France
Risk / Health Info for France
Canadian Travel Clinics can help you work out what vaccines you need to go to France. It’s always a good idea to ensure that your regular vaccinations, especially for measles, are up to date before travelling to France because there have been reported cases in the country. Before you travel outside Canada, you need travel health insurance to make sure you are covered for any medical costs, no matter where you’re going or how long you’ll be there. Before you go abroad, check with your provincial or territorial health authority for more information.
- Altitude in France
- Parts of France are higher than 2,400m, and travellers planning to spend time at a high altitude should take steps to protect themselves against the potentially life-threatening acute mountain sickness. Your healthcare provider can help with this.
- Middle East Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus (MERS-CoV) in France
- MERS-CoV is a viral respiratory infection with a high mortality rate. It is caused by the coronavirus and is thought to be contracted from infected camels. You should take diligent hygiene measures such as thorough handwashing if you visit a farm, barn or market or touch a camel. Avoid contact with sick animals. Do not drink raw camel milk or urine; and do not eat camel meat that has not been properly cooked. The Government of Canada has issued a travel health advisory about Middle East respiratory syndrome coronavirus in France.
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About France
With its picturesque landscapes, delectable food and wine, rich culture and romantic history, France ranks as a top destination for travellers of all ages.
top Tips for travelling to France
Knowing and attempting a few French courtesy phrases will be welcomed in larger cities and needed in smaller ones. There is so much to see in Paris, but the rest of the country also offers an abundance of treasures, including the Dordogne river valley, which has beautiful medieval castles and picturesque villages reminiscent of fairy-tales. Global Affairs Canada advises exercising a high degree of caution because of the current elevated threat of terrorism.