Getting to France has never been easier – take your pick of road, rail, sea or air – but if you’ve colleagues, associates or clients out there, it’s not always practical to hop over the channel and meet face-to-face to discuss business matters.
There is, however, a simple and inexpensive way to connect with France that requires nothing more than an ordinary telephone – so here’s how to quickly and easily set up a conference call between UK and France.
How to set up a conference call between the UK and France
Visit ConferenceCall.co.uk to get your free PIN instantly. Then click on the ‘Invite Participants’ tab to generate an email template and then enter the time, date and subject of the conference call.
Pick UK and French dial-in codes, hit the button marked ‘Copy this invitation’, paste it into an email, send it to up to 100 participants, and you’re good to go.
Dial-in numbers to call
At the allotted time participants dial the following numbers and enter your PIN:
- UK participants dial 0843 373 0843 (landline)+44 843 373 0999 (when overseas)
- France participants dial 0821-618272 (from landlines) or +44 843 373 0999 (from mobiles)
Your conference call can now begin! Or, as they say in France…”Votre conférence téléphonique peut commencer!”
What’s the best time to call France from the UK?
France is just one hour ahead of the GMT, so keep in mind the slight difference in business hours when setting up your teleconference.
Do you need to dial the worldwide dial-in number when calling France from the UK?
No, the UK participants can simply dial the UK dial-in number when they are in the UK, and our system will automatically match your participants by your PIN.
Where is France?
France, or The French Republic, to give the nation its full name, is a northern European country that has coastlines along the English Channel and the Atlantic Ocean. It has land borders with eight countries – Germany, Italy, Switzerland, Andorra, Belgium, Luxembourg, Monaco, Spain.
What’s the FCO advice on travelling to France?
If you’re travelling to France, check the latest travel advice where Covid-19 restrictions are concerned and be prepared for plans to change at the last minute.
In the event that you utilize an individual paper ticket on the transport or on trains, ensure you approve it in the machine on the transport or in the station. In the event that you don’t approve your ticket, you might be fined.
For help with any emergency circumstance, dial 112.
Play it safe against road and vehicle wrongdoing. Try not to keep your identification, Visas and different assets in a similar spot; utilize within compartments in packs where conceivable. Convey your pack across your body instead of on your shoulder.
Pickpockets can work in packs: one to occupy you while the other one goes into your sack. Keep your effects near you in eateries and bars. Try not to be occupied around vacation spots and money focuses.
Know about normal tricks used to acquire cash from sightseers, there are request, 3 sleight of hand and gold ring stunts which are all to be stayed away from, more data can be found here.
To drive in France you should be 18 years of age and have a legitimate UK driving permit, protection and vehicle archives. You don’t have to convey an extra International Driving Permit (IDP). On the off chance that you don’t claim the vehicle you’re driving, you ought to get composed authorization from the enlisted proprietor.
Driving guidelines in France can contrast from those in the UK:
The typical guideline is to offer way to the right each time you arrive at a crossing point
The most extreme speed on autoroutes is 130kph (80mph) in great climate and 110kph (68mph) in helpless climate. Speeding can bring about substantial, on the spot fines, and your vehicle and permit could be seized
Utilizing cell phones with headsets or ear pieces when driving is prohibited
In-vehicle radar identifiers and satellite route frameworks cautioning of the presence of speed cameras or radars are unlawful, if being used
It’s obligatory to convey a notice triangle and intelligent coat. The intelligent coat should be put away inside the actual vehicle and open without escaping the vehicle
It’s unlawful to cross, even mostly, on to the hard shoulder of a motorway without valid justification.
For more information, go to GOV.UK
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