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If you want to really spoil your pets (and yourself!), take them to France. Sure, when you get home you'll have to endure a few
affectations such as a heightened air of boredom and impatience. Also, they will tend to roll their eyes if you don't address
them in "ze superi-air" language. There will also be an increased tendency to sniff around you as though questioning your "existence." Other symptoms include a
persistent demand for water with "bubbles" and a renewed respect for the genius of Jerry Lewis--but they usually get
over it. And it'll definitely be worth it because France is very pet-friendly. Many of the lodgings permit you to take them into the dining room, as do a great number of
restaurants throughout the country. However, they may charge an extra fee for your pet,
so we give you the same warning we give people about US lodgings--CALL FIRST!
There are a few basics you should know before you go:
France consists of provinces, départments, regions, etc., so we've tried to give you just the basic
information along with the telephone numbers. Here's how to call France from the United States:
1. Dial the US Code: 011
2. Then the International Code for France: 33
3. Now drop the first zero (0) of the telephone number and then continue dialing.
So if you have a number such as: 04.93.35.30.88, you would dial: 011-33-4-93-35-30-88. Voila!
That's it. If you're dialing from within France, you would use the zero.
Visas & Pet Requirements
Nationals of Europe, the USA, Canada, New Zealand and Israel do not require visas to visit France as
tourists for up to three months. Except for people from a handful of other European countries,
everyone else must have a visa. And of course, take your passport.
You can bring your pet to France if it has been vaccinated against rabies
at least one month and less than one year before your trip. Carry its
vaccination certificate with you. Consult the veterinary services in your
country regarding regulations or vaccines on your return.
Bon(e) Voyage!
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