teacherCanada

It had been a goal of mine to visit the much talked about art deco toilet at Madeleine for a few years. I was crushed last year when I was finally able to get there to see it was locked up tight. Morale of the story? Don't put off important stuff!
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crefloors

I can't remember ever having an issue finding a toilet in Paris, free or not. Any time there is one convenient, I use it whether I think I need to or not.

I have not used the sanisettes yet. Not for any particular reason other than I haven't had the need.

I too always have change just in case.

vanne

There are decent public toilets outside Notre Dame -- as you are facing the front of the cathedral, there is a statue of Charlemagne on horseback to the right, with a staircase leading down to public toilets -- quite a good number of them. There is an attendant and you are expected to pay a few coins, but it is a decent facility and very convenient if you for sightseers on visiting Notre Dame or nearby Ile St. Louis.

Finecheapboxofwine

Me, the OP, had to cancel our Paris trip so didn't have a chance to visit these facilities around the city. But keep writing tips because they can be useful to others and me as well when I have the chance to rebook our holiday.

fuzzbucket

I have never paid the attendant at the Notre Dame toilettes, or when I've used the dark green toilettes tucked away in the trees near the Grand Palais on the Champs-Elysees. The ladies might be hoping for tips, but there is no admission fee to use these public toilettes. The law states that there must be a sign posted outside, so you know that you must pay before you use the facilities.