Practical Services

Laundry

Options Available: - Laveries (laundromats): €5-8/load - Hotel services: Expensive - Dry cleaning: Widely available - Apartment facilities: Sometimes included - Hand washing: Bring travel detergent

Shopping Essentials

Supermarket Chains: - Carrefour: Largest selection - Monoprix: City centers - Casino: Smaller stores - Lidl/Aldi: Budget options - Bio stores: Organic options

Shopping Hours: - Monday-Saturday: 9 AM-7 PM typical - Sunday: Limited openings - Lunch closing: Some smaller shops - Late night: Rare - August: Some closures

Banking Services

ATM Locations: - All town centers - Major stations - Shopping areas - 24/7 availability - Multiple languages

Bank Branches: - Monday-Friday only - Lunch closures common - Appointment often needed - Limited English - Bring patience