This place is a piss-hole .... literally.
Apparently, the average Parisian never needs to use the head. While walking along the Champs Elysee, I found there to be a complete lack of public toilets. Most retailers, whether you shop there or not, are not willing to share their facilities. Restaurants (including the McDonalds) only want their paying guests using their loos.
So as I neared the bottom portion of the Champs Elysee (I started at the Arc de Triomphe), I noticed a sign for this fine establishment - and out of sheer desperation decided to drop in.
For 2 Euros, you can piss in their closet (or whatever else you need). Its not particularly clean nor is it posh. Its a public toilet. I suppose they are simply capitalizing on an obvious need in the area so don't deserve my distaste ... but for 2 Euros I was hoping for something more than a smelly room and some porcelain.
Next time, my plan is to go with a Big Mac and fries to use that option - more bang for the buck. read more