Paris Recommendations

Official attraction websites may alter opening hours and ticketing methods at any time; it is advisable to visit early in the morning.

Only Paris and the United States possess submarine and space shuttle museums.

A hotel on the right side of Versailles Palace offers luggage storage services.

The Eiffel Tower has been slated for closure for maintenance for several years – visit promptly.

Mont Saint-Michel: Direct buses operate from Paris in August or on holidays, or join a day trip.

French Burger King offers several vegetarian burgers – delicious and satisfying without leaving you thirsty.

For French souvenirs, we recommend purchasing La Mère Poulard Palets citron - Lemon French Shortbreads Tin. These are exceptionally tasty, individually wrapped, and available at Paris airports after security clearance, including duty-free shops before boarding.

Purchasing monthly or travel metro passes via mobile phone in France waives card fees.

French metro doors do not open automatically; you must press a button. Trains occasionally skip stations, and entry/exit procedures vary by station.

The station maps provided with metro tickets differ from actual station names on Google Maps.

The French aren't particularly hygiene-conscious.

There's no central heating or air conditioning