Paris Safety And Health

General Advice

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

Personal Safety

To avoid unwanted attention, try to blend in as much as possible. Respecting local customs (in many cases, dressing more conservatively than you would at home) may ward off would-be hecklers. Check maps ...more

Pre-Departure Health

Matching a prescription to a foreign equivalent is not always easy, safe, or possible, so if you take prescription drugs, carry up-to-date prescriptions or a statement from your doctor stating the medications' ...more

Staying Healthy

A booming metropolis, Paris has numerous hospitals, and non-French speaking travelers will be pleased to find that often the staff will speak English. While treatment can be expensive, French healthcare ...more

Specific Concerns

The French Revolution may have been in 1789, but the spirit of the revolution certainly hasn't died. Protests and strikes are frequent in Paris over anything from the minimum wage to Sarkozy's wardrobe ...more

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