There are about 17,500 hotels, inns, and motels in France. Rates are usually quoted for a double room, with two people sharing the room, and usually include service and tax. In general, national museums are closed on Tuesday and municipal ones are closed on Monday. Some museums are open late on Wednesday. Most major international banks have offices in Paris.
Banks are closed Sundays, holidays, and the afternoon before holidays.
They are also closed Saturdays in Paris and Mondays in the provinces. In Paris, the main post office at 52, rue du Louvre is open 24 hours a day. Stamps can be purchased at tabacs, hotels, and some newsstands. The discount ranges from 10 to 22 percent, depending on the classification of goods. You can combine purchases in department stores.