Written by Disabled Accessible Travel, Mirjam Versteegh, May 2020
The wheelchair accessible south of France is and will always be an exciting region. Think of the beautiful sights, all the relaxation options on the beach, the incredible food, and drinking wine until the early hours. Give the South of France a chance to conquer your heart.
Currency
France is part of the European Union, so the official currency is the Euro. You find ATMs everywhere: at every bank, in shopping malls, train stations, airports, etc. We do advise you to pay by credit card as much as possible as the exchange rates are often way more favorable then cash withdrawn from ATMs.
Tipping happens differently in France and the rest of Europe than in other parts of the world. Do you want to know more about European habits around tipping? Read this blog post, and you will never have to doubt it again.
Weather
The south of France mainly has a Mediterranean climate with warm summers and mild winters. It is generally a warmer region than in the rest of the country. Summers are warm and sunny, temperatures in most areas can easily reach 30°C and more. Winters are mild. The average maximum temperatures are still around 10°C.
Wheelchair accessible south of France
You can find accessibility facilities all through the wheelchair accessible south of France. All over Europe, changes have been, and are, happening regarding improving the accessibility for wheelchair users. The European Union has been improving cities everywhere. Want to know more about how? Read more in this blog post about the European Accessibility Act.
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Besides that, travel apps for an accessible holiday always come in handy. Read more about our seven favorites here. These applications make your trip less stressful and more fun. One of these apps is called accessaloo. This mobile application helps you find the nearest adapted bathrooms. Besides finding your nearest toilet, it allows you to rate and add pictures of bathrooms on the go. Read everything there is to know about accessaloo, and find out how to download the app so you can start finding, rating, and adding accessible toilets. Lastly, another informative blog post, explains the use of European toilet keys. Click here for all the information. The last thing you should worry about during your holiday is where to find an accessible toilet and how to access it.
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