WELCOME TO PARIS! Paris is one of the cities that welcome the biggest number of tourists worldwide. Its exceptional architectural and cultural heritage, restaurants with renowned gastronomy, its vast public trans- port network, numerous shops and magnificent parks are constantly improving their accessibility. The Paris Tourist Office has designed this booklet to make it easier for you to discover Paris and its surroundings. In these pages, you will find the keys to planning your arrival here, getting around, finding accommodation and places to eat, and enjoying all the accessible cultural and leisure activities. This guide also lists cultural attractions offering visits for all types of disabilities , notably auditive and visual. What’s more, you will find a wealth of practical information to ensure that you have a smooth and serene stay in the capital — whether you wish to call on an inbound agency to help you to organize your stay in Paris, rent an electric scooter or medical equipment, enjoy special benefits or locate accessible public toilets. If you are getting around in a wheelchair, alone or with an accompanying person, this booklet offers you an adapted and comfortable tourism itinerary to discover the many aspects of Paris. For tailored advice, we invite you to consult our website PARISINFO.com, rubric ‘Practical Paris / Visiting Paris with a disability’ and to call in at one of our information points. Enjoy your stay in Paris! Pierre Schapira President of the Paris Tourist Office Large print or Braille (in French only) versions of this brochure are available at the main information point of the Paris Tourist Office (opening times and addresses on p.24). 03