Special purchases include beautiful porcelain and crystal. Villeroy & Boch’s crystal factories in Septfontaines are open to visitors. A regional specialty is earthenware pottery from Nospelt, where in August there is a fortnight’s exhibition of local work.
Shopping hours Mon 1400-1800, Tues-Sat 0800-1800.
Currency Information:CurrencyEuro (€) = 100 cents. Notes are in denominations of €500, 200, 100, 50, 20, 10 and 5. Coins are in denominations of €2 and 1, and 50, 20, 10, 5,
2 and 1 cents.
Currency ExchangeForeign currencies, travelers cheques and cheques can be exchanged at banks, bureaux de change, the airport, railway stations, the post office and major hotels (generally at a less advantageous rate).
Credit/Debit Cards and ATMsAmerican Express, Diners Club, MasterCard, Visa and others are all widely accepted, as well as Eurocheque cards. Many retailers require a minimum (eg €10-€25) before accepting credit/debit cards. ATMs are widely available.
Traveller's ChequesWidely accepted. To avoid additional exchange rate charges, travelers are advised to take traveller’s cheques in Euros, Pounds Sterling or US Dollars.
Banking HoursGenerally Mon-Fri 0830-1630, with limited hours on Saturday.
Exchange Rate Indicators| Date | Apr 07 |
| £1.00 | €1.48 |
| $1.00 | €0.75 |
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