Overview
Be highly cautious of common tourist street scams; these include individuals offering "free" braided friendship bracelets near Sacré-Cœur, petition sign-ups designed to distract targets, or unauthorized street vendors selling fake tickets to the Louvre or Eiffel Tower. Always purchase attraction tickets directly from official state or operator portals to avoid fraud.
Under French consumer law, shoppers are entitled to return non-perishable purchases within seven days, provided receipts and original tags are preserved. In any emergency, dial 17 to contact the French National Police, or use the universal European emergency number 112 from any mobile device.
