A previous posting dealt with the problem of women using public toilets in Paris. Does anyone remember what was said or have experience. I recall that there was some
worry about it. Thanks.
Posted by
US Pacific Northwest
10344 posts
Oui-oui in Paris is a popular subject here. The previous discussion you're looking for might be one of these (enjoy): http://www.ricksteves.com/graffiti/helpline/index.cfm?topic=68898 http://www.ricksteves.com/graffiti/helpline/index.cfm?fuseaction=readtopic&topicID=67209&page=1 http://www.ricksteves.com/graffiti/helpline/index.cfm?topic=57587
Posted by
Richmond, Virginia, USA
345 posts
I can confirm that there are toilets for women in Paris....I've seen them.
Posted by
Seattle, WA, USA
1068 posts
I can confirm that there are toilets for women in Paris... I've used them! :D
Posted by
Northamptonshire, England
33502 posts
Sometimes, in Paris, men and women share the same toilets. I've both seen and used them.
Posted by
Northamptonshire, England
33502 posts
Monsieur Pipi Trying to remember one. Usually a Madame. Sometimes (Andechs near Munich, the toilets at the top of the car park (not a top score there) jumps to mind) there may be a Monsieur sitting off to the side puffing on a Gitane or something cheaper, in a white vest, watching the Madames doing the work. Come to think of it, the same in Arromanches-les-Bains, at the underground toilet near the museum.
Posted by
Gig Harbor, Washington, USA
1850 posts
Encountered M. Pipi at the Luxembourg Gardens, June, 2010. He reluctantly accepted two American dollars, since I had no euro coins and only a 20 euro note. Moral: skip breakfast coffee!
Posted by
LaGrange, Ga, USA
1178 posts
Important for MEN and WOMEN
Carry some tissues with you at all times, no matter the country you are in....sometimes there is a total lack of TP in the facilities!!!
Posted by
Gig Harbor, Washington, USA
1850 posts
And be sure you have coins with you. Madame Pipi or Monsieur Pipi will not let you in without paying and doesn't make change (at least not the ones I encountered).
Posted by
Tel Aviv
15771 posts
The best public toilets in Paris are, according to RS, in front of Notre Dame Cathedral (below ground). From personal experience, the line can be long. The most beautiful public toilets in Paris are at the Place de la Madeleine, also below ground. The best toilets near the Champs Elysees are in any of the best hotels. But that is true anywhere. And they will never refuse to let you use them.