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Sandals & Beaches
A MORE rewarding Luxury Included® Vacation
Some conditions apply. Consult our promotions section for more details.Bordeaux
City of wine
Before you leave Canada
Entry requirements
It is your sole responsibility to ensure that you - and any child travelling with you - have all the travel documents necessary to enter in, or transit through, each country on your itinerary. Please ensure you verify the requirements for each country as the required documents for the outbound portion of your travel may differ from those required on the return.
Please refer to following link for complete information on travel requirements and regulation: http://www.aircanada.com/en/travelinfo/travel_requirements_regulations.html
Baggage
Please refer to the following link for baggage Information: http://www.aircanada.com/en/travelinfo/airport/baggage/index.html
Airport check-in
It is recommended that you present yourself at the airport counter of the airline indicated on your e-ticket. Please refer to the following link for details: http://www.aircanada.com/en/travelinfo/airport/checkin.html
Hotel check-in
Upon arrival at your hotel, please identify yourself at the front desk with your Air Canada Vacations voucher. You will then be assigned your accommodation. Passport must be presented upon check in.
Hotel check in times may vary depending on the property but generally check-in time in most hotels is 3:00PM
During your stay
Need help or assistance with your vacation?Contact Air Canada Vacations Customer Care: http://www.aircanadavacations.com/en/contact_us#Support_During_Travel
Long distance calls
Telephone calls from your hotel to Canada are expensive and service charges are high. We would suggest you ask your family and friends to call you, while in France.
Prepaid calling cards are available for purchase at France Télécom agencies, the Post Office, tobacconists, newspaper kiosks and Métro stations. If you decide to call from your hotel room, always check the cost first, as an additional service charge may be applied.
Emergency
You can ask for a doctor or a dentist through your hotel. Keep all your receipts.
Tourists requiring urgent medical care should go to the nearest hospital emergency room (airports and many train stations also have medical teams and first aid facilities).
Banking
Standard banking hours are Monday to Friday from 9am to 4 or 5pm. Some banks close at mid day (noon/12.30pm–2/2.30pm); some are open on Saturday 9am to noon. All are closed on Sunday and public holidays. They will have a notice on the door if they do currency exchange. Money-exchange bureaux stay open longer (until 6 or 7pm),
Currency
The official currency used in France is the Euro which is divided into bills of 5 €, 10 €, 20 €, 50 €, 100 €, 200 € and 500 €. Coins: 1, 2, 5, 10, 20 and 50 cents; 1 € and 2 €.
All major currencies can be exchanged at banks. Look out for the "Crédit Mutuel" or "Crédit Agricole" which have longer opening hours. Some hotels will also exchange foreign currency but shops and smaller hotels are prohibited to accept it by law. Traveller's cheques and all major credit cards are also widely accepted.
Getting around
Bus
Bus service is available throughout the entire city area. The network of buses and trams is called the CUB (La Communauté Urbaine de Bordeaux) which offers over 90 different lines throughout the city centre.
Taxis and car rentals are also available.
Sightseeing
Optional excursions are a great way to enhance your Air Canada Vacations holiday. Choose from a wide variety of activities and excursions available at your destination. For more information or to reserve your excursion, please see our activities section.
Tipping
In France, all prices shown include tax and service. However, if the service has been particularly good, you may wish to leave a tip in order to show your appreciation. As a general rule, the amount is 5-10% of the total bill.
Water
The water supply is safe for drinking. If you ask for water in a restaurant, it will be bottled water (for which you'll pay) unless you specifically request une carafe d'eau (tap water).
Electricity
In general, expect 200 volts with a frequency of 50 Hz. Adapters are needed to fit sockets. Many hotels have two-pin (in some cases, three-pin) sockets for electric razors. It's best to ask at your hotel before plugging in any electrical appliance.
Shopping
Bordeaux has a wealth of luxury stores in the area known as the "Golden Triangle." Galleries Lafayette, located on Rue Saint Catherine, is a large shopping mall offering a large selection of international and local brands
Language
The official language France is French.
Religion
France's religion is predominantly catholic but like all cosmopolitain cities, Paris has a variety of churches, places of worship and groups for people to practice their own religion in their own language.
Time zone
France is one hour ahead of Greenwich Mean Time (G.M.T. +1). This makes it six hours ahead of Eastern Standard Time (E.S.T. +6, and +9 PST).
Your Departure from Destination
Hotel check out
Hotel check out times may vary depending on the property but generally you must vacate the room by 11:00 AM.
Duty-free allowance
Please refer to following link for complete information from the Canada Border Services Agency: http://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/menu-eng.html
Airport check in
It is recommended that you present yourself at the airport counter of the airline indicated on your e-ticket. Please refer to the following link for details: http://www.aircanada.com/en/travelinfo/airport/checkin.html
Customer Care
For inquiries relating to extension of stay or change or hotel changes, please call Air Canada Vacations Customer Care:
http://www.aircanadavacations.com/en/contact_us#Support_During_Travel