What does France travel insurance cover?
Travel insurance for France can help protect you against a range of unexpected problems before and during your trip. Depending on the policy and level of cover you choose, this can include cancellation, emergency medical expenses, baggage, travel delays, personal liability and 24/7 emergency medical assistance. Before you travel, always read your policy wording so you understand what is covered, what is excluded and what limits apply.
City breaks, culture and French history
France is ideal for a short break from Ireland, whether you’re visiting the Eiffel Tower, the Louvre, Versailles or the Arc de Triomphe in Paris, exploring the old town of Strasbourg, eating your way around Lyon, or heading south to Nice and Marseille. If you are planning a history-focused trip, the beaches of Normandy offer a powerful reminder of Europe’s past, while cities across France are packed with art, architecture, museums, churches and historic streets worth exploring.
Wine, beaches, rugby and camping holidays
There is far more to France than Paris. You might be wine tasting in Provence, taking the ferry to Brittany, enjoying restaurants and markets along the Atlantic coast, camping with the family, relaxing by the beach in Biarritz, or travelling for a rugby weekend in Toulouse or Bordeaux. If your trip includes ferries, flights, accommodation, event tickets, tours or activities, travel insurance can help protect the money you have spent if certain insured events affect your plans.
Do I need medical cover for France?
Irish travellers can use an EHIC for medically necessary state-provided healthcare in France, but an EHIC is not a replacement for travel insurance. It does not cover everything, such as private medical treatment, repatriation to Ireland, cancellation, baggage, delays or lost and stolen property. Travel insurance can give you broader protection for your trip, especially if you have booked flights, ferries, accommodation, tours, sports tickets or other activities in advance.
