Full IDD is available. International calls are cheaper between 2230-0800 Monday to Friday, and from 1400 Saturday to 0800 Monday. Calls can be received from all phone boxes showing the sign of a blue bell. GSM 900 and 1800 networks cover most areas. The use of mobile telephones is prohibited at petrol stations.
Public access is available at cybercaf s.
Stamps can be purchased at post offices and tabacs . Post normally takes a couple of days to reach its destination within Europe. There are many daily newspapers, the most prominent being Le Monde, Lib ration, France-Soir and Le Figaro. International newspapers and magazines are widely available, particularly in the larger cities. From time to time these change.