Hello!!

[Arthur Little]

Hi im barbra... i would like to know if its true that you have to have a certain amount of insurance to be able to apply for a French tourist visa? i currently do not have one and im palnnnig to visit my mother who worksthere. does anyone know how much should an insurance amount to be able to meet their requirements? I would greatly appreciate your help

Barbra from Phils

Good Morning & Welcome, Barbra.

As you will see below, my friends Jiri and Maricel have posted a very useful link on how to come by the documents required for your proposed visit.

May I also take the opportunity of wishing you the best of luck with your application.

Hello Barbra, welcome in here
I guess here is answer to your question: Getting a VISA to France
Take a look in there, it is official pages of French Ministry of Foreign Affairs so I reckon you'll get the information needed - depends on how long you plan to stay in there as there is different conditions for short and long stay VISA.
For a short stay you'll need to provide proof of insurance as I've seen on these pages.
Good luck in your application