Useful Info
Your arrival in Paris:
Shared Shuttle & Bus service :
- Step 1 - Collect your luggage's
- Step 2 - Call us from a public phone 0800 508 928 (toll free number)
- Step 3 - Go to the meeting point indicated by the travel agent on the phone
Private & Vip Service :
- Your driver will wait for you with a panel with your name on it.
Departures must be confirmed 1 day before +33157425801
Safety in Paris
Be aware if you are approached by individuals offering their services, choose instead to visit the official sales point.
Don't keep wallets in your back trouser pocket, keep bags safely closed, make sure you don't leave your mobile phones lying around.
Wherever possible, choose bank cashpoints protected by a door which limits access to one person at a time. Keep a note of the numbers of your traveller's cheques and credit cards separately. Hotels and apartments often provide safe boxes, either in the room or at reception - use them!
Lost credit card
In case of loss or theft of credit cards and chequebooks, call the following numbers:
| Visa international | 0 800 90 20 33 http://www.visatravel.fr |
| Diner's Club | 0 800 22 20 73 |
| JCB | 0 800 058 111 |
| Eurocard – Mastercard | 0 800 90 23 90 |
| American Express cards (USA) | 0 800 900 898 http://home.americanexpress.com |
| (other countries) | 01 47 77 72 00 |
| American Express traveller's cheques | 0 800 90 86 00 |
| Chequebooks | 08 92 68 32 08 |
Customs in France
Since France joined the EU, customs services are less apparent, in particular in Paris railway stations. However the law must still be complied with.
You may bring in 200 cigarettes (or 100 cigarillos or 50 cigars), 2 litres of wine and 1 litre of spirits, 50g of perfume, ¼ litre of eau de toilette. Any quantities beyond the legal limits must be declared spontaneously.
Further information:
Tel: 0 825 36 82 63 from a mobile
Tel: 0 825 30 82 63 from a land line
Shopping in Paris
During the week, the department stores all have one late-night opening day, known as a "nocturne" until 9pm. Supermarkets are open at different times depending on the neighbourhood, every day except Sunday, until 8, 9 or 10pm.
Shops are open all day from 9am to 7pm, Monday to Saturday. Some smaller shops may close over lunchtime between midday and 2pm, or all day on Monday. Sundays and public holidays are the usual closing days, although there are some exceptions...
Cost in Paris
- 1 full-price museum admission: €7 to €9.
- 1 sandwich: around €5.
- 1 pizza: between €8 and €10
- 1 small coffee: €1 at the bar, €2 sitting down
- 1 baguette of bread: €0.80
- 1 seat at the cinema: 9€
- 1 beer in a café: 2€ to 4€
- 1 full meal (starter, main dish, dessert, not including drinks): between €15 and €20 depending on the area.
- The metro is one of the least expensive in the world.10 tickets will cost you approximately €10.
Exchange
Banks and exchange bureaux, such as the CCF, fix their rates according to the market which fluctuates from day to day. All rates should be displayed outside the agency. The exchange rate is correct if the difference between buying and selling rates is approximately 5%.You can use your international credit card to withdraw euros at automatic cash machines in banks, 24 hours a day. Make sure you check beforehand with your own bank however, because you may be charged for this service.
Water in Paris Water in Paris is perfectly and safe to drink.,
for baby use Evian's bottle.
Religion & Faith in Paris
France's religion is predominantly catholic but like all cosmopolitain cities, Paris has a variety of churches, places of worship and groups for people to practice their own religion in their own language.
Where to eat in Paris :
Here an Internet guide for restaurants in Paris.
Choose from our up-to-date selection of more than 2200 establishments.
