Facts About France Postal Code

With the introduction of automated sorting in 1964, France started with a system of Postal Codes that were subsequently revised to the current method of five-digit postal codes in 1972. France Postal Code is a numeric 5-digit code in which the first two digits represent the postal department of the particular city. The same system has also been extended to the French Overseas Departments and Territories. Last three digits of postal codes in France signify the precise location of the area, with 000 reserved for the Prefecture.





Apart from the regular five digit postal codes, France also uses a system known as CEDEX, which is developed for the recipients of large and bulk mail volumes. For people wanting to find out postal codes in France can check out some of the websites where they can find the postal code just by typing the name of the town. Out there on the Internet, one can find couple of sites for French Postal Code Lookup. The last three digits of the France Postal Codes represent the commune, some of which are very small and may share a postal code with one or more communes. For larger cities of the likes Paris, Lyon and Marseille, the last two digits display the Arrondissement.

Facts About France Events In France

France with its long Atlantic coastline, large Pyrenees mountain range, geographical diversity, diverse cultural and historical heritage and some of the greatest tourist treasures of Europe remains in the top of the list of world's most favorite tourist destinations. France is well known for its arts, architecture, crafts, music, ballet, cuisines and few of the best festivals and events making it an year around hub for the international visitors.





Some of the most popular events in France include: Tour De France - an annual event to explore monuments and culture of France; The Carnival in Nice - a 10-days event that dates back to middle ages and covers a tour of French Riviera City to indulge in exotic festivities, music and culinary; Wonderful Christmas Markets; Bastille Day an annual festival for reveling fabulous food and exploring amazing traditions and customs of France; Paris Gay Pride Parade and Festival; D-Day Invasion Anniversary, Old Mardi Gras Celebrations and events and New Year's Eve.