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Hotels
TOP HOTELS
Top 3 Luxury Hotels in Paris
Top 3 Mid-Tier Hotels in Paris
Top 3 Budget Hotels/Hostels in Paris
Activities
TOP TOURS & ATTRACTIONS
Tours
Attractions
Restaurants
TOP DINING & DRINKING
Fine Dining
Casual Dining
Bars
CURRENCY, CULTURE, & LANGUAGE TIPS
Currency & Tipping Info

Tipping Etiquette
Tipping is not expected, but is appreciated. Restaurants: 5-10% unless service charge is included. Bellhops: 1-2 euros/bag. Housekeepers: 1-2 euros/night.

Cash vs. Credit Rating
3 on scale of 1 to 4 (Cash expected for small purchases)

Purchasing Power Rating
$$$$ (Expensive City)

Currency Name
Euro
Culture Tips

Government Safety Rating
1: Exercise Normal Precautions

Percentage of English Speakers
39%

Prevalance of Tourism
4: Very High

Experience Level Needed
1: Little Experience Needed

Taxi Availability
4: Very High

Population Size
2.2 Million (City) 12.5 Million (Metro)

Airports
Main: CDG Secondary: ORY, BVA

Type of Outlets
Europlug (Flat, two-pole, round-pin)

Train Stations
Paris Gare du Nord

Vaccinations Needed?
No

Time Zone
Central European Time Zone

Visa Needed?
Not required for trips under 90 days
Language & Culture
Language Assistance
French
Bonjour
"Bon-Jour"
Hello
Merci
"MAIR-See"
Thank You
S'il vous plaît
"sill voo play"
Please
Bière
"BEE-air"
Beer
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