.com: The French Information Center (http://www.france.com)
Commercial site for travel, culture, news, business and shopping in France. Searchable. In multiple languages.

French Tourist Office - Official USA website (http://www.francetourism.com)
French tourist authority on France travel and tourism. Practical travel information; events and exhibits; promotions, and more.

Internet French Property: Metric Conversion Tables (http://convert.french-property.co.uk)
Tables for conversion between the metric and imperial systems of measurement.

Lonely Planet World Destination Guide: France (http://www.lonelyplanet.com/worldguide/destinations/europe/france)
Brief guide to France for tourists with suggestions about when to go, what to see, where to stay and other kinds of useful information.

Paris Convention and Visitors Bureau /Office de Tourisme et des Congrès Paris (http://www.parisinfo.com)
Includes links to museums and monuments, hotels and accommodations, maps and transport, and practical information.

Parks.it -- Parks and other protected areas in France (http://www.parks.it/world/FR/Eindex.html)
A list of national and regional parks in France, arranged by region.

Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) (http://www.sncf.fr/en_EN/flash/)
France's Public Railway System.

The Trail Database (http://www.hejoly.demon.nl/countries/france.html)
This database from the Netherlands describes trails in many countries. In English.

Travel Document Systems (TDS) (http://www.traveldocs.com/fr/)
For each country, provides a wealth of information under the following categories: entry and visa requirements; the country and its people; travel conditions; and other links.

U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Travelers' Health. Health Information for Travelers to Countries in Western Europe (http://www.cdc.gov/travel/westeurp.htm)
Information on health and safety topics to include vaccinations, diseases, health risks, travel notices, and references and resources.

U.S. Department of State. Bureau of Consular Affairs. Travel.State.Gov (http://travel.state.gov)
Search on France for information such as consular information sheets, travel warnings, and the country specific general page.

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