Adapter/ Surge Protector and other Paris, France Packing List Tips

Luggage And Bags: Pack as light as possible of course. Try shipping back items that are heavy (bottles of wine, etc) instead of lugging them back with your luggage. Also pack and extra carry on bag for bring back any purchases that might not make it into your existing luggage. Packing a couple space saver bags might be helpful as well.

Clothing/Shoes/Weather Gear: Thick soled shoes!
I'm a high heel kind of gal and couldn't imagine being in Paris in sneakers! So i suffered in high heeled - thin soled boots. For my next trip, I'm still sporting the heels, but I'll bring thick/soft soled boots so i can tolerate those cobblestones.

Toiletries & Medical Supplies: Most better hotels will have shampoos and soaps as well as hair dryers.

Photo Equipment: Make it a digital camera. Take tons of photos - you can always delete them later. Extra memory cards or or a laptop to load your photos onto as you take them each day.

Camping/Beach/Outdoor Gear: Compact Umbrella

Miscellaneous: Finally, bring an elec converter/adapter. Get one with a surge protector should something go wrong. I cooked my hair dryer in London when the converter wasn't working properly. I'm getting the one with a built in surge protector for the next trip.

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Luggage And Bags: A wise idea for anyone planning on doing any shopping is to bring two suitcases instead of trying to jam everything into one. Reason primarily is that if you luggage is over a certain weight limit (check with individual airlines - the weights were different in different countries) you will get charged a fee (i paid 30 USD once and then 30 EUR in Spain to France). You can check two bags at no additional cost so why not have the room purchases and save the cash.

Clothing/Shoes/Weather Gear: In winter, be sure to bring an umbrella and weather tolerant coat/ boots. Weather was rainy a good amount of the time we were there - rain, snow, rain again.

Be fashionable. I wouldn't wear old T-shirts or ratty jeans and sneakers unless you want to be imeedaitely spotted and labeled as an "American Tourist". If you still go with this outfit, see my tip under warnings and dangers for beggars - as you'll be a target.

Toiletries & Medical Supplies: Bring benedryl in case of any sort of allergic reaction. Who knows what the process is to get medications there for stuff we can readily get over the counter in the states.




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Miscellaneous: PACK IT! Umbrella, waterproof boots, etc. I was here over the winter and experienced rain, sleet, sun and snow. Be prepared for all types of weather. If you buy an umbrella from the dude outside the Louvre, he'll charge you 10 USD!!!

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