Practical Information in Paris
Bring cultural curiosity for all those museums, comfy shoes for walking, a book to read on a café terrace and stylish clothes to blend in.
GMT
GMT + 1 (+ 2 in summer).
Money
Euro (€) is the currency, but locals still call the smaller denominations centimes, a throwback to the days of the French franc.
Visas
Each country has its own regulations and restrictions for its visitors. Find specific visa information for your destination.
Health
Travelling to (sub) tropical destinations means taking care of your health. Read more about health issues for the area you're visiting.
Electricity
230V AC, 50 Hz, two-pin plugs are standard.
Dialling Code
+33 (national), (0) 1 (Paris).
Paris & Île-de-France Tourist Info
Travel Insurance
Read more and open a travel insurance policy straightaway.
Fit In
Understated chic is a sure winner in fashion conscious Paris. Sport swish designer labels around the Champs Elysées, dress down tastefully in the Marais and Saint-Germain-des-Prés districts and push the boundaries in free-spirited Montmartre, Bastille and Oberkampf.
Public Holidays 2011-2012
- Easter Monday 25 Apr
- Fête du Travail (Labour Day) 1 May
- 1945 Victory Day 8 May
- Ascension Day 2 Jun
- Whit Monday 13 Jun
- Bastille Day 14 Jul
- Assumption 15 Aug
- Toussaint (All Saints' Day) 1 Nov
- Remembrance Day 11 Nov
- Christmas Day 25 Dec
- New Year's Day 1 Jan
