Healthcare in France

Under a reciprocal health agreement UK citizens are entitled to a refund of 70-80 per cent of charges incurred for dental and medical (including hospital) treatments and around 35-65 per cent of charges incurred for prescribed medicines on presentation of a validated E111 Form, which can be obtained from your local Post Office.

The standard of medical facilities and practitioners in France is very high but so are the fees, and health insurance is recommended - even for UK citizens.

Visitors to forested areas should consider vaccination for tick-borne encephalitis.

Rabies is present across the country and if bitten, you should seek medical advice without delay. For those at high risk, vaccination should be considered before arrival.