Practical Paris: All the Essential Information to Simplify Your Stay

Paris has a dense and efficient public transportation network, perfect for exploring the city stress-free. The metro, buses, trams, and RER trains provide quick access to the 20 arrondissements and iconic sites. You can also opt for Vélib' (shared bikes) or the various VTC and taxi apps available. Consider purchasing a Navigo Pass or a day ticket to simplify your travels and fully enjoy your visits. Getting around Paris becomes child's play with the many options at your disposal.

Transport in Paris: Getting Around the Capital Easily
Opening Hours, Services and Useful Numbers to Know

To organize your daily life or respond in the event of an emergency, it's essential to know some practical information. District town halls are open Monday through Friday to answer your administrative questions. Health services, hospitals, and on-call pharmacies are also easily accessible at all hours. Keep useful numbers handy, such as 15 (medical emergency), 17 (police), 18 (fire department), and contact 3117 in case of transportation problems. Prepare your stay with complete peace of mind with this essential information.

Paris district town halls

Here is a complete list of Paris district town halls with their up-to-date information, including addresses, telephone numbers, and official websites:

Town Hall of the 1st arrondissement

Adresse : 4 Place du Louvre, 75001 Paris

Téléphone : +33 1 44 50 75 01

2nd arrondissement town hall

Adresse : 8 Rue de la Banque, 75002 Paris

Téléphone : +33 1 53 29 75 02

3rd arrondissement town hall

Adresse : 2 Rue Eugène Spuller, 75003 Paris

Téléphone : +33 1 53 01 75 03

Town Hall of the 4th arrondissement

Adresse : 4 Place du Louvre, 75001 Paris

Téléphone : +33 1 44 50 75 01

Town Hall of the 5th arrondissement

21 Place du Panthéon, 75005 Paris

Téléphone : +33 1 56 81 75 05

Town Hall of the 6th arrondissement

78 Rue Bonaparte, 75006 Paris

Téléphone : +33 1 40 46 75 06

7th arrondissement town hall

116 Rue de Grenelle, 75007 Paris

Téléphone : +33 1 53 58 75 07

8th arrondissement town hall

3 Rue de Lisbonne, 75008 Paris

Téléphone : +33 1 44 90 75 08

Town Hall of the 9th arrondissement

6 Rue Drouot, 75009 Paris

Téléphone : 01 71 37 75 09

Town Hall of the 10th arrondissement

72 Rue du Faubourg-Saint-Martin, 75010 Paris

Téléphone : 01 53 72 75 10

Town Hall of the 11th arrondissement

12 Place Léon Blum, 75011 Paris

Téléphone : 01 53 27 75 11

Town Hall of the 12th arrondissement

130 Avenue Daumesnil, 75012 Paris

Téléphone : 01 44 68 75 12

Town Hall of the 13th arrondissement

1 Place d'Italie, 75013 Paris

Téléphone : 01 44 08 75 13

Town Hall of the 14th arrondissement

2 Place Ferdinand Brunot, 75014 Paris

Téléphone : 01 53 90 75 14

Town Hall of the 15th arrondissement

31 Rue Péclet, 75015 Paris

Téléphone : 01 55 76 75 15

Town Hall of the 16th arrondissement

71 Avenue Henri Martin, 75016 Paris

Téléphone : 01 53 92 75 16

Town Hall of the 17th arrondissement

16/20 Rue des Batignolles, 75017 Paris

Téléphone : 01 44 69 75 17

Town Hall of the 18th arrondissement

1 Place Jules Joffrin, 75018 Paris

Téléphone : 01 53 41 75 18

Town Hall of the 19th arrondissement

5/7 Place Armand Carrel, 75019 Paris

Téléphone : 01 44 52 75 19

Town Hall of the 20th arrondissement

6 Place Gambetta, 75020 Paris

Téléphone : 01 43 15 75 20

Paris bus stations 🚌

Paris has several bus stations serving national and international destinations via bus and coach networks. Here are the main bus stations in Paris and their features.

Bercy-Seine Bus Station

Adresse : 210 Quai de Bercy, 75012 Paris

Téléphone : Non spécifié

Gallieni Bus Station (Eurolines)

Adresse : 28 Avenue du Général de Gaulle, 93170 Bagnolet

Téléphone :+33 1 76 36 04 12.

Terminal Jules Verne

Adresse : Avenue André Prothin, 92400 Courbevoie

Téléphone : Non spécifié

Roissypôle Bus Station

Adresse : Roissypôle, 95700 Roissy-en-France

Téléphone : +33 1 70 36 39 50

SNCF train stations in Paris 🚄

Paris dispose de plusieurs gares routières qui desservent des destinations nationales et internationales via des réseaux de bus et autocars. Voici les principales gares routières de Paris et leurs caractéristiques.

North Station

Adresse : 18 Rue de Dunkerque, 75010 Paris

Téléphone principal : 36 35

Lyon Station

Adresse : Place Louis-Armand, 75012 Paris

Téléphone principal : 36 35

Saint-Lazare Station

Adresse : 13 Rue d'Amsterdam, 75008 Paris

Téléphone principal : 36 35

Gare Montparnasse

Adresse : 17 Boulevard de Vaugirard, 75015 Paris

Téléphone principal : 36 35

East Station

Adresse : Place du 11 Novembre 1918, 75010 Paris

Téléphone principal : 36 35

Austerlitz Station

Adresse : 85 Quai d'Austerlitz, 75013 Paris

Téléphone principal : 36 35

Bercy-Bourgogne-Pays d'Auvergne train station

Adresse : 48 Bis Boulevard de Bercy, 75012 Paris

Téléphone principal : 36 35

Note on telephone contacts

All SNCF stations have a single contact number for SNCF passengers: 36 35, available 7 days a week to answer your questions regarding timetables, delays or specific services (with an additional cost for the call).

For information regarding local procedures (luggage, lost property, left-luggage services), it is recommended either:

  • Police Emergency : 17

  • Firefighters : 18

  • SAMU (Emergency Medical Assistance Service) : 15

  • European Emergency Number : 112

  • Emergency number for the deaf and hard of hearing : 114

  • Paris Medical Emergency (24/7) : 01 53 94 94 94

Emergency numbers in Paris

  • Hello Child Abuse : 119

  • Samu Social (Help for the homeless) : 115

  • Psychological support and suicide prevention : 3114

  • Violence Against Women Info : 39 19

  • Sea rescue : 196 (or VHF channel 16)

  • Poison Control Center (Paris) : 01 40 05 48 48

  • Stop Jihadism : 0 800 00 56 96