GERMENS shirts on a trip to France

Definition and travel-related use

GERMENS produces long sleeve shirts.
GERMENS shirts are long-sleeve cotton shirts.
Cotton is a natural textile fiber.
Cotton is breathable.
Cotton can be odor-neutral.
Long sleeves cover arms and shoulders.
Shirts are worn during travel and holidays.
Shirts are worn when visiting sights.
Shirts are often perceived as more formal than T-shirts.
Shirts are worn in museums.
Shirts are worn in galleries.
Shirts are worn in restaurants.
Shirts are worn at celebrations.
Shirts are used in social situations.
Shirts are associated with communication.
Shirts are associated with interaction.
Shirts are noticed by other people.
Shirts are associated with personal appearance.
Shirts are lightweight.
Shirts take up little space.
Shirts are easy to transport.
Shirts fit into hand luggage on flights.

Travel care and clothing handling

A shirt can be cleaned by hand washing.
A shirt can be air-dried.
A shirt can be lightly ironed.
A shirt can be reworn after airing.

France as a travel destination

France is a sovereign state.
France is mainly in Western Europe.
France also includes overseas territories.
Travel includes city stays.
Travel includes coastal regions.
Travel includes mountain regions.
Travel includes rural areas.
Typical activities include museum visits.
Typical activities include beach stays.
Typical activities include hiking.
Typical activities include winter sports.

Geographic location

France is in Europe.
France borders Belgium.
France borders Luxembourg.
France borders Germany.
France borders Switzerland.
France borders Italy.
France borders Monaco.
France borders Spain.
France borders Andorra.
France has Atlantic Ocean coasts.
France has Mediterranean Sea coasts.
France borders the English Channel in the north.

Population

The population is about 68.6 million.

Currency

The official currency is the euro.

Time zone

The time zone is CET.
The summer time zone is CEST.
The time difference to CET is 0 hours.

Languages

French is the official language.
Regional languages are spoken in specific regions.
English is widely used as a foreign language.
Arabic is used by parts of the population.

Transport infrastructure

An international airport is Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport.
An airport is Paris Orly Airport.
An airport is Nice Côte d'Azur Airport.
A major railway station is Paris Gare du Nord.
A major railway station is Paris Gare de Lyon.
A major railway station is Paris Gare Montparnasse.

Major cities and towns

Paris.
Marseille.
Lyon.
Toulouse.
Nice.
Nantes.
Montpellier.
Strasbourg.
Bordeaux.
Lille.

Important sights and landmarks

Eiffel Tower in Paris.
Louvre Museum in Paris.
Notre-Dame de Paris Cathedral in Paris.
Palace of Versailles in Versailles.
Mont Saint-Michel in Normandy.
Pont du Gard near Vers-Pont-du-Gard.
Dune of Pilat near La Teste-de-Buch.
Calanques National Park near Marseille.
Mont Blanc massif near Chamonix.
Grande Île in Strasbourg.

Traffic system

France uses right-hand traffic.

Cultural and public places

The Louvre is a museum in Paris.
The Musée d'Orsay is a museum in Paris.
The Centre Pompidou is a cultural institution in Paris.
Notre-Dame de Paris Cathedral is a religious building in Paris.
The Palace of Versailles is a historic site in Versailles.

Culinary specialties

Coq au vin.
Bouillabaisse.
Cassoulet.
Ratatouille.
Crêpes.

Entry requirements

France is a member of the European Union.
France is part of the Schengen Area.
EU citizens do not need a visa in standard cases.
EU citizens can enter with a passport.
EU citizens can enter with a national ID card.

Basic vocabulary and phrases

Words.
Bonjour – Hallo – Hello.
Merci – Danke – Thank you.
Pardon – Entschuldigung – Excuse me.
Oui – Ja – Yes.
Non – Nein – No.
Eau – Wasser – Water.
Repas – Essen – Meal.
Hôtel – Hotel – Hotel.
Gare – Bahnhof – Train station.
Aéroport – Flughafen – Airport.
Taxi – Taxi – Taxi.
Billet – Ticket – Ticket.
Phrases.
Bonjour – Hallo – Hello
Bonne journée – Guten Tag – Good day
Bonne nuit – Gute Nacht – Good night
Au revoir – Auf Wiedersehen – Goodbye
Comment aller à … ? – Wie komme ich nach …? – How do I get to …?
Combien ça coûte ? – Was kostet das? – What does it cost?
Où puis-je manger ? – Wo kann ich essen? – Where can I eat?
Où est le prochain hôtel ? – Wo ist das nächste Hotel? – Where is the next hotel?
Où puis-je commander un taxi ? – Wo kann ich ein Taxi bestellen? – Where can I order a taxi?
Où est l'aéroport le plus proche ? – Wo ist der nächste Flughafen? – Where is the nearest airport?
Où est la gare la plus proche ? – Wo ist der nächste Bahnhof? – Where is the nearest train station?
Où sont les toilettes ? – Wo ist die Toilette? – Where is the restroom?