Helpful Tips
Phones - Pay phones require a credit card or phone card (telecarte) for calling. Phone cards are sold at post offices or tabac shops. All French phone numbers have 10 digits starting with 0. To call outside France, dial 00 + country code + area code + number.
Currency - The Euro is used in France and throughout the European Union. ATM cash machines and currency exchange offices are located throughout Paris. Exchange rates and commissions vary.
Boat excursions on the Seine – Take a leisurely cruise or enjoy a gourmet dinner while seeing Paris. Several companies operate multilingual tours and vary in size from massive double-decker boats to luxury yachts. Tour companies include Bateaux-Mouches, Bateaux Parisiens, Vedettes Pont-Neuf, Paris Canal SARL, Vedettes de Paris and Yachts de Paris.
Bus Tours – Several companies operate multilingual tours and vary in duration with some offering 1 and 2-day passes and get on/off at any stop service. Companies include Cars Rouges, Cityrama, Paris L’Open Tour, Paris Vision and Paris City First.
Airports |
Charles de Gaulle (Roissy) Airport |
01.48.62.12.12 |
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Orly Airport |
01.49.75.15.15 |
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Updates for flights to/from Paris |
01.92.68.15.15 |
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Airlines |
Air Canada |
08.25.88.08.81 |
Air France |
08.20.82.08.20 |
American Airlines |
08.01.87.28.72 |
British Airways |
08.25.82.54.00 |
Continental Airlines |
01.42.99.09.09 |
Delta Airlines |
08.00.35.40.80 |
EasyJet |
08.25.08.25.08 |
Lufthansa |
08.20.02.00.30 |
Northwest Airlines |
08.90.71.07.10 |
Singapore |
01.53.65.79.01 |
United Airlines |
08.10.72.72.72 |
USAir |
08.10.63.22.22 |
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Trains and Stations Six train stations serve the main regions of France : |
Gare du Nord (north) |
Gare Montparnasse (west and southwest) |
Gare de Lyon (southeast) |
Gare d’Austerlitz (sourthwest) |
Gare de l’Est (northeast) |
Gare Saint-Lazare (northwest) |
TGV – France ’s high-speed train links Paris to several major cities in France and the rest of Europe.
Eurostar – Provides 3 hour fast train service between Paris and London via the tunnel linking France to England (Gare du Nord in Paris and Waterloo station in London).
Taxis – When in service, the white “taxi” sign is illuminated. When occupied, a small orange light is displayed. Taxis line up at taxi stands near intersections and metro stations. Reserving a taxi by phone or at the hotel reception desk works better than hauling a taxi on the street. Drivers limit passengers to three at a time and can charge extra for excess baggage.
