Paris, the famous capital of France and fashion, is located more or less at the center of the northern part of the country on the banks of the River Seine.

Additional information about Paris.

General Information about Paris:

Population: 2.15 million in the city; 10.5 million in the Île de France (the suburban area around Paris)

Elevation: 27m (90ft)

Time Zone: Greenwich Mean Time plus one hour

Area: 105 sq km (41 sq mi)

International Dialing Code: All numbers for Paris and the outskirts of the city begin with 01 and have 10 digits. The country code is 33. (use the country code only when calling to Paris from another country). Calling cards can be purchased at tobacco stores, post offices and at main métro/RER stations in Paris to use in placing calls from public or private phones. To call the operator: dial 13. For directory assistance, dial 12.

Emergency:

• police: 17,
• fire: 18,
• ambulance: 15,
• Emergency calls are free from phone booths. 

Currency: Euro

Electricity: 220 volt A/C). Most hotels have 110V shaver outlets. Plugs have 2 round pins or sometimes 3 pins in a vertical row. American appliances will need a plug adapter and will require a transformer if they do not have a dual voltage capability.

Visitors with disabilities: Ease of access is improving. A well researched guide called Access in Paris is available at no charge from Access Projects, 39 Bradley Gardens, London W13 8HE. It deals with all aspects of travel and sight seeing.

Children: Children under 4 travel free on French railways. Admission is free to museums for those under 18.

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