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Money/Costs
Currency:
The Euro was instituted on January 1, 2002. You can change money at the
city's banks and savings banks as well as at the exchange booths located in
the city center and at tourist sights. Commissions are appreciably variable
from one bank to another. It is better not to obtain change in banks located
near the monuments and places of interest. In fact it is better to have the
travelers checks in Euros.
Travellers cheques can be cashed at banks and exchange
offices, and usually attract a slightly higher exchange rate than cash. Credit
and debit cards are widely accepted at hotels and restaurants, especially
from the middle range up, and also for long-distance train tickets. Be careful
carrying your money, whether it's jingling or plastic, as tourists are a major
target of theft - hundreds of thousands of credit cards go missing in Spain
every year.
In almost all cities, one can withdraw money in
the automatic cashiers with Eurocard, MasterCard or Visa. A commission is
charged at the time of the transaction.
Exchange Rate:
$1.00 (USD) = 0.808 (EUR)
(as of August 2005)
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Tipping:
In restaurants and cafés, a service charge of 15% is included in prices by
law ("service compris" should be written on the menu). Tipping in not
necessary unless you are very satisfied with the service.
People usually tip taxis drivers (10-15%), porters, concierges, hairdressers
(10%) and ushers. It is common practice to tip coach driver and tour guides
after an excursion.
Weather/Climate
The average temperature in Paris for the month of October,
ranges from 46°F to 59°F or 8°C to 15°C.
All images with permission of Paris City Council.
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