Paris Hotels

Tipping

Service charges are included on all restaurant bills at a cost of 10 to 15 percent. However, it is standard to add a little more if the meal and service have been exceptional. Tipping is not compulsory but drivers expect about 5-10% of the fare. It is common practice to give a small tip to Parisian porters, doormen, room service staff and ushers in cinemas and theatres.

Weather

Paris enjoys a fairly warm spring and very pleasant July, with an average temperature of approximately 26 degrees Celsius (79 degrees Fahrenheit). The average temperature in January is 3 degrees Celsius (37 degrees Fahrenheit). Snow is a common feature of a Parisian winter. Rain falls consistently throughout the year though it is more usual to experience less rainfall during the winter in Paris than in spring and summer.
Banks
Banks can be found on almost every corner in Paris. Normal business hours are 9am to 16.00pm Monday to Friday.

Currency

The currency used in France is the Euro. Notes come in denominations of e.100, e. 50, e. 20, e.10 and e. 5 and the coins in use are e. 2, e. 1, 0.50C, 0.20C, 0.10C, 0.05C, 0.02C and 0.01C.