Traveling with home dialysis/pd

Sending you good thoughts, Nelson. My niece recently did a short (under a week) trip to Cancun with her pd supplies. So great that today people on dialysis can travel! Years ago when my husband was on home hemodialysis we couldn't leave home for 3+ days without having his doctor arrange appointments at other clinics.
Suggest that you check with Kidney Foundation -- perhaps they have contacts in France ? Support group in your area ? You might check the voltage on your machine to see whether you need a converter rather than an adapter.

If it's possible to bring the equipment with you on the plane, I would do so. Take it with you, so you'll have it when you need it.
If you have any problems, go to the nearest pharmacy which will give you information on the nearest clinic.
Check to see if the machine is dual-voltage. If not, contact the manufacturer to see if you need just a plug adapter or a transformer.
You don't want to ship it to the hotel, for fear it will get lost, and for the hotel's insurance policy.

You will have to declare it on Customs forms at the US Post Office and insure it, and possibly pay duty.
I'd take it with you.

If at all possible take your medical supplies as carry on. They are allowed over and above your regular carry on allowance and you can arrange for a cart at the airport for assistance if needed. Checking or shipping both risk getting lost.

The first question will be whether or not your machine is dual voltage. They do exist. You'll want to carry an up to date copy of your medical records, plus all of your meds (sufficient for the whole trip + a few extra days, just in case.) You'll also need contact information for the closest dialysis center in each of your locations while on vacation. Insurance coverage will also be important.

Depending on the length of your vacation, you may be able to bring most of your supplies with you. But the volume of dialysate required may be prohibitive. Your local dialysis center may have someone experienced with international travel who can help you with planning and logistics. Or contact the National Kidney Foundation. You might find this article helpful as a starting point: https://www.kidney.org/atoz/content/traveltip

You are from the US, so if you have an emergency, your insurance should cover you, but better check with your provider.

If you go to a clinic, you may be asked to pay on the spot, and your insurance will reimburse you later.
Keep every piece of paper - and ask for a "feuille de soins" - which has the treating doctor's codes printed on it, as well as any Rx.
If you are over 65 and qualify for Medicare or Medicaid, this takes a percentage over your other insurance, then your regular insurance kicks in.

Please note if you have Medicare, it will not cover any expenses the are incurred outside of the US. You should also check a supplement if you have one to make sure it will cover an expense not covered by Medicare.

Thank you for the great advice. It makes me hopeful that I can make the trip without too much trouble.