Paris Planning Your Trip

Embassies And Consulates

All consulates will provide information on obtaining visas and travel to France in general. The hours listed below are for visa concerns unless otherwise stated. Most consulates will receive inquiries ...more

Documents And Formalities

You've got your visa, your invitation, and your work permit, just like Let's Go told you to, and then you realize you've forgotten the most important thing: your passport. Well, we're not going to let ...more

Money

Stuff happens. When stuff happens, you might need some money. When you need some money, the easiest and cheapest solution is to have someone back home make a deposit to your bank account. Otherwise, consider ...more

Packing

Pack lightly: lay out only what you absolutely need, then take half the clothes and twice the money. The Travelite FAQ (www.travelite.org) is a good resource for tips on traveling light. The online Universal ...more

Safety And Health

In any type of crisis, the most important thing to do is stay calm. Your country's embassy abroad is usually your best resource in an emergency; registering with that embassy upon arrival in the country ...more

Transportation To Paris

When it comes to airfare, a little effort can save you a bundle. Courier fares are the cheapest for those whose plans are flexible enough to deal with the restrictions. Tickets sold by consolidators ...more

Transportation In France

If, for some unfathomable reason, you should choose to leave Paris and explore the rest of the country, you should carefully consider the following means of transport and choose the one which suits ...more

Transportation

For information on how to get to Paris and save a bundle while doing so, check out the Essentials section of |www.letsgo.com. (In case you can't tell, we think our website's the bomb.) For information ...more

Staying Connected

Hello and welcome to the 21st century, where you can check your email in most major European cities, though sometimes you'll have to pay a few bucks or buy a drink for internet access. Although in some ...more

Travel Concerns

Traveling alone can be extremely formative, providing a sense of independence and a greater opportunity to connect with locals. On the other hand, solo travelers are more vulnerable targets of harassment ...more

Other Resources

Au Contraire! Figuring Out the French, by Gilles Asselin. Intercultural Press, 2001 (US$28). Provides a look into subtle cultural patterns. Culture Shock! France, by Sally Adamson Taylor. Marshall ...more

Time Differences

Paris is 1hrahead of Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) and observes Daylight Saving Time. This means that it is 6 hr. ahead of New York City, 9hr. ahead of Los Angeles, 1 hr. ahead of the British Isles, 8 hrs ...more

Holidays And Festivals

Hit Paris at certain times of the year and enjoy spirited parades, crazy celebrations, and mouth-watering events. Paris kicks off every New Year in A champagne-drenched style, with fireworks off ...more