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\"moustacheguy\"ELECTRICITY\/PLUGS<\/h2>\n

French plugs are round, two-pin plugs. Make sure you pack your converter!<\/p>\n

USEFUL LINKS AND APPS<\/h2>\n

For Tourist Information www.parisinfo.com<\/a>
\nMoney Exchange Rate www.oanda.com<\/a><\/p>\n

EMERGENCY NUMBERS<\/h2>\n

Medical (\u201cSAMU\u201d): 15
\nPolice: 17
\nFire Department: 18
\nEuropean emergency number (fire, accidents, police), from anywhere in Europe: 112<\/p>\n

Lost property service:
\nOpen on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 8:30 am to 5 pm ; on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 8:30 am to 8 pm.
\nTel. +33 (8) 21 00 25 25
\n36 rue des Morillons – 75015 Paris\/Metro Convention, line 12.<\/p>\n

TAX INFORMATION<\/h2>\n

Sales tax ranges from 5.21-16.38% (and is always included in the advertised price), varying widely between what are regarded as essential items and luxury goods. Non-EU visitors can obtain a tax deduction of 12-13% on purchases of over \u20ac175 in any one day from some stores, by obtaining a form at the relevant shop and presenting it to customs on departure. Global Refund
\n(www.globalblue.com<\/a>) can provide further information and advice.<\/p>\n

WEIGHTS AND MEASURES IN FRANCE<\/h2>\n

The system of measurement used in France, as in the majority of European countries, is the metric system, and temperatures are expressed in degrees Centigrade. You will find useful conversion tables on\u202fwww.parisinfo.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n

PRACTICAL TRANSPORT INFORMATION<\/h2>\n