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Comprehensive Travel Insurance for Paris
Travel Insurance for Paris insurance covers you for medical emergencies, which is essential if you wish to prevent any unexpected medical bills. Paris is one of the most romantic cities in Europe, filled with culture, historical architecture and art – it’s easy to see why it is known as the ‘City of Love’. It overflows with fashion and food and is one of the most visited cities in the world. If you’re planning to visit Paris, whether it’s your first time or hundredth – you’ll want to ensure your trip is a care-free trip, so take out Travel Insurance you can trust.
Do you need Travel Insurance for Paris?
Although Paris isn’t far from the UK, it can still be costly should you need any treatment while you’re away. It’s therefore vital that you’re fully covered. Comprehensive Travel Insurance should include:
- High levels of cover for medical bills – even those related to COVID-19 and for repatriation, should you need to be returned to the UK as a result of a medical problem.
- Cancellation and cutting your trip short cover in case an emergency prevents you from going on holiday or means you have to cut your trip short.
- Baggage and Possessions Cover – should your items be lost, damaged or stolen while you’re travelling.
SWIPE TO COMPARE POLICIES
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Gold Plus |
Platinum |
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| Emergency medical expenses and Repatriation costs | Up to £10m | Up to £15m | Unlimited |
| Cancellation* and cutting your trip short | Up to £2k | Up to £15k | Up to £25k |
| Travel Delay | Up to £300 | Up to £1,500 | Up to £1,500 |
| Personal Belongings | Up to £2k | Up to £2.5k | Up to £5k |
| Personal liability | Up to £2m | Up to £2m | Up to £2m |
| Legal protection cover | Up to £50k | Up to £50k | Up to £100k |
* If you buy a policy which includes cancellation cover. / All these figures are per person and per trip.
Get Your Quote in Three Simple Steps
Our Travel Insurance: A simple 3 step quote process
Simply complete our quick 3-step screening process to get your quote
Here’s how it works.
1. Get a quote online or by phone
Once you’re ready to start the quote process, the first step is to provide your personal details and information about your holiday plans. This can be completed over the phone with one of our team members or online.
2. Complete our simple medical screening process
Here, you need to declare any medical conditions you have and any medications you and your travel companions are taking.
This way, we can provide the cover that best suits your needs.
3. Get your quote
You can either proceed to buy or save your quote at this stage.
Tips for Travelling to Paris
Emergency Number
112 is one of the emergency numbers in Paris and across France. The national emergency numbers are: 15 – medical emergency 17 – police 18 – fire brigade
Language
In Paris, you will find most people speak the National Language of French. In tourist destinations you will also find people fluent in English.
Currency
The currency used in Paris and across France is the Euro.
Driving
Driving can be an amazing way to experience France. However, Paris, unlike other cities around the world, has no stop signs. If you wish to drive through Paris and around France you will need the following;
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- A full, valid UK driving licence is required
- You must be 18 or over to drive in France
- A GB sticker to display in the rear windscreen and your motor insurance certificate
- A warning triangle and reflective jacket for use in a breakdown. Without these, you risk being fined around €90
Headlamp converters (for driving on the right) are compulsory to prevent dazzling drivers coming the other way
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Frequently Asked Questions About Paris Travel Insurance
Travel Insurance to Paris will vary in terms of cost from person to person. This is due to the fact that Travel Insurance is based on an individual’s medical conditions and age, as well the duration time of each trip.
Paris can be an expensive place to visit, with the average daily cost at around €162. However, there are plenty of ways to cut costs by planning your activities and meals in advance.
Although Paris is considered a small city, squeezed into a 40-mile square radius, it is a beautiful city with plenty to do and see. So, four days is considered ideal for the perfect weekend city break.
Although journey time may vary – depending on which one you decide to catch – most Eurostar trains will take you to Paris in only 2hrs 16mins.
Letitia is a Travel Insurance expert with more than 20 years experience in science and medical communication and helping people find specialist insurance. As Head of Communications at AllClear, she brings in-depth knowledge on medical cover. Letitia cares about supporting people with medical conditions to travel with confidence.
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