Does Paris have the same plugs as UK?

You're right in the UK we normally use only type 'G' plugs - three rectangular pins. In France you will need an adapter for type C (two round pins) plugs. They also use type E for earthed appliances, but type C plugs fit into type E and F sockets, so there's no need for a seperate adaptor.



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