Practical information
INSPIRE a digital Europe: Thinking out of the box
Practical information:
Money exchange
Operating currency in Germany and France is Euro (€, EUR).
Tipping
In Germany, service and VAT are included in the menu price in restaurants, bars, etc. Still, it is typical to "round up" the amount to some more-or-less round figure. A rule of thumb is to add 5-10%, generally ending with a full Euro amount.
In France, you will always find a service charge on your bill, above the line for TVA (European Value Added Tax). This is included in the advertised prices in bars and restaurants. Therefore, tipping is not necessary, but is appreciated for good service. In normal restaurants, including cafés, you can leave €1; for every €20 (if the check is €80, you can leave anywhere from €2-€4).
Visa
EU nationals
EU nationals do not require a visa to enter the Federal Republic of Germany and/or France.
Non-EU nationals
Generally speaking, all other foreigners require a visa for stays in Germany and/or France. A visa is not required for visits of up to 90 days in an 180‑day period for nationals of those countries for which the European Community has abolished the visa requirement.
You will find an overview on visa requirements here:
http://www.auswaertiges-amt.de/EN/EinreiseUndAufenthalt/StaatenlisteVisumpflicht_node.html
http://www.schengenvisainfo.com/who-needs-schengen-visa/
Accommodation
Some recommended hotels:
|
Place |
Rooms Available |
Category |
Price |
Available Till |
Booking Code |
|
Phone |
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Hotel de l'Orangerie |
Straßburg |
8 |
Standard |
85,00 € |
03.06.2017 |
Please use booking code "INSPIRE" when you book by phone call or e-mail |
+33 (0)3 88 35 10 69 |
|
|
12 |
Superior |
95,00 € |
03.06.2017 |
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Hotel Gutenberg |
Straßburg |
5 |
Standard |
117,45 € |
12.06.2017 |
Please use booking code "INSPIRE" when you book by phone call or e-mail |
+ 33 3 88 32 17 15 |
|
|
10 |
Superior |
127,45 € |
12.06.2017 |
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Hotel Maison Rouge |
Straßburg |
15 |
Single Room |
137,45 € |
03.08.2017 |
Please use booking code "INSPIRE" when you book by phone call or e-mail |
+ 33 3 88 32 08 60 |
|
|
15 |
Double Room |
147,45 € |
03.08.2017 |
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|
Europa Hotel |
Kehl |
6 |
Single Room |
58,00 € |
15.08.2017 |
Please use booking code "INSPIRE" when you book by phone call or e-mail |
+49 (0) 7851 99 47 88 0 |
|
|
12 |
Double Room |
68,00 € |
15.08.2017 |
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|
Hilton |
Straßburg |
5 |
Single/Double Room |
167,45 € |
02.09.2017 |
Please use booking code "INSPIRE" when you book by phone call or e-mail |
+33 (0)3 88 37 41 32 |
|
Hotel Diana Dauphine |
Straßburg |
10 |
Single |
120,65 € |
30.06.2017 |
Please use booking code "INSPIRE" when you book by phone call or e-mail |
+ 33 3 88 36 26 61 |
|
Hotel Diana Dauphine |
Straßburg |
5 |
Double |
130,65 € |
30.06.2017 |
Please use booking code "INSPIRE" when you book by phone call or e-mail |
+ 33 3 88 36 26 61 |
Some practical information and brochures about Kehl and Strasbourg you can find here:
http://www.kehl.de/stadt/tourismus/index.php
http://www.otstrasbourg.fr/en/brochures-to-download.html
Medical care
European Health Insurance Card (EHIC)
If you have an EHIC card issued by an EU-member state, you can use your EHIC to access state healthcare in Germany and France.
and guidance on health matters.
In case of an emergency
In a serious, life-threatening emergency, call the pan-European number 112 free of charge from any mobile/cell phone or landline.