Supplemental medical insurance with specific overseas coverage, including coverage for medical evacuation, recommended. Pharmacies open from 9 am. See notice on door to all pharmacies. Be particularly alert to pickpockets in train stations and subways. Avoid street demonstrations.
Bombings result in increased police presence at places where public congregates.
Banks generally open from 9am to 4pm, or sometimes 5pm. On eve of public holidays, banks often close early. Amex ATMs in major cities as well. Most French ATM keyboards have numbers only, so if PIN contains letters, make note of number equivalents prior to leaving home. Only 4-digit PINs acceptable, so if more than 4, change it before leaving.