General Information
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Tourism Office of Lille
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Weather |
In France, the month of May is a pleasant spring month with an average temperature of 18°C
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Business hours |
Bank hours are generally 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM Monday to Friday.
Most shops are open from 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM during the week (Monday - Saturday).
Visa and Mastercard are accepted almost everywhere, while American Express is not.
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Foreign Exchange |
Foreign currency and traveler's checks can be converted into Euros at most banks and other authorised moneychangers. The exchange rate is subject to fluctuation and is trading at approximately 0.75 € per US dollar as of December 2010.
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Passport/visa |
A valid passport is required for entry into France. Please check with your local consulate for specific details of visa requirements for your country.
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Electricity power supply |
Voltage in France is 220 V.
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Time Zone |
The time zone is Greenwich Mean Time +1 hour.
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Disabled Facilities |
If you require specific disability facilities, please notify your needs on the Registration Form.
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Tipping |
Tipping is not a traditional French custom. Generally, a 10% service charge is added to the bill at hotels and tipping is not expected. It is not necessary to tip a taxi driver unless the participant is assisted with luggage or provided with extra service.
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Smoking |
Smoking is banned in all public buildings in Lille including restaurants and bars. The Lille Grand Palais Congress Centre is a non smoking area.
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Taxes |
French hotel room tax including state tax is 19.6% for France and food and beverages inside
a hotel are taxed at 5.5%. The majority of purchases are subject to State tax of 19.6%.
