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Preparing your trip to Biarritz: advices & hints - things to do and to obey

Biarritz, France 1. Biarritz is distinguished by a well-developed public transport system. Buses run throughout the city starting from early in the morning and until 22:00. Some public transport routes do not work at night. Transport tickets should be purchased in advance in special vending machines, newspaper and tobacco kiosks. You should also not to forget to validate your bus ticket as soon as you enter the transport.
2. The majority of banks are open from 9:00 to 16:30. Banks can also be closed for a lunch break during a day. Banks remain the best place to exchange currency. As a rule they offer the most favorable rates and are more beneficial than exchange offices.
3. Large restaurants, shopping centers and supermarkets accept payments by credit cards. Cash will be definitely needed only for the travellers who want to make purchases in street markets or plan to attend suburban stores. You should not forget to take more paper money in small denominations as it will greatly simplify the process of paying to street vendors.
4. In many restaurants and hotels staff can speak fluent English, but travellers are still recommended to take a French phrase book to the trip. By using the book it will be much easier to find common ground with passers-by and sellers in the city’s markets.
5. Tips are already included in the bill in some restaurants and cafes. As a rule, the amount of tips charged is 10 - 12% of the total order. If tips are not included in the bill, you should leave an extra of the abovementioned amount. Copyright www.orangesmile.com
6. Power supply voltage is 220 V; all hotels are equipped with standard European wall outlets. All visitors are advised to check all their appliances for compatibility before the trip and purchase adapters if necessary. Many hotels already have adapters that are available on request.
7. Despite the fact that Biarritz is a rather quiet city, tourists need to observe basic safety precautions. Do not leave your belongings in restaurants and cafes unattended, and do not take a large amount of cash or other valuable items without any particular need.
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8. Shops and trading centers of the city are open from 9:00 till 19:00 at night. During the daytime shops can be closed for a small lunch break. In many shopping malls Monday is the only day off. Working days on Saturdays and Sundays are usually reduced for a couple of hours.
9. The best way to make phone calls is from special phone tubes. You will need a special phone card in order to make calls. Cards can be purchased in bars and cafes, newspaper and tobacco kiosks.
10. The travellers, who plan to rent a car, will surely need an international driving license and a credit card of international standard with the required amount of collateral on account. As a rule, the cost of rent doesn’t usually fall below 100 Euro per day.
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France: travelling advices

11. In the small and resort towns of France, there is a very high level of security. Tourists can freely stroll through the streets even at night.
12. In Paris, there is a highly developed accommodation system not in hotels, but in small studio apartments. You can choose an option for posting like on special Internet portals.
13. Rooms in hotels and apartments in Paris are incredibly close. Tourists with children should be prepared for it.
14. Sundays are days off for most establishments. Monday morning is also often a non-working day for organizations and stores. … Open
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Travelling to Biarritz - advices and tips. What should be provisioned in advance, the rules you might want to follow, and the things you better avoid doing in Biarritz. We help you to make your trip smooth and easy, with no unexpected surprises.
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