Below you'll find insider tips on getting the best from Paris, from hints on finding a home to reviews of the hottest restaurants in town.
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General Medical Care
France offers one of the finest healthcare systems in the world and French citizens, residents and even illegal immigrants have the constitutional right to full medical care. In fact,... read more
Health Insurance
As soon as you begin working in France your employer is obligated to provide you with a social security number. Once you have a social security number you become part of the system and... read more
Donor Cards
France has an 'opt-out' or presumed-consent system, whereby unless you’ve explicitly indicated otherwise, your organs may be used for donation in the event of your death. However, the... read more
Giving Blood
Blood donation is common in France. Throughout the year you’ll see advertisements for various blood drives but if you’d like to donate immediately you can contact the Etablissement... read more
Giving Up Smoking
While Paris has a reputation for being a city full of smokers, their numbers have been steadily diminishing. There are a wide variety of programmes offered by individual doctors,... read more
Hospitals
The city’s foremost public children’s hospital offers 393 beds for children and 209 for adults. Founded in 1778 Necker serves as a teaching hospital and has been dedicated to children... read more
Main Private Hospitals
The British hospital serves as a non-profit organisation providing medical care to the English speaking community. Smaller than the American Hospital, Hertford has the distinct advantage... read more
