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This guide is a clear, simple handbook for anyone going to Paris. It gives real, up‑to‑date facts you can use right away: visa rules, what to do if documents are lost, local laws, health care, safety tips, money and tax rules, phone and internet advice, packing lists, transport tips, and how to live like a local while you visit. Every section is written in plain English and feels like advice from someone who lives in the city. You will find step‑by‑step checklists, exact addresses and contacts for hospitals, pharmacies, and consulates, average costs for common services, and sample scripts to use in French. The guide shows which services are open and running in 2025–2026, and it leaves out places that are closed or not reliable. Inside you get: - Practical visa and entry help and a print‑ready application checklist. - Clear steps to follow if your passport is lost or stolen, with police and embassy actions. - Simple rules about police stops, public behavior, and short‑term rental checks. - A full health section with vaccine advice, medicine plans, and where to find English‑speaking doctors. - Safety tips for day and night, scam alerts, and quick plans for strikes or transport problems. - Money guides: how to use cash and cards safely, VAT refund steps, and a daily budget sheet. - Tech and photo rules, drone permit notes, and data safety tips. - Packing lists, luggage advice, family and pet travel rules, and accessibility notes. - Local life tips: manners, trash rules, holiday times that change opening hours, and eco‑smart choices. This book is for travellers who want direct, local, and reliable help to plan and enjoy a safe trip to Paris without surprises.