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For those who are travelling to France from afar, the States, Malaysia and the rest of the world. One or two things to take into question before going.
Electricity. Here is a list of of countries and their Voltage and their Hertz.
https://www.school-for-champions.com/science/ac_world_volt_freq_list.htm#.XA92QnQzbIU
The one to look at is France: 230V 50Hz
As compared to the US (for example) "The standard in the United States is 120V and 60Hz AC electricity. However, due to fluctuations, the average measured voltage is 117 VAC."
I have no idea what the last part means.
So if you are taking along electric items, such as phones, laptops, etc. take a converter with you.
These will also accommodate the different plugs that may be used in your country.
However: Places like Thailand etc. where the voltage is the same you may find plugs such as the following:
Or Malaysia 
again you will need and adapter,
Standard French wall socket.
Although there are two female and on male element in the French wall socket, a two prong round plug will work.
BANK CARDS To most Europeans getting a bank card means getting a visa card. this isn't the case for every country. Make sure that your bank card will allow you to withdraw from ATM machines abroad. A further precaution is to let your bank know in advance that you are are travelling to France.
Cell Phone Come on guys, while you are getting over the jet lag, have a couple of days in a nice but cheap hotel, you'll want to get in touch with your mates
I know and I sympathize with you. But before you go, make sure that you can can call from France. Contact your provider and confirm. Just in case, make sure that you have all your telephone numbers available (on your email?). If your phone can take two sim cards, ask if buying a French sim will work in your phone.
Electricity. Here is a list of of countries and their Voltage and their Hertz.
https://www.school-for-champions.com/science/ac_world_volt_freq_list.htm#.XA92QnQzbIU
The one to look at is France: 230V 50Hz
As compared to the US (for example) "The standard in the United States is 120V and 60Hz AC electricity. However, due to fluctuations, the average measured voltage is 117 VAC."
I have no idea what the last part means.
So if you are taking along electric items, such as phones, laptops, etc. take a converter with you.
These will also accommodate the different plugs that may be used in your country.
However: Places like Thailand etc. where the voltage is the same you may find plugs such as the following:
Or Malaysia again you will need and adapter, Standard French wall socket.Although there are two female and on male element in the French wall socket, a two prong round plug will work.
BANK CARDS To most Europeans getting a bank card means getting a visa card. this isn't the case for every country. Make sure that your bank card will allow you to withdraw from ATM machines abroad. A further precaution is to let your bank know in advance that you are are travelling to France.
Cell Phone Come on guys, while you are getting over the jet lag, have a couple of days in a nice but cheap hotel, you'll want to get in touch with your mates
I know and I sympathize with you. But before you go, make sure that you can can call from France. Contact your provider and confirm. Just in case, make sure that you have all your telephone numbers available (on your email?). If your phone can take two sim cards, ask if buying a French sim will work in your phone.
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