A holiday in gay Paree may be just the thing to soothe your frazzled nerves. Just make sure that you have the money angle covered before you go or that you know how to convert your currency once you arrive in Paris.
Determine how much money you want to change. Try to consider all the things you may need cash for, including taxi rides, tips, food and street vendors.
Find an exchange institution such as a bank or a Bureaux de Change. During normal business hours, banks will be happy to change your money Monday to Friday from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., whereas Bureaux de Change offer their services until 6 p.m. on weekdays and Saturdays and are closed on Sundays.
Know how much money you are to receive for your dollars. Checking current conversion rates before leaving home is advisable whenever you are traveling.
Count your currency before you leave the window. A monetary dispute in a foreign language will get you nowhere fast.
Consider ATM machines, which are easy to find in Paris. You'll get your currency in francs, and you can withdraw the exact amount you need. These cash machines will also accept most major credit cards, but keep in mind that you might be charged a healthy transaction fee to compensate for the convenience of this method.
Use your new French francs to see the town. Vive le francais!
