Wi-Fi Duty-free shopping Wi-Fiis available in most Parisian bars Visitors from outside the European Union and restaurants, as well as at 300 munic- (EU) can claim back VAT (up to 12%) on ipalsites (gardens, museums, town halls, purchases of €175.01 or more made from libraries, etc.). the same shop on the same day. On leav- Wi-Fi box rental: ing the EU, visitors should scan the bar- MyWebspot – Pocket W:ifi codes which are on the form provided by https://my-webspot.com the retailer at one of the terminals near Travel Wifi: www.travel-wifi.com to the Customs ticket desk in order to be reimbursed quickly. Mobile apps Customs information centre: www.douane.gouv.fr Numerous mobile applications help visi- Détaxe SAS: www.detaxe.com tors to make the most of their stay in Paris. Global Blue France: www.globalblue.com They provide access to all kinds of ser- vices: digital concierges, transport, selec- Currency exchange tions of events and outings, guided tours, urban orienteering ... the choice is huge. You can change money at stations, air- Circuits Parallèles ClickButler ports, large bank branches and bureaux Cultur’easy eCentime Little Globe de change (open until late in the evening). TrotterMemories – Magic selfies Before you go ahead with a transaction, Qaramba Runnin’City The Bar Corner it is a good idea to ask at what rates the The City Helpline Uber agency buys and sells currency and how much the commission charge is. Luggage lockers Some addresses: Change & Collection: Luggage locker services are availa- 1 rue Rouget de L’Isle (1st). M Concorde.o ble for the public in Paris railway sta- 01 42 60 00 35. www.yes-change.com tions:Gare du Nord (6.15am-11.15pm), Multi Change: Gare de l’Est (7.30am-10.30pm), Gare de 7 rue Marbeuf (8th). M Alma – Marceau.o Lyon (6.15am-10pm), Gare d’Austerlitz 01 47 20 23 57. www.multi-change.com (7am- .30p )ad Gare Montparnasse UME Change Élysées 66: (7am-11pm). The cost, the same in all sta- 66 av. des Champs-Élysées (8th). tions, ranges from €5.50 to €9.50 for 24hrs, M Franklin D. Roosevelt.o 01 42 25 19 01. depending on the size of the locker. orld.comhttp://ume-w Warning: this service may be temporarily closed for security reasons. A selection of urban left-luggage facilities: SAFETY City Locker: www.citylocker.fr DropYouag:rB www.drop-your-bag.com Eelway: www.eelway.com Emergency services Holibag: www.holibag.io • European emergency number 112 NannyBag: www.nannybag.com Stasher: https://stasher.com • SAMU (emergency medical service) 15 • Police/Emergency 17 • Fire service 18 • Emergency number which can be accessed by text or fax (for people with hearing or speaking difficulties) 114 94 NOITAMROFNI LACITCARP