Help
To contact IBD team
Phone numbers
Richard +33 (0) 637 540 341
Guillaume +33 (0) 698 658 845
Richard +33 (0) 637 540 341
Guillaume +33 (0) 698 658 845
Climate
The weather in October is often sunny, with average temperatures of 13.7 ° C (56.7 ° F), though usually a little warmer in
early October.
early October.
Food and drinks
Many restaurants offer traditional French cuisine, but you will also find cuisines from many countries, Asian, North African, Italian...
The price of a meal in the restaurants is about 15 to 25 €, excluding drinks. Wine is quite expensive in restaurants.
You can have vegetarian food in many restaurants. One can find specialties of Nice in the old city called "Vieux-Nice".
The price of a meal in the restaurants is about 15 to 25 €, excluding drinks. Wine is quite expensive in restaurants.
You can have vegetarian food in many restaurants. One can find specialties of Nice in the old city called "Vieux-Nice".
Tips
Although taxes are already applied, it is usual to leave a tip, in a cafe or restaurant, or when taking a taxi.
The value depends on your satisfaction, but remains low (from 1 to 5 €).
Taxis often refuse credit cards, it is better to use Uber.
Payments
Currency: Euro €
In each terminal of Nice Airport, there are two foreign exchanges offices where you can get the Euros you need.
There are automated teller machines (ATMs) throughout the city, accepting most credit cards.
Most merchants accept usual credit cards, often with a minimum payment (around 10 €) required.
Taxes
VAT is 20%. The reduced VAT rate of 5.5% applies to food products and some services.
Visa?
Do you need a visa to enter France?
Look at the official French website. If necessary, mail to ibd@mensa.fr
Look at the official French website. If necessary, mail to ibd@mensa.fr
Phone
To call a French number 0033 (or +33) then 9 digits Example: to call my phone, 0637540341, dial +33637540341
Emergency phone numbers
- 15: SAMU medical emergencies
- 17: police
- 18: fire brigade
Electricity
The French standard is 220 V AC 50Hz.
Typical wall sockets Type C and type E.
Typical wall sockets Type C and type E.