France
French Republic
📋 Key Facts
| Capital | Paris |
| Region | Western Europe, Europe |
| Population | 66,351,959 |
| Languages | French |
| Best Time to Visit | Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct |
| Timezones | UTC-10:00, UTC-09:30, UTC-09:00, UTC-08:00, UTC-04:00, UTC-03:00, UTC+01:00, UTC+02:00, UTC+03:00, UTC+04:00, UTC+05:00, UTC+10:00, UTC+11:00, UTC+12:00 |
🛂 Visa Requirements for Australians
✅ Visa-Free Entry
Maximum Stay
90 days
Schengen zone — visa-free up to 90 days in 180
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💸 Daily Travel Costs (AUD)
Estimated per-person daily spend including accommodation, food, transport & activities
Budget
~$101Mid-Range
~$233Luxury
~$620🧮 Trip Cost Estimate
| Duration | Budget | Mid-Range | Luxury |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 days | $705 | $1,628 | $4,340 |
| 14 days | $1,411 | $3,255 | $8,680 |
| 21 days | $2,116 | $4,883 | $13,020 |
Estimates based on typical traveller spending. Excludes flights.
📈 AUD to EUR — 12 Month Trend
| Date | 1 AUD = |
|---|---|
| 2025-04-24 | 0.5602 EUR |
| 2025-05-24 | 0.5714 EUR |
| 2025-06-24 | 0.5591 EUR |
| 2025-07-24 | 0.5610 EUR |
| 2025-08-24 | 0.5536 EUR |
| 2025-09-24 | 0.5600 EUR |
| 2025-10-24 | 0.5608 EUR |
| 2025-11-24 | 0.5606 EUR |
| 2025-12-24 | 0.5685 EUR |
| 2026-01-24 | 0.5830 EUR |
| 2026-02-24 | 0.5998 EUR |
| 2026-03-24 | 0.6021 EUR |
💡 Exchange Rate Insight — AUD to EUR
Best Rate (12m)
0.6054
Mar 2026
Worst Rate (12m)
0.5536
Aug 2025
Current
0.6021
Mar 2026
12m Average
0.5727
✅ Above average
Now is a relatively good time to exchange AUD to EUR. The current rate is above the 12-month average.
🧳 Travel Tips for Australians Visiting France
- Travel Advisory: Exercise a high degree of caution — always check Smartraveller before booking
- Visa: Schengen zone — visa-free up to 90 days in 180
- Currency: The local currency is euro (EUR). At current rates, 100 AUD ≈ 61 EUR
- Best time to visit: Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct
- Language: French
- Budget: Expect to spend ~$233 AUD/day for a mid-range trip
- Time zones: UTC-10:00, UTC-09:30, UTC-09:00, UTC-08:00, UTC-04:00, UTC-03:00, UTC+01:00, UTC+02:00, UTC+03:00, UTC+04:00, UTC+05:00, UTC+10:00, UTC+11:00, UTC+12:00
- Travel insurance: Always get comprehensive travel insurance. Medicare does not cover you overseas (except in most countries)
🛡️ Travel Insurance for France
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