If you’re going on a French holiday then make sure you take your smart phone; the French Tourist Office has released over a dozen apps for iPhone and Android devices which aim to help people make the most of their holiday.

Available from the official website of the French Government Tourist Office (Uk.Franceguide.com) the apps are generally available in several languages as well as English. The iPhone specific apps can also be found on the iTunes apps store, whilst the Android tools can be found on the Android Library site.

The tools aim to help people navigate their way around France, find the best food and wine, get a guide for their trip, easily find places with maps, access the weather through the French met office, as well as a variety of useful tools and easily accessible transport information.

Although some of the tools are exclusively focused on Paris and the subways, airport and other such services, many would be useful to those visiting elsewhere in the country. Some of the tools which would be particularly useful for visitors to the Dordogne include:

• The World Heritage app: This allows users to see satellite pictures, Google map positions and wikipedia articles on all of the sites designated by UNESCO as World Heritage sites – such as the Lascaux caves or the prehistoric settlements of the Vezere Valley.
• Hachette Wine Guide/Wine Guide app: These tools – for the iPhone and Android devices respectively – provide a insight into more than 700 French vintages and give the user a comprehensive glossary of viticultural terms and areas. The iPhone app is only available in French however.
• Meteo France: Only available in French unfortunately but one of the most useful tools on offer – this gives a direct and real-time link to the French met (meteorological) office, giving the most accurate information available on weather predictions across the country.
• Currency Converter: Great for whenever you want to work out just how much you’re spending in terms that you’re naturally familiar with.

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