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Ziana Mar 3rd, 2004 10:20 AM

Restrooms in Restaurants
 
I know rhere were many "restroom" questions,
but I can't seems find an answer to one whethere every eating facility has one ?
Paris ofcourse ...

StCirq Mar 3rd, 2004 10:26 AM

Yes.

Underhill Mar 3rd, 2004 10:38 AM

But you may encounter the dreaded "Turkish toilet," which is basically a hole in the ground, especially at inexpensive cafés. Also, some of those charge for use of the restroom. They're often down a flight of stairs.

HowardR Mar 3rd, 2004 11:18 AM

Many restaurants do charge a fee. However, if you mention to a service person, he/she is likely to give you a coin or slug to use.

nytraveler Mar 3rd, 2004 11:43 AM

In some older establishments they still have unisex rest rooms - usually with an older woman as "guard". These have several stalls that are used by men or women - that cover you from shoulder to knee - and you just have to hope there isn't a tall man in the one next to you. (In these places I always take the stall on the end and act quickly.)

Wesch Mar 3rd, 2004 12:04 PM

And in many fast food places (McDonalds, Quick, etc) you might find that the restroom door is locked and there is a keypad. You will need to have your receipt handy, and look at the "combo" - 3 or 4 digits to type into the keypad. They do this so you don't just come in to use their facilities. I live outside Grenoble, and the restaurants in town have these, but out in the 'burbs they do not. : )
Mindy

Ziana Mar 3rd, 2004 12:58 PM

Thanks, helpfull as always !


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