Cognacq-Jay, Palais Galliera – Musée de la Smoking inside public places is prohibited. Mode, Vie Romantique, Zadkine, the Maison Cafes and restaurants are therefore com- de Balzac, the Catacombes, the Archae- pletely non-smoking, with the exception of ological Crypt of the Île de la Cité, the open terraces. Musée de la Libération de Paris – Musée du Finally,establishments selling beverages Général Leclerc – Musée Jean Moulin, the are not allowed to permit entry to under 16s Petit Palais – Musée des Beaux-Arts and the unless they are accompanied by an adult, or Maison de Victor Hugo. Admission to these serve alcohol to under 18s. sites is free for everyone, except for tem- The abuse of alcohol is dangerous for your porary exhibitions, the Catacombes and the health. Archaeological Crypt. www.parismusees.paris.fr PARIS PASSLIB’: GET AROUND, VISIT, EXPLORE! Get the official city pass for Paris: the Paris Passlib’,from the Tourist Office’s informa- tion centres or website, PARISINFO.com! This pass gives you access to numerous cultural sites and sightseeing opportunities in Paris PARIS LGBT+ (open-top bus, cruise on the River Seine) and gives you free and unlimited access to Paris, an open and welcoming destination, the public transport network. Option to visit has a lively LGBT+ community, and commu- the Eiffel Tower. nity life is rich and varied. From traditional cabarets to trendy clubs, as well as more atypical addresses, the capital offers a great choice of places to enjoy culture, festive occasions and nightlife. The Marais is one of the most popular dis- tricts. Nestling between three squares (Place de la Bastille, Place de la République and Place de l’Hôtel de Ville), it accounts for the majority of LGBT+ friendly places and has an authentic village atmosphere EATING OUT where all kinds of visitors intermingle. On PARISINFO.com, you’ll find a selection of bars, clubs, cultural venues, accommoda- Restaurants and cafes are required to dis- tion and restaurants. Not forgetting a cal- play their prices on the inside and outside endar of events (Marche et Quinzaine des of their premises. Prices must be shown as Fiertés, sporting events, festivals and trade inclusive of VAT (service is included), and fairs, etc.) and LGBT+ guided tours. you should be given a bill or a till receipt www.parisinfo.com when you pay. Tipping is optional and at the customer’s discretion. Some restaurants serve food all day, but normal service hours usually last from 12 noon to 3pm at lunchtime, and from 7pm to 10pm in the evening. There are no cover charges, and bread and a jug of tap water are provided free of charge. Children’s menus with smaller and less expensive dishes are also often available. 112|PRACTICAL INFORMATION