Francia
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Por ahora, esta guía está en inglés. Los títulos están traducidos.
- Capital
- Paris
- Moneda
- EUR · Euro
- Idiomas
- French
- Enchufes
- Tipo C, E · 230 V
Números de emergencia
Los 5 mejores lugares
- Eiffel Tower · Paris
The city's symbol; book timed tickets online to skip long queues.
- Louvre Museum · Paris
One of the world's largest art museums; timed entry booking is strongly advised.
- Palace of Versailles · Versailles
Royal palace and gardens, an easy RER C trip from Paris.
- Mont-Saint-Michel · Normandy
Medieval abbey on a tidal island; check tide times for the best views.
- French Riviera · Nice / Cannes / Antibes
Mediterranean coast with old towns, beaches and easy regional trains.
Cómo moverse
Transporte público
Bonjour RATP / IDF Mobilites
Official Paris region apps for routes and tickets. Since 2025 a metro/RER/train ticket costs about 2.50 EUR and a bus/tram ticket about 2 EUR (varies). Load tickets onto a Navigo Easy card (2 EUR) or your phone; paper ticket books are being phased out.
Transporte público
Navigo Decouverte / weekly pass
Weekly pass (Monday to Sunday) covering all zones including airports; good value for stays of 4+ days. Needs a passport photo.
App de transporte
Uber / Bolt / Heetch
Uber and Bolt work in Paris and other big cities; Heetch is a cheaper local option, popular at night. Prices surge at peak times.
Taxi
G7 / FREENOW
G7 is the largest Paris taxi company with its own app; FREENOW books licensed taxis. Paris airport taxis use fixed fares: CDG to the Right Bank about 56 EUR, to the Left Bank about 65 EUR (2026 rates).
Bicicletas compartidas
Velib' Metropole
Paris bike share with classic and e-bikes; day and 3-day passes available. Note that Paris banned rental e-scooters in 2023, but Lime, Dott and others still run e-bikes.
Trenes
SNCF Connect
Official app for TGV, Intercites and regional TER trains. Book TGV early for lower fares; OUIGO is the low-cost high-speed option.
Dinero y efectivo
Moneda: EUR · Euro
Cards and contactless phone payments work almost everywhere, including bakeries, cafes and most taxis. Some small shops and markets have a card minimum or prefer cash, so carry 20-40 EUR. Use bank ATMs and always choose to be charged in EUR.
Propinas
Tipping in France is optional. By law, restaurant and cafe prices must include service (service compris, about 15%), and staff receive a regular wage. Locals often round up or leave a few euros for good service; tourists are not expected to add 15-20%.
| Restaurantes | Service is included in menu prices. Leaving 5-10% or a few euros for good service is a kind gesture, not an obligation. |
|---|---|
| Cafeterías y bares | Leave small change or round up, for example 1 EUR on a coffee and pastry. Nothing is expected at the counter. |
| Taxis y apps de transporte | Round up to the nearest euro or add up to 10% for help with bags. Not expected for ride apps. |
| Hoteles | 1-2 EUR per bag for porters and a few euros for housekeeping are appreciated; tip the concierge only for special help. |
| Tours y guías | Tip guides on free walking tours (they rely on tips); 5-10% for good paid tours is common but optional. |
| Comida a domicilio | Not expected; a euro or two in the app for bad weather or a big order is a nice extra. |
Cargo por servicio: lo que hay de cierto
Since 1987 French law requires displayed prices to include service, so every bill is effectively 'service compris'. Receipts may say 'service compris' or 'prix nets'. This amount is part of staff pay, not an extra line you can refuse. A separate service line added on top of menu prices is not standard practice in France.
Tácticas de presión que conviene conocer
Some tourist-area waiters and card terminals suggest a percentage tip, or bills in English say 'service not included'. Since service is legally included in prices, any extra tip is voluntary. You can politely say 'Le service est compris, merci' and pay the bill amount.
Frases útiles
- L'addition, s'il vous plaît. The bill, please.
- Le service est compris ? Is service included?
- Gardez la monnaie. Keep the change.
Normas de cortesía
- Always say 'Bonjour, madame/monsieur' when entering a shop, cafe or bus, and 'Au revoir' when leaving. Skipping it is seen as rude.
- Greet friends with 'la bise' (light cheek kisses); handshakes are normal for strangers and business.
- Waiters will not bring the bill until you ask for it; lingering at the table is normal.
- Speak quietly on public transport and in restaurants.
- Dress modestly in churches: cover shoulders, remove hats.
- Meal times are fixed outside big cities: lunch about 12:00-14:00, dinner from about 19:30. Many kitchens close in between.
Estafas y cómo actuar
Gold ring trick
Dónde: Paris: Seine quays, Tuileries, Eiffel Tower, Louvre
Cómo funciona: Someone pretends to find a gold ring next to you, offers it as luck, then asks for money. The ring is worthless brass.
Cómo evitarlo: Say 'Non, merci' and keep walking. Do not take anything handed to you.
Petition clipboard
Dónde: Paris: Eiffel Tower, Champs-Elysees, Louvre, train stations
Cómo funciona: Groups ask you to sign a fake petition for a deaf or disabled charity, then demand a donation; the distraction is often used to pickpocket.
Cómo evitarlo: Do not stop or sign. Keep a hand on your bag.
Friendship bracelet
Dónde: Paris: steps of Sacre-Coeur in Montmartre
Cómo funciona: Men tie a string bracelet on your wrist and then demand payment, sometimes surrounding you.
Cómo evitarlo: Keep your hands in your pockets and walk past firmly.
Shell game (bonneteau)
Dónde: Paris: bridges near the Eiffel Tower, Champ de Mars
Cómo funciona: A street game with cups and a ball; fake winners in the crowd encourage you to bet. You cannot win, and pickpockets work the crowd.
Cómo evitarlo: Do not play or watch closely.
Unlicensed taxi drivers
Dónde: Paris CDG and Orly airports, Gare du Nord
Cómo funciona: Drivers approach you inside the terminal or station and charge far above the official fixed fare.
Cómo evitarlo: Only use the official taxi rank (taxis have a lit 'TAXI PARISIEN' sign and meter) or book via an app.
Metro ticket 'helpers'
Dónde: Paris metro and RER stations, especially Gare du Nord and airport stations
Cómo funciona: People offer to help at ticket machines, then sell used or invalid tickets or watch your PIN.
Cómo evitarlo: Buy tickets in the official app or at machines yourself; ask staff at the counter.
Distraction pickpocketing
Dónde: Paris metro lines 1 and 4, RER B and D, crowded sights
Cómo funciona: Groups block doors, bump into you or ask questions while an accomplice takes phones and wallets.
Cómo evitarlo: Carry your bag across your body, keep phones out of back pockets, and stand away from doors.
Seguridad
- Pickpocketing is the main risk, especially on the Paris metro, RER lines B and D and at mainline stations.
- Serious assaults have been reported on RER B (airports, Gare du Nord) and RER D (Stade de France); be alert, especially at night.
- Keep passports and cards in separate inside pockets and carry bags across your body.
- Drink spiking is reported in bars: buy your own drinks and keep them in sight.
- Do not leave valuables visible in cars; break-ins and thefts in slow traffic happen.
- Strikes and demonstrations are common; check RATP/SNCF apps and avoid protest areas.
Nivel de inglés
Fair in Paris and tourist areas, especially among younger people; limited in rural areas. Starting with 'Bonjour' and a few words of French makes a big difference.
Fuentes
- GOV.UK Foreign travel advice: France, safety and security
- Service-Public.fr: new Ile-de-France transport tariff from January 2025
- Paris Aeroport: taxis at Charles de Gaulle
- NPR: Paris rental electric scooter ban takes effect
- The Local France: Five street scams to avoid in Paris
- Rick Steves forum: Tipping in restaurants (France)
- Expat Focus: France taxis and ride-hailing services
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