France
Budget
USD 70–450 per day
Visa
Schengen visa required for Chinese passport holders. Documents: passport (6+ months validity), application form, photo, itinerary, hotel booking, return ticket, travel insurance (300,000+ CNY coverage), bank statement (3-6 months), employment proof. Processing: 10-15 business days. Fee: ~80 EUR (~90 USD). Apply through French visa center.
Language
法语
Currency
欧元 EUR,1 EUR ≈ 7.8 CNY
Climate
温带海洋性气候为主,南部地中海气候
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Events & Festivals
Summer Music Festivals
Classical and contemporary music
Bastille Day
France's national holiday on July 14th commemorates the storming of the Bastille in 1789 with a magnificent military parade down the Champs-Élysées, followed by spectacular fireworks over the Eiffel Tower. Festivities spread across the entire country with public dances and celebrations.
Wine Harvest Season
Grape harvests and wine traditions
Paris Fashion Week
Christmas Markets
Charming holiday markets
Visa Requirements
| Passport | Visa Type | Max Stay | Fee (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|
| AE | Visa Free | 90d | - |
| AU | Visa Free | 90d | - |
| BR | Visa Free | 90d | - |
| CA | Visa Free | 90d | - |
| CN | Visa Required | 90d | $80 |
| GB | Visa Free | 90d | - |
| IN | Visa Required | 90d | $80 |
| JP | Visa Free | 90d | - |
| KR | Visa Free | 90d | - |
| MX | Visa Free | 90d | - |
| RU | Visa Required | 90d | $80 |
| US | Visa Free | 90d | - |
Last verified: 2026-06-01
Current passport coverage: CN, US, JP, KR, GB, DE, FR, AU, CA, IN, BR, IT, ES, NL. More passports coming soon.
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