Depositing foreign-currency cheques is slow, so use wire transfer or a bank draft in francs to receive funds from abroad. Note that not all banks have foreign exchange counters. Commission rates vary between banks. The state Banque de France usually offers good rates. Most banks accept travellers cheques, but may be reluctant to accept personal cheques with the Eurocheque guarantee card, which is not widely used in France.
Hours can vary.
Gare d'Austerlitz 01.53.60.12.97. Gare Montparnasse 01.42.79.03.88. Gare St-Lazare 01.43.87.72.51. Gare du Nord 01.42.80.11.50. Open 6.15am-11.30pm daily.