Can you wear a tote bag in Paris?

One suggestion is to use the tote only for things you can afford to lose - nothing of value like your passport, credit cards, wallet, phone, iPad, etc. Or find a similar size bag with a zipper or at very least a flap. I wouldn't be taking your bag to any big city in Europe. Just too tempting for pickpockets.



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You won't find single-use plastic bags in French stores. Instead, French people carry spacious, stylish tote bags that fit their everyday items plus any purchases they make throughout the day.

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Of all the options for travel bags, specifically for an overseas trip with lots of stops, I'd consider only four types:
  • a carry-on-size soft backpack,
  • an internal-frame backpack,
  • a carry-on-size bag with wheels, or.
  • a carry-on-size rolling backpack.


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The most common burglars are pickpockets. Wearing a bag across your body precludes the bag from being easily grabbed. Being cautious is not being paranoid. Pickpockets go after that which is easily accessible, so best bet is just to ensure anything important to you is not.

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French law states you must always carry some official form of ID on your person. Official means recognized by the French authorities. That typically means a passport or a National Identity Card. That is the law.

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Live animals and animal products: Live animals, as well as animal products such as fur, ivory, and reptile skin, are strictly prohibited. Certain fish and seafood: Certain types of fish and seafood, such as tuna and swordfish, are prohibited due to high levels of mercury.

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