Paris Travel News
Maille Way- A must for mustard - Although today its name is synonymous with fine condiments and French savoir-vivre, the history of the Maille company began with a product called Four Thieves' Vinegar.
Planning your trip to Paris
Maps and Destinations - Street-level maps and detailed driving directions to help you get around.
Paris Weather - What's the weather like in Paris.
Airport Terminal and Flight Information Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) - Charles de Gaulle airport (CDG) was hailed as a space-age masterpiece of design. Terminals 1 and 2 at Roissy-Charles de Gaulle are used for most commercial flights. Terminal 9 is mostly used for charter flights. Passengers flying from the United States via British Airways, KLM, Northwest, or United will generally find themselves using Terminal 1, while Tower Air, Continental, Delta, Air France, and others use Terminal 2.
Paris Metro - Information about the city's Métro Transportation.
Visa Information
Required for all US citizens: Passport (signed and valid for 6 months). For more information
Tourist Information
  • U.S. Passport must be valid 3 months beyond stay
  • Tickets and Documents for return or onward travel
  • No visa required for stay up to three months
  • Vaccinations - None Required
    		• Business Information
  • U.S. Passport must be valid 3 months beyond stay
  • Tickets and Documents for return or onward travel
  • No visa required for stay up to three months
  • Vaccinations - None Required
    • Any U.S. citizen who wishes to travel to the Paris for any purpose other than tourism or business negotiations (e.g. work, study, adoption, immigration, or stays longer than stipulated in the entry requirements) should contact directly, the embassy or nearest consulate.
    Location & Tips For Travelers
    Location - Capital of France, located in the north-central part of the country. The city was founded more than 2,000 years ago on an island in the Seine River, some 233 miles (375 kilometres) upstream from the river's mouth on the English Channel. The modern city has spread from the island (the Île de la Cité) and far beyond both banks of the Seine.
    Paris weather and climate - Paris is at its best during the temperate spring months (March to May), with autumn coming in a close second. In winter, there are all sorts of cultural events to tempt the visitor, but school holidays can clog the streets with the little folk. The average January temperature in Paris is a chilly 3 degrees Celsius (37 degrees Fahrenheit) rising steadily to a fairly warm spring and very pleasant July average of approximately 26 degrees Celsius (79 degrees Fahrenheit).
    Local customs - Traditionally the epitome of style, it has become an unwritten custom for Parisians to quietly move from one area of the city to another, creating a new centre of activity and setting a trend that often escalates and survives for a long time, sometimes many years. The focus of the latest place to be seen is often a collection of cafés, galleriers and shopping centres.
    Greeting someone - A friendly handshake is the normal greeting for business associates in Paris. It is not customary to use Christian names unless formalities are mutually disregarded.
    Tipping - Service charges are included on all restaurant bills at a cost of between 10 and 15 percent. However, it is fair to add a little more if the meal and service has been exceptional. Taxi drivers expect small tips of between 5 and 10 percent of the fare. Porters, doormen and room service can be offered a gratuity of approximately 10 to 20 FRF.
    Useful Phone Numbers & Addresses
    The International Telephone Code for Paris is +33+47 plus the number
    Ambulance / SAMU: 15
    Fire and Emergency: 17
    Emergency Medical Help: Tel: 01-47-07-7777
    The American Hospital in Neuilly: 63 boulevard Victor Hugo 92202 Neuilly Métro Paris
    Tel: 01-46-41- 2525
    American Embassy: 2, Avenue Gabriel 75008 Paris, France
    Tel: 33-1-43-12-2222
    Office of American Services: 2, rue Saint-Florentin 75382 Paris Cedex 08

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