Bringing electronic devices to FranceMost of your American electronic devices cannot be used in France, with the big exception of laptop computers, smartphones (i.e. iPhone, etc), and tablets (i.e. iPad, etc) -
Electricity is different in France than it is in the US! You probably already knew this. The difference isn't just the shape of the outlets, it's also a matter of voltage (i.e. power). Without getting overly scientifical here, the electricity coming out of your wall in the States is 110 volts, whereas in France it's 230-240 volts, i.e. more than twice as powerful as back home! So that means one important thing: most of your electronic stuff from the States can't be used in France. Even with an adaptor to change the shape of the plug! You can buy US-Europe adaptors at most electronics stores in the US or in Europe, which might lead you to believe you can just plug in whatever you want in France, but that's not the case; the higher voltage will ruin a lot of your American electronic devices. So I'm afraid you won't be able to use your American hairdryer, flat iron, curling iron, electric razor, certain camera chargers, etc. So save the room in your luggage; if you bring any of that stuff and plug it in in France, at best you risk breaking it, and at worse you risk getting shocked, causing a fire, etc. Anyway, there are a few notable exceptions to the rule that American electronic stuff can't be used in France... |
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