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exactly what the rate quoted includes, bearing in mind that pension 
(two or three meals a day) rates always work out cheaper in the 
long run even if you do not take all meals at the hotel while 
sightseeing. 
You may find the Continental breakfast composed of coffee and 
rolls insufficient to carry you through the morning and unless 
you have made a special rate inclusive of American breakfast, 
we advise you to consult the menu carefully for the price of oat¬ 
meal, grapefruit, etc., which are considered as luxuries in France 
and which are of course priced accordingly. Some hotels, how¬ 
ever, serve a special American breakfast in the dining room at an 
inclusive rate, which is very helpful. (As a general rule, when 
ordering extras, you should verify the prices before doing so). 
TIPS —According to the custom now generally in practice through¬ 
out France a charge for service is automatically placed on the bill. 
In the smaller hotels 10% is charged. In the higher class and 
de luxe hotels 15% is charged. 
This takes care of all gratuities. If, however, you feel you have 
received any special service, perhaps late at night, or that any 
member of the staff has gone to special pains to accommodate you, 
you may of course remunerate this special service. 
RESTAURANTS AND CAFES —Your travel agent can recom¬ 
mend Restaurants and Cafes for lunch and dinner either at a 
fixed rate table d’hote or a la carte. Tip 10% on the check. 
You will appreciate and enjoy French cooking. Some restaurateurs 
are not very liberal with butter and ice-water, but most progressive 
hotels catering to the American visitor are now aware of American 
habits and supply the desired amounts. 
THEATRES AND CINEMAS—With the exception of two or 
three cinemas, it is the custom to tip the ushers. Frs.1.50 per 
person is a practical tip. 
DELIVERY OF PURCHASES ON BOARD SHIP—When re¬ 
turning to the United States, please make sure in ordering mer¬ 
chandise to be delivered on board ship, that you retain a copy of 
your sales slip, plainly stating description of purchase, price, 
delivery instructions, name of ship, cabin reservation and date of 
sailing. 
In case the merchandise is not delivered or is lost, this enables 
us to trace your purchase and, if possible, restore it to you, if 
reported through our New York office at 610 Fifth Avenue, upon 
your arrival here. 
For GENERAL TRAVEL ARRANGEMENTS, whether an inclu¬ 
sive tour, railroad, steamship or airplane transportation, sight¬ 
seeing, etc., the best people to consult are the representatives of 
your local travel agents who are thoroughly familiar with the local 
conditions and eager to have you express your satisfaction upon 
your return. 
We would like to draw your attention to the fact that the French 
Government has instituted at the Commissariat General au 
Tourisme, 27 Quai d f Orsay, Paris, a bureau of claims and adjust¬ 
ments, where any traveler who finds lack of courtesy on the part 
of porters, taxicab drivers, etc,, or who finds fault with the hotel 
service, may report his complaints verbally or in writing. The 
number of the porter or taxicab driver will be sufficient identifi¬ 
cation. 
We feel confident that you will have no discourtesies to report 
and that, mindful of the above hints, you will have a pleasant 
sojourn in France. 
Any suggestion on your part will always be welcome at the New 
York Office of the French Bureau of Tourisme, La Maison 
Frangaise, 610 Fifth Avenue, New York. 
Henry d’Ornano, Director. 
FRENCH GOVERNMENT TOURIST BUREAU 
La Maison Francaise 610 Fifth Avenue 
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New York, N. Y. 
HINTS TO THE AMERICAN TRAVELER 
IN FRANCE 
So that your visit in France will be enjoyable and pleasant 
throughout your travels there, we respectfully offer the informa¬ 
tion contained in this folder in the hope that it will solve the 
small problems that sometimes confront those on their first trip 
there. 
After a careful survey, it has been found that any difficulties in 
the contact of the visitor and the service from porters, taxi-drivers, 
waiters and hotel help, are usually caused by lack of understanding 
of local customs and regulations rather than through any wish 
from anyone to be discourteous." 
In your travel schedule the information herewith will be of value, 
we hope, in eliminating misunderstanding and annoyance. 
ARRIVAL —While on board ship and up to the time you descend 
the gang-plank at the port of arrival, you will be in the hands 
of steamship officials thoroughly minded as to your needs and 
problems. But before boarding the boat train you will have to 
deal with two Frenchmen who usually have not mastered your 
language: 
(a) The PORTER who will take your baggage from your 
stateroom to your compartment on the boat train, carries 
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