If Carthage had for centuries stolen the first place, Tunis, the heart of Tunisia, is now the political and economic capital of the country. Every day an chassé tisse into the arteries of the city  ; At least three million people pass through this city every day, which has succeeded in combining demands of modernity and respect for tradition. From Africa square to Victory, it is modernism that prevails. The influence of the Haussmann architecture is felt through these large arteries with beautiful buildings. The impressive Saint Vincent de Paul Cathedral reigns over this westernized part of Tunis.A dynamic capital where scientific and cultural congresses, a permanent showcase for development, are legion, Tunis is a strange city which, without setting tourists, fascinates.Indeed, the exceptional life of the medina, its alleys interspersed with screams and colours, the aromas of the central market, the striking contrast with Habib-Bourguiba Avenue and even more pushed with the new modern neighbourhoods of the   Banks of the Lake   cannot leave the traveler indifferent.In the fourth century before   I.-C., Tounès is mentioned as a Phoenician counter, where live sailors and merchants. The town, populated by Libyan mercenaries, joins the tyrant of Syracuse, Agathocle, to conquer Carthage  ; the two cities are finally destroyed. Tounès rises from its ashes in the th century with the arrival of the   Arabs; they erect the mosque of the Zitouna at the place of an olive tree, at the top of a hill at the gentle slopes. A circular ditch encircles the place where The settled, organized in a very precise architectural order which is interesting to observe once on the spot.Tounès became a flourishing capital in the th century, with the grace of the hafsides kings. It occupies a defensive position behind a lagoon bordered by Lake Tunis.In the th century, it became the object of convoitise of the Western kingdoms to which it was delivered by successive beys. At the end of the th century, French colonial power built a port at the bottom of the lagoon, despite difficulties in access for boats and expensive maintenance of the canal allowing access to the inner port.Throughout the modern city we will notice constructions of colonial type, especially on Bourguiba Avenue. In the 1960 s, the new port of La Goulette, built north of Tunis, will take over. That's where ferries leave.

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When to go to Tunis?

When to go to Tunis? If in the seaside resorts the high season is in July and August - the rates are then higher in terms of hotels - Tunis is rather spared by the phenomenon without being depopulated. The heat is very hot throughout the summer in the capital and it is not uncommon for the thermometer to continue to display 30°C in October. To avoid suffering from this implacable climate, the best season to leave for Tunis is therefore late autumn and early spring. But in the end, to the question when to go to Tunis, there is only one answer that is worthwhile: all year round!

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Weather all year round

The weather in Tunis, which depends on a Mediterranean climate, is more pleasant than the desert areas of the interior and south of Tunisia. Rainy days are rare (7 days on average in January) and Tunis temperatures range from 8°C in January-February to 34°C in the middle of summer.

Jan.
/ 15°
Feb.
/ 16°
Mar.
/ 18°
Apr.
11° / 21°
May
14° / 25°
June
18° / 29°
Jul.
20° / 32°
Aug.
21° / 32°
Sept.
20° / 30°
Oct.
16° / 25°
Nov.
12° / 21°
Dec.
/ 16°
Budget

The currency used in Tunis is the Tunisian dinar. Generally speaking, life in Tunisia is less expensive than in France. With a tight budget and an adventurous soul, you can stay in the city for a handful of dinars: everyday items, food, and coffee drinks are two to ten times cheaper than in France. In the center of Tunis, you will pay around one dinar for a drink.

Procedures

To travel to Tunis, a passport valid for at least the duration of the stay, a return or onward ticket, and sufficient means of payment are required for stays of up to three months. For Europeans, no visa is required for stays of less than three months in Tunis and Tunisia. Please note that if you are traveling with a person who is not a citizen of the European Community, find out before departure whether a visa is required. If you are planning a trip to Algeria from Tunisia, be aware that the visa required for Algeria must be requested from the Algerian consulate in your place of residence. It is issued by the Algerian consulate in Tunis or Gafsa exclusively to foreign residents in Tunisia. Therefore, please take care of all the formalities before your trip to your place of residence.

Health

If in Tunis the sanitary conditions are different from those in France, the dangers remain minimal. It is nevertheless recommended to be vaccinated against hepatitis A and to check if your vaccinations are up to date (DT Polio...). Depending on the length of your stay and the places where you are going, it is recommended to protect yourself against rabies, as a preventive measure, but also against hepatitis B and typhoid. In the country, always drink bottled water, rather than tap water.

How to go to Tunis? Our advice & tips

Tunisia has long been well known to French tour operators and is a popular destination for French-speaking tourists. If it is quite possible to discover Tunis within the framework of an organized trip, it is good to note that the capital is often only a stage within a larger circuit. Nevertheless, one can easily find many weekend offers to discover Tunis, generally in the form of a package including transport and accommodation. Tunis, because of its size, its cultural and gastronomic offer, lends itself very well to a trip of a few days.

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The average price of a flight to Tunis from France in high season is around 300 to 500 €, while in low season, there are tickets ranging from 150 to 350 €. Please note that these are indicative rates and that the price variation depends on the company borrowed but, above all, on the reservation time. To obtain attractive rates, it is essential to do so well in advance. Remember to buy your tickets six months before departure!

To get around Tunis, you can choose between the countless cabs (be careful, unlike in France, when you see the little green light on the cabs it means that they are taken, and when it's the red light, they are free!), the metro - which is actually a tramway named, because of its color, the "Green Snake" - and the bus network, on which you can easily go to the four corners of the city.

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When to travel?

When to go to Tunis? If in the seaside resorts the high season is in July and August - the rates are then higher in t...
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Weather forecast

The weather in Tunis, which depends on a Mediterranean climate, is more pleasant than the desert areas of the interio...
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Budget

The currency used in Tunis is the Tunisian dinar. Generally speaking, life in Tunisia is less expensive than in Franc...
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Formalities

To travel to Tunis, a passport valid for at least the duration of the stay, a return or onward ticket, and sufficient...
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Health

If in Tunis the sanitary conditions are different from those in France, the dangers remain minimal. It is nevertheles...
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How to travel by yourself?

The average price of a flight to Tunis from France in high season is around 300 to 500 €, while in low season, ther...
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How to get organized?

Tunisia has long been well known to French tour operators and is a popular destination for French-speaking tourists....
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Getting around

To get around Tunis, you can choose between the countless cabs (be careful, unlike in France, when you see the little...
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