Safety

The neighborhood is safe at any time. Teenagers can walk around without fear. As in any big city, keep an eye on your belongings when out and about.Drivers go fast and may not yield to pedestrians. Parisians do walk in the streets and drivers may pass very close. Be careful when crossing streets.

Dial

17 to call the police,

18 to call the fire department. It also provide emergency first aid.

15 for medical emergency

Some useful addresses

American Embassy

2 rue Saint Florentin, 75008 Paris Metro Concorde, tel:01.43.12.22.22

American Hospital de Paris

63 Boulevard Victor Hugo, 92200 Neuilly sur Seine, tel: 01.46.41.25.25

Credit Card

Visa 800-VISA 911

Mastercard 800-307 7309

United Mileage Plus 800-862-9356