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| Today | 26°C | ![]() |
| Tomorrow | 28°C | ![]() |
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Emergency number and policeVarious emergency numbers are used in Paris. If you need immediate emergency help, telephone 17. The central exchange will help you further and/or connect you to the required emergency service. Paris has 350 police stations, in other words approximately 20 stations for each arrondissement, so there'... |
Dos & Don'tsPeople in France commonly greet each other with a quick light handshake. A firm handshake is considered impolite. Upon entering a room, you should greet everyone present. A French woman will initiate a handshake. Some typical French signs: A circle made of thumb and index finger held against the nos... |
Public holidays1 January: New Year's Day |



