Paris Travel Concerns

Traveling Alone

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

Women Travelers

Women exploring on their own inevitably face some additional safety concerns. Single women can consider staying in hostels that offer single rooms that lock from the inside or in religious organizations ...more

Glbt Travelers

Paris is fairly liberal toward gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgendered travelers, and there are prominent gay and lesbian communities. However, overt displays of sexual identity can evoke an unfriendly ...more

Travelers With Disabilities

The French Ministry of Tourism includes a branch called Tourisme et Handicap, 43 rue Marx Dormoy, 75018 Paris (☎ 01 44 11 10 41; www.tourisme-handicaps.com), which is devoted to providing information ...more

Minority Travelers

Like much of Europe, France has experienced a wave of immigration from former colonies in the past few decades. The Maghreb—an ethnic group composed of North Africans and Arabs—make up the greatest ...more

Dietary Concerns

Paris has traditionally been unaccommodating to those with special dietary requirements, but the number of restaurants with vegetarian and began options is rapidly increasing. Let’s Go lists many vegetarian- ...more

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