Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
LOST CARDS
For lost cards, these numbers operate 24 hours:
Amex (
01 47 77 72 00)
Diners Club (
08 10 31 41 59)
MasterCard (
08 00 90 13 87)
Visa (Carte Bleue;
08 00 90 11 79)
MONEYCHANGERS
» Commercial banks usually charge a stiff €3 to €5 fee per foreign-currency trans-
action - if they even bother to offer exchange services any more.
» In Paris and major cities, bureaux de change (exchange bureaux) are faster and
easier, are open longer hours and often give better rates than banks.
» Some post-office branches exchange travellers cheques and banknotes in a
variety of currencies but charge €5 commission for cash; most won't take US$100
bills.
TIPPING
By law, restaurant and bar prices are service compris (include a 15% service
charge), so there is no need to leave a pourboire (tip). If you were extremely satis-
fied with the service, however, you can - as many locals do - show your appreci-
ation by leaving a small 'extra' tip for your waiter or waitress.
WHERE/WHO
CUSTOMARY TIP
bar
round to nearest euro
hotel cleaning staff €1-1.50 per day
hotel porter
€1-1.50 per bag
restaurant
5-10%
taxi
10-15%
toilet attendant
€0.20-0.50
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