Currency, Banking, Credit cards
The Euro is the official currency in France.
All major credit cards are accepted and cash machines are readily available throughout France.
Banks offering currency exchange facilities are located in the city centre.
Electricity
The standard supply voltage in France is 220 V AC, 50 Hz. France uses the type of socket shown below:
Insurance
It is strongly recommended that you purchase comprehensive travel insurance to cover the duration of your visit to France and to protect you against cancellation charges, loss or damage to your luggage and personal effects, loss of cash and medical expenses.
Languages
French is the common language throughout France. The Conference and CIML meeting will be conducted in English and simultaneous interpretation into and from French will be provided.
Meeting documents
Delegates should please note that (as usual) no paper documents will be available for the Conference and CIML meeting; all the meeting documents will be made available for download via the CIML and Conference pages.
Receptions
- OIML Reception on the Sunday evening 12 October 2025 from 19:00 to 22:00 at the occasion of the 70th Anniversary of the OIML
- OIML Reception on the Tuesday evening 14 October 2025 from 19:00 to 22:00.
Dress code is business casual and more information will be given in due course.
Tipping
There are no firm rules about tipping in France and service is always included in the bill. Tipping is not necessary but is appreciated for good service.
