Loos in Paris

It may be unusual to start with commenting on public toilets in Paris. But they are worth it (L’Oréal should have a look). When you take walks that last 8 hours, you get to know the land.

Rule 1
The poshest café has the lousiest loo : no paper, no hand towel or dryer and a light that switches off every 10 seconds! Who can be that fast?

Rule 2
The hippest restaurateur will allow you the use of their loo at any time, even if you’re not a patron. It seems to be part of agreed common decency in Paris.

Rule 3
Some loos will allow you to set the timer on the light. Then it slowly winds its way to off. An anxious stretch.

Rule 4
Who ever labelled Asian toilets Asian (you know, no proper seat, scary)? Most train stations in France have those. They should be renamed European loos.

Rule 5
Some of them are coin operated at the door!

Rule 6
Go before you leave home, before you leave the café, before you leave the cinema, the way your mum always taught you.