Informations générales
Banks, Currency Exchange and Credit cards
Currency in France is the Euro.
Bank hours are normally 9am-5pm Monday to Friday. Hotels may exchange money at other times.
Cash machines are available accross the city.
Visa and Mastercard are the credit cards most used in France. American Express is not accepted everywhere.
Invitation letter
Delegates requiring an invitation letter for visa applications to attend the meeting should email the Conference Administrative Secrétariat. Please note that this will only be provided once personal information will be received (first name, last name, address and professional organisation).
However, this, in no way constitutes an official invitation covering the cost of registration, travel or other expenses.
Passport / visa
A valid passport is required for entry into France. Please check with your local consulate for specific details of visa requirements from your country.
Electricity power supply
Electricity is 220 v
Smoking
Smoking is banned in all public buildings in France including restaurants and bars.
Taxes
Hotel room tax with State tax is 19.6% for France and food and beverage inside a hotel is taxed at 5.5%. The majority of purchases are subject to State tax of 19.6%.
Disabled Facilities
If you require disability specific facilities, please notify your needs on the Registration Form.
Liability
The Organizing Committee and/or Conference Organizer shall not be held liable for personal accidents or losses or damage to private property of registered delegates of the symposium. Delegates should make their own arrangements in respect of personal insurance.
Weather
Montpellier has the advantage of an exceptional climate which has contributed to its worldwide fame. It is not unusual to lunch outdoors in the Place de la Comédie in a T-shirt in February, while the rest of France is shivering in the cold!
