The national currency in France (and in the European Union ) is the Euro. Euro notes come in denominations of 5, 10, 20, 50, 100, 200 and 500. One Euro is divided into 100 cents or centimes.

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Currency exchange can be carried out at all bank branches and Post Offices. Bureaux de change services (currency exchange office) can be found in large department stores, railway stations, airports and near tourist sites.

Credit cards are accepted in a large number of shops, hotels and restaurants. American Express, Visa, Mastercard and Diners Club are widely accepted