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:
To go directly to the site.
Consult the official SNCF website to access specific information on the station in question.
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
