● FRANCE

Paris

Your essential guide to staying safe, healthy and informed in Paris.

Paris Charles de Gaulle

Airport Code IATA: CDG
Main international airport
~25 km northeast of central Paris

Paris Orly

Airport Code IATA: ORY
Major international/domestic airport
~13 km south of Paris

Paris Beauvais–Tillé

Airport Code IATA: BVA
Primarily low-cost carriers
~85 km north of Paris

CURRENCY

Euro (€)

DRINKING WATER

Tap water is safe to drink.

DRIVING

Right side

ATTIRE SUGGESTIONS

Smart casual recommended.
Comfortable shoes for walking.

LOCAL TIME ZONE

Central European Time (CET)
UTC +1
(UTC +2 in DST)

LANGUAGE(S)

French

English is widely spoken in tourist areas and hotels.

MEAL ALLOWANCE

€60 – €80 per day
(per diem guideline)

ELECTRICITY

230V / 50Hz
Type C, E Plug

PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION

Paris has an extensive public transportation system including Metro, RER, Buses, Trams.

Website: www.ratp.fr
Tickets: Single ticket (T+) €2.15
Day Pass: Mobilis €8.65 (zones 1–2)

HOSPITAL

Hôpital Necker–Enfants Malades

149 Rue de Sèvres
75015 Paris, France
+33 1 44 49 40 00

EMERGENCY PHONE NUMBERS

Emergency (General) 112
Police 17
Fire 18
Ambulance / SAMU 15

EMERGENCY ROOM / FIRST AID

Hôpital Hôtel-Dieu
1 Parvis Notre-Dame – Pl. Jean-Paul II,
75004 Paris, France
+33 1 42 34 80 00

24/7 Emergency Services

EMBASSY OR CONSULATE

U.S. Embassy – France

2 Avenue Gabriel,
75008 Paris, France
+33 1 43 12 22 00

fr.usembassy.gov

CLIMATE / WEATHER AVERAGES BY SEASON

SPRING

Mar-May
8°C - 17°C
Rainfall: Moderate

SUMMER

Jun - Aug
14°C - 25°C
Rainfall: Moderate

AUTUMN

Sep - Nov
10°C - 25°C
Rainfall: Moderate

WINTER

Dec - Feb
2°C - 7°C
Rainfall: Light

ⓘ Always carry a copy of your passport and important documents.
Follow local laws and customs. Stay safe and enjoy your stay in Paris!

Disclaimer: Information is subject to change. Please verify details with local authorities or your travel manager before your trip.

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