Packing for France
Packing and Travel Info
Weather — temperatures would typically be 45-65 degrees. There is a 64% chance of a perfect sunny day and a 36% chance of seeing a mixture of sunshine and clouds with an average 40mm of rainfall this month.
Dress should be very casual but modest since we are entering various churches.
Tour Info: You will a receive a paperback tour book of France to use during the trip and an ebook for your smartphone/iPad.
Electrical adaptor is 2 pin, standard for Europe.
Currency: Euro
Packing -- Suitcase and Bags
— ONE suitcase with total measurement of 62 inches and 50 pounds or less.
— One backpack or shoulder bag that will stay with you on the bus. (Some people pack a folding bag in their suitcase to carry or check on the way home — souvenirs.)
Packing Checklist for France
These are just some suggested items. Remember you can have ONE checked bag and ONE backpack/bag for on the bus.
ESSENTIAL!
Passport
Driver’s License or other form of ID
Money – (Cash in small bills $25-$50)
Credit Card(s)
Faith Ventures Insurance Card
Clothing (Dress in layers)
Long Pants and/or skirts
Shirts and tops (avoid sleeveless tops)
Undergarments & Socks
Belt
Sleepwear
Bathing Suit (for the Turkish bath)
Cap, Hat and/or scarf
Comfortable Shoes
Light Jacket and/or sweater
Light gloves, stocking cap, turtle fur (for hot air ballon ride)
Essential Misc Items
Toiletries
Glasses, Contacts (extra?)
Prescriptions in original container
Curling Iron
Wash Cloths (usually not provided in hotels)
Sunglasses (Sunscreen?)
Small First-Aid Kit
Jewelry (be careful here!!)
Hair dryer (should be provided by hotels)
Electronics
Electrical adaptors (power strip?)
Mobile phone and charger
Laptop, iPad or tablet and chargers
Headphones
Watch and charger
Camera and data storage (battery charger)
Items to Consider
Small carry bag for bus
Hand sanitizer and/or Wet Wipes
Cleanex
Umbrella and/or poncho
Motion sickness medication (bus/plane)
Binoculars (small)
Ear plugs
(Travel alarm and flashlight but most use their phones for this)
For Flight
Neck Pillow
Support socks
Sleep medication (Ambien?)
Book or Tablet
Second bag for souvenirs coming home?